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Healthy Fruit & Yogurt Parfait Cups for Kids

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A quick and easy 5-minute snack recipe featuring layers of creamy Greek yogurt, fresh fruit, and crunchy granola, perfect for kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) plain Greek yogurt (e.g., Fage or Chobani)
  • 1–2 tablespoons (15–30 ml) honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh strawberries, sliced (fresh or frozen thawed)
  • 1 cup (150 g) blueberries
  • 1 medium banana, sliced
  • 1 medium kiwi, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup (100 g) granola (low-sugar recommended)
  • 1/4 cup (30 g) chopped nuts (optional, walnuts or almonds)
  • 1/2 cup (120 g) small-curd cottage cheese (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon (15 g) chia seeds (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons (15 g) shredded coconut (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1 cup (240 ml) of plain Greek yogurt with 1 to 2 tablespoons (15–30 ml) of honey or maple syrup and 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of vanilla extract. Stir well until smooth and creamy (about 2 minutes).
  2. Wash and slice strawberries, slice banana, peel and dice kiwi, and rinse blueberries. Set aside (about 5 minutes).
  3. If using, gently fold 1/2 cup (120 g) of small-curd cottage cheese into half of the yogurt mixture for extra protein and texture.
  4. Layer the parfait by spooning 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of the yogurt base into each cup. Add a layer of mixed fruit (about 2 tablespoons / 30 g), then a spoonful of granola (around 1 tablespoon / 15 g). Repeat layers until the cup is almost full, finishing with a sprinkle of granola or chopped nuts on top (about 5 minutes).
  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let flavors meld. Add granola just before serving to keep it crunchy.

Notes

Use thick Greek yogurt for best texture. Add granola just before serving to keep it crunchy. Frozen fruit can be used if thawed and drained. Cottage cheese can be blended into yogurt to disguise curds for picky eaters. Adjust honey/maple syrup to taste depending on fruit sweetness. Store parfaits covered in the refrigerator up to 24 hours; keep granola separate if prepping ahead.

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