Whether you’re looking for an addition to your next brunch spread or just a quick breakfast option for yourself, fruit and yogurt parfait fits the bill. The layers make for a beautiful, colorful presentation that is perfect for elegant entertaining (that’s also easy!) and they give flexibility when it comes to adding various flavors and textures.
You’ll be saying OMG! Because…
- The possibilities are endless! You can make your fruit and yogurt parfait savory or sweet, include fresh seasonal fruits, and additional toppings to your heart’s content.
- They are so pretty. You eat with your eyes first, and these fruit and yogurt parfaits are beautiful.
- They are satisfying. Thanks to the mix of textures and flavors, fruit and yogurt parfaits are fun to eat. Plus, the protein in the yogurt gives the easy breakfast or snack option staying power for fighting off hunger.
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The yogurt can be flavored or plain, depending on the flavor profile you want to create. Plain Greek yogurt is the ideal choice for a more savory yogurt parfait or if you just want to decrease the amount of sugar being used.
The fruit should be fresh, so use what’s in season. You want the pieces of fruit to be bite-sized, so you can get a little of each ingredient in one spoonful. Berries are the most popular to use in a yogurt parfait; even blackberries should be cut in half. Larger fruits like mango and pineapple should be diced.
PRO TIP: You can use frozen unsweetened fruit, if needed. If you go this route, let it thaw completely and gently squeeze out any excess moisture before building your fruit and yogurt parfait.
The crunch is the third layer of a fruit and yogurt parfait and is typically a crunchy granola. Of course, we have a pretzel-tastic idea - crushed OMG! Pretzels. The seasoned sourdough pretzel nuggets give a light, airy crunch and our unique seasoning blends add something special to each bite. The most popular varieties to use for a yogurt parfait recipe are Sweet & Salty and Sweet & Spicy.
How to Make Fruit and Yogurt Parfait
It’s all about the layers when it comes to making fruit and yogurt parfait. Try to make each layer even and distinctive. This really elevates the look of your parfaits.
Choose your glasses. It’s best to use a clear glass, so you and your guests can see what’s inside. If you are serving a lot of other dishes, you can opt for shorter or smaller glasses. If the fruit and yogurt parfait is serving as your breakfast or is on the brunch table with just a few pastry options, use a larger glass for each parfait.
To make fruit and yogurt parfait, it’s just a few simple steps. Start at the bottom of the glass with yogurt, then add a layer of chopped fruit, followed by a layer of crunch. Continue this process until your glass is full.
If serving these at a party, place the glasses on a tiered tray or pretty platter. If you are enjoying the fruit and yogurt parfait on your own, you can make 4 at a time and let them stay in the fridge covered until you’re ready to eat them.
Pretzel-tastic Fruit and Yogurt Parfait Variations
- Tropical Fruit Yogurt Parfait: Embrace your fruity side with this idea. Use strawberry-banana yogurt as the base, then add diced banana and mango for the fruit layer and crushed Sweet Chili OMG! Pretzels for crunch.
- Sweet Tooth Yogurt Parfait: Who says breakfast can’t be sweet? Opt for dulce de leche yogurt, layer in coconut flakes and blueberries, add crushed Salty Butterscotch OMG! Pretzels and indulge.
- Mediterranean Brunch Yogurt Parfait: Go savory with this fruit and yogurt parfait idea featuring plain Greek yogurt, diced avocado, halved grape tomatoes and Lemon Pepper OMG! Pretzels.
Fruit and Yogurt Parfait FAQs
Fruit and Yogurt Parfait Recipe
Fruit and Yogurt Parfait Recipe
Ingredients
- 32 ounces vanilla yogurt
- 1 pint strawberries, diced
- 1 pint blueberries
- 1 pint blackberries or raspberries
- 1 cup Sweet & Salty OMG! Pretzels, crushed
Instructions
- Add a few spoonfuls of yogurt to the bottom of your glass. Smooth the top with the back of the spoon.
- Add berries to cover the yogurt in a thin, even layer.
- Sprinkle on crushed OMG! Pretzels in an even layer.
- Repeat steps 1 through 3 until your glass is full.
- Store in the fridge until ready to eat.
