Best 6 Tasty And Light Berry Parfait Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our guide to the "Tasty and Light Berry Parfait". A quintessential dessert combining fresh berries, tangy yogurt, and crunchy granola, this treat exemplifies a perfect balance of lightness and decadence. Whether you're a beginner in the kitchen or a seasoned pro, this article will embark you on a culinary journey, unlocking the secrets to crafting the most delectable parfait that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

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BERRY PARFAIT RECIPE BY TASTY



Berry Parfait Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: greek yogurt, granola, banana, strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, honey

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup greek yogurt
½ cup granola
1 banana, coined
½ cup strawberry, hulled and quartered
½ cup raspberry
½ cup blueberry
honey

Steps:

  • In two glasses, divide the yogurt and top with a layer strawberries and bananas.
  • Continue with another layer of yogurt, granola, and berries.
  • Drizzle with honey.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Carbohydrate 63 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 38 grams

VANILLA BERRY PARFAITS



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Delicious and easy, this is a fabulous mix of berries and yogurt! If you like, you can make a thin layer of graham crackers or granola in each vanilla/berry layer. That gives it a little more crunch.

Provided by Rebecca

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (8 ounce) containers vanilla yogurt
1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed berries
2 tablespoons crushed graham crackers
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Cover the bottoms of two small glasses with a layer of yogurt. Cover layer with berries. Repeat until both glasses are full, ending with a fruit layer. Sprinkle with graham crackers and nutmeg.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.5 calories, Carbohydrate 69.4 g, Cholesterol 11.4 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 186.1 mg, Sugar 33 g

TASTY AND LIGHT BERRY PARFAIT



Tasty and Light Berry Parfait image

Make and share this Tasty and Light Berry Parfait recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Darrinw2001

Categories     Dessert

Time 8m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup strawberry, sliced
1/2 cup blueberries
2 teaspoons Splenda granular, sugar substitute
1 cup low fat cottage cheese
6 ounces light vanilla yogurt
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Place strawberries in small bowl and add 1 tsp of Splenda. mix well.
  • In separate bowl, place blueberries and mix with 1 tsp of Splenda.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, yogurt, vanilla and almond extracts. mix well.
  • In 2 large dessert glasses, layer in order: 1/2 of the blueberries, 1/4 of the yogurt mixture, 1/2 of the strawberries, 1/4 of the yogurt mixture. Reserve a couple of each berry to top each glass.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.9, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 9, Sodium 459.6, Carbohydrate 12.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 5.8, Protein 16

FRUIT PARFAIT RECIPE BY TASTY



Fruit Parfait Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: yogurt, raspberry, blueberry, strawberry, granola

Provided by Greg Perez

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 5

yogurt
raspberry
blueberry
strawberry
granola

Steps:

  • In a mason jar, layer the yogurt, berries and granola on top of one another until your desired serving is achieved.
  • Enjoy!

CHEESECAKE BERRY PARFAITS



Cheesecake Berry Parfaits image

The summer berry season is a real treat. This is an easy way to enjoy berries with cheesecake, which is a refreshing change from traditional pudding and fruit parfaits. -Patricia Schroedl, Jefferson, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 2 parfaits.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 teaspoons sugar
2/3 cup whipped topping
1-1/2 cups mixed fresh berries
Additional whipped topping, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping., In each of 2 parfait glasses, layer a fourth of the cream cheese mixture and a fourth of the berries. Repeat layers. Top with additional whipped topping if desired. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 4g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

FRESH BERRY AND LEMON PARFAIT



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Make and share this Fresh Berry and Lemon Parfait recipe from Food.com.

Provided by pink cook

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant lemon pudding mix
1 1/2 cups 2% low-fat milk
1 cup Cool Whip Lite, frozen and thawed
12 gingersnap cookies, coarsely crushed (about 1 cup)
2 cups fresh raspberries (or mix with strawberries and blueberries)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, add lemon pudding mix to 1-1/2 cups milk and beat with wire whisk until pudding is dissolved. Then fold Cool Whip cream into prepared lemon pudding.
  • In 4 to 6 individual serving glasses, spoon a layer of the pudding mixture; sprinkle lightly with cookie crumbs and a layer of raspberries, or strawberries and blueberries combined.
  • Repeat layers one more time, ending with the pudding. Cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  • Garnish with mint sprigs and some berries, if like.

Tips and Conclusion

Tips:
  • Choose fresh and ripe berries for the best flavor. If you can't find fresh berries, frozen berries will also work well.
  • Use plain yogurt for a healthier parfait. You can also use Greek yogurt or frozen yogurt if you prefer.
  • Add some granola or chopped nuts for a crunchy texture. You can also add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup for a sweeter parfait.
  • Make the parfaits ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator overnight. This will allow the flavors to meld together and the parfaits will be nice and cold when you're ready to eat them.
  • Garnish the parfaits with fresh berries, mint leaves, or a sprinkle of powdered sugar before serving.
Conclusion:

Berry parfaits are a delicious and healthy breakfast or snack option. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With so many different ways to make berry parfaits, you're sure to find one that you love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give berry parfaits a try.

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