This Greek yogurt parfait combines creamy vanilla yogurt with fresh strawberries and cherries, finished with crunchy granola for a balanced mix of sweetness and texture. Perfect for a light breakfast or a protein-rich snack, it’s simple to assemble and satisfying any time of day.
You can use any vanilla yogurt you prefer, but if you haven’t tried Wallaby Organic Greek Vanilla Bean yogurt, give it a try. Its mellow, creamy texture—almost whipped—makes the parfait especially smooth and flavorful.
Layered with fresh fruit and granola, this parfait makes a quick, attractive breakfast or a light dessert that hits the right notes of creaminess, fruit brightness and crunch.
Helpful tips
- Use your preferred vanilla yogurt. Full‑fat Greek yogurt gives a thick, creamy layer; regular vanilla yogurt will be thinner and make the fruit and granola stand out more.
- Choose a mild granola so it doesn’t overpower the fruit—vanilla or light-flavored granola works well.
- Substitute fruit based on season or taste: raspberries, blueberries, peaches or mango are all great alternatives.
- Homemade granola is a fine option if you prefer to control sweetness and texture.
- Bananas, nuts, shredded coconut, mini chocolate chips, peanut butter, maple syrup, honey and chia seeds are all delicious additions.
- Wash fruit thoroughly—even organic fruit—and pit cherries before layering.
- Two layers of ingredients usually look and taste balanced; for three layers, keep each layer thinner.
- Serve in clear glassware to highlight the layers—presentation makes the parfait more appealing.
Pre-step
Choose your serving glasses and keep a tablespoon handy for layering.
Step one
Prepare ingredients: strawberries, cherries, vanilla Greek yogurt and granola.
Step two
Spoon a portion of yogurt into the bottom of each glass.
Step three
Arrange pitted, halved cherries over the yogurt, then add sliced strawberries on top of the cherries.
Step four
Sprinkle a layer of granola over the fruit for crunch.
Step five
Spoon another layer of yogurt on top of the granola.
Step six
Add a final layer of cherries and strawberries, then finish with a sprinkle of granola.
A final dusting of granola adds the satisfying crunch that completes the parfait.
Try Wallaby Organic Greek Vanilla Bean yogurt if you can—you may find its creamy texture especially appealing in this recipe.
Enjoy—and may all your dishes be delish!
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Yogurt Parfait
Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla bean Greek yogurt (Wallaby Organic or similar) (about 1/2 cup per layer in two servings)
- 12 cherries washed, pitted and halved
- 6 strawberries washed and sliced lengthwise
- 3/4 cup granola mild-flavored, roughly measured
Instructions
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Spoon yogurt into the glasses to form the first layer.
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Layer cherries, sliced strawberries and granola over the yogurt.
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Add another spoonful of yogurt over the granola.
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Repeat with a second layer of cherries, strawberries and granola.
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Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
Tips:
- Use organic fruit and granola when possible for better flavor.
- Two layers create a balanced parfait; for three layers, make each layer thinner.
- Always wash fruit thoroughly, even if it’s organic.
- Choose a mild granola so it complements the fruit and yogurt.
- Serve in an appealing glass to showcase the layers.
Nutrition
Originally published in September of 2018.