A layered red, white and blue yogurt parfait made with wholesome, natural ingredients, perfect for a festive breakfast, snack or dessert!
Today, I've got a layered yogurt parfait to get you ready for the July 4th holiday.
I love making special treats for my kiddos that are fun and different and sweet and delicious but still completely wholesome.
And with the Fourth of July just around the corner, I wanted some fun festive treats for them and for friends stopping by.
(These red, white and blue appetizers are other favorite festive snacks to have.)
And these parfaits are perfectly wholesome, no added sugar or food dyes needed for those beautiful layers.
Instead, I use plain Greek yogurt and add homemade mix-ins to control the ingredients and build layers of gorgeous, fruity, sweet flavor.
Plus, lots of yummy fruit! Sweet strawberries on the bottom, sliced bananas in the middle and a big blueberries on top.
Recipe Notes:
Strawberry layer: I used a strained puree of strawberries for the bottom layer but you can absolutely just blend up some strawberries (add a touch of honey if they aren’t very sweet) and stir that in to your yogurt. Or even substitute strawberry jam and swirl that in.
Blueberry layer: I used my homemade blueberry sauce to add to the yogurt for the top layer. It doesn’t require much because it’s super sweet - which makes this an extra special treat - and it takes just minutes to make. But you could substitute a store-bought blueberry or grape jam to keep it easy if you’d like.
Yogurt: We use nonfat or 2% plain Greek yogurt for these but regular yogurt would work too.
Finally, you could of course use store-bought flavored strawberry and blueberry yogurt along with a plain (or vanilla) yogurt to make red, white and blue layers. Add your fresh fruits and you are done!
To build the parfaits, carefully spoon each layer into your bowl or glass and use the back of the spoon to smooth out the top before adding the fresh fruit and the next yogurt layer.
Try using a martini glass for teens or adults for a fancy twist! Or you can use short glasses for everyday eating.
You can also try them in mason jars to make these portable for breakfast on the go or a picnic treat!
Plus, you can definitely jazz these up with some fun toppings.
Topping Ideas:
Granola adds a great crunch on top. My 5-ingredient homemade granola is what I usually use.
Crushed cereal is an easy go to as well. Oat squares or "O" cereal are our favorites.
Chia seeds are a fun sprinkle option and a good nutrition booster.
Chopped nuts would be another way to add some crunch to these layers.
I hope you’ll give these wholesome yogurt parfaits a try and let me know what you think!
Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
XO,
Kathryn
Red, White and Blue Yogurt Parfaits
Ingredients
For the strawberry layer:
- 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup strawberry puree (see notes)
- 4-5 strawberries, thinly sliced
For the honey and banana layer:
- ¾ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1-2 teaspoons honey
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 small banana, thinly sliced
For the blueberry layer:
- ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons blueberry sauce or substitute blueberry or grape jam
- ⅓ cup fresh blueberries
Additional (optional) topping ideas:
- Granola, crushed cereal, chia seeds, chopped nuts
Instructions
- Make the bottom layer: Combine the Greek yogurt and strawberry puree in a small bowl and mix well. Divide evenly among your jars or glasses and smooth the top. Place sliced strawberries on top of the yogurt layer.
- Make the middle layer: Combine the Greek yogurt, honey and vanilla in a small bowl. Add on top of the sliced strawberries in your jars or glasses. Top with the sliced bananas.
- Make the top layer: Combine the Greek yogurt and blueberry syrup (or jam) in a small bowl. Add on top of the sliced bananas in your jars or glasses. Top with fresh blueberries.
- Top with any additional toppings as desired and serve!
- Extras may be kept, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
rachel @ atheltic avocado
what a fun and festive idea here! looks so tasty!!
Kathryn
Thanks Rachel! It's a fresh, fruity explosion!
Abby @ WinsteadWandering
Yum! I love dishes like this that are fun to eat, but healthy, too.
Kathryn
Yes!! Couldn't agree more Abby 🙂
Jenna @ A Savory Feast
This sounds soooo good! I love anything with greek yogurt and have especially been craving fruit lately. I need to make this for a snack soon!
Kathryn
Thanks Jenna! All that fresh summer fruit has been calling to me!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
O very pretty! The colors are so lovely <3
Kathryn
Thanks! Love making some pretty food (without food dyes!)
Elizabeth Mayberry
Oh my goodness! This looks so tasty! Just pinned the crud out of it 😉 I want to make it this weekend!
Kathryn
Haha, thanks Elizabeth! I hope you give it a try! 🙂
Adina
Yummy! My whole family would love this!
Kathryn
Thanks Adina! It was definitely a hit all around here 🙂
Lauren Gaskill | Making Life Sweet
What a beautiful and creative parfait! Perfect for the Fourth!!
Kathryn
Thanks Lauren! We loved all these layers 🙂
Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness
How festive! I love the look of this parfait! And how easy it is to make 🙂
Kathryn
Thanks Cathleen!
Winnie
It looks absolutely gorgeous!! Not to mention that I'm sure it's delicious 🙂
Kathryn
Thanks Winnie! They were super tasty!
Sarah @ BucketListTummy
This is such a great way to use yogurt, I love all of the layers! 🙂
Kathryn
Thanks Sarah! We are a Greek yogurt loving family!
Tara | Treble in the Kitchen
I am a total fan of holiday themed food. Thanks for making an amazing holiday themed treat that is healthful too!
Kathryn
Yay, me too! Thanks Tara!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary
Yeahhh, I totally don't blame M for wanting these for snack time! I am a huge fan of parfaits in the summer and these are so festive and fun - just perfect for the 4th! Plus I love that these are healthy! Definitely means I can eat these on repeat which is WINNING at life if you ask me! Cheers, friend! <3
Kathryn
Thanks girl!! Parfaits really are perfect summertime food, aren't they? XO
karrie@TastyEverAfter
I just picked up a quart of yogurt from my favorite local raw dairy farm so I'm def making this ASAP. This parfait would be perfect for breakfast every day too! Yay and YUM!
Kathryn
Thanks Karrie! It's definitely a lovely way to start the day 🙂