Our Fruit ‘n Yogurt Parfait is perfect for breakfast, packed in a lunchbox, or served as an after school snack. Vanilla yogurt is layered with fresh fruit cut into adorable heart shapes that takes almost no time at all to prep.
Your kids will absolutely love these yogurt parfait cups. As parents, we can all agree that these parfaits are such a kid friendly way to get more fruit into your kiddos without the complaints!
For more simple and parent approved recipes for kids, check out our Blueberry Spinach Smoothie, Banana Overnight Oats and Healthy Apple Bread recipes.
We chose peaches, bananas, strawberries and watermelon as the fruits for our parfait cups. It is a tasty combination! Swap out these fruits for blueberries, raspberries, grapes, or blackberries and top with granola if desired.
After you have selected your fruits, gather the remaining equipment and ingredients!
Equipment
- mason jar or plastic glass
- cutting board
- chefs knife
Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla yogurt
- 1 banana, sliced sliced
- 8 strawberries
- 3 slices watermelon
- 1 peach, sliced
How To Make
Wash the fruits then place on a cutting board to prepare. These parfaits cups will be ready to serve in under 10 minutes!
Prepare the fruit for the parfait
Slice the banana into slices and chop the peach into chunks then set to the side. Use a small heart shaped cookie cutter to cut the watermelon.
For the fresh strawberries, slice a “V” into each strawberry to remove the stem. Slice against the “V” to make the heart shape.
Layer the fruit and yogurt
Add fruit to the bottom of a mason jar or plastic cup then top with yogurt. Continue to layer the fruit and yogurt until the container is full. Top off the parfait with fruit hearts.
Frequently Asked Questions
We use vanilla non-fat or Greek yogurt for parfaits, which pairs extremely well with the fruit. Simply swap the vanilla with plain or any flavored yogurt like strawberry or blueberry if desired. Dairy free yogurt is also a delicious option.
Fruit ‘n Yogurt Parfaits can be served at home or as a healthy classroom snack. Simply prepare the fruit and yogurt in dishes at home. In the classroom, allow kids to assemble their own parfaits in small, clear disposable cups. Watch how excited children get when they get to make their own creations!
Yes! While we make these parfait cups with fresh fruit, frozen fruit like berries, cherries, pineapple and/or mango can be used.
More Fruit Recipes
Finding creative ways to serve fruit is key to encouraging your family to eat more, which is why we had to share our popular fruit recipes. These ideas are simple to make and have all been kid approved!
- Easy Summer Fruit Salad Recipe (with a dressing)
- Summer Fruit Kabobs
- Fruit Salsa
- Easy Fruit Pizza – Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt
- Apple Fruit Salad with Cool Whip
- Fruit Flan
- Summer Fruit Tarts
- Frozen Yogurt With Fruit
If you enjoyed these recipes make sure to leave a comment and a star rating below! Then follow me on social media and tag #createkidsclub if you make the recipe. I love seeing what you come up with!
Fruit ‘n Yogurt Parfait
Equipment
- mason jar or plastic glass
- cutting board
- chefs knife
Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla yogurt
- 1 banana, sliced sliced
- 8 strawberries
- 3 slices watermelon
- 1 peach, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the fruit for the parfait. Slice a "V" into strawberry to remove stem. Slice against "V" to make heart shape. Use a small heart shaped cookie cutter to cut watermelon.
- Layer the fruit and yogurt. Top with fruit hearts.
Notes
Tips
- Swap out fresh fruit for blueberries, raspberries, grapes, or blackberries.
- Swap fresh fruit for frozen berries, cherries, pineapple or mango.
- Top with granola if desired.
- Layer yogurt and fruit in mason jars or plastic cups.
Heathermason86@gmail.com says
These are so cute! Love that it is a healthier, non-chocolate option!
Jodi Danen says
Thanks Heather! A non-chocolate treat was much needed after all the candy I saw exchanged today 🙂
Melanie says
This is a great idea for a healthy treat! I bet the kids will have fun making their own!
Jodi Danen says
They sure did! I even had a couple non-fruit loving children eating a fruit heart or two:)
Melissa says
We brought these in for snack time in preschool and they were a huge hit!