Yogurt Parfait Cups

Name: Yogurt Parfait Cups
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 cups vanilla yogurt (✅); 1 banana, sliced (sliced); 8 strawberries; 3 slices watermelon; 1 peach, sliced

Our yogurt parfait cups 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 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!

ingredients for fruit and 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

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.

strawberries and yogurt in bottom of mason jar

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of yogurt is best for parfaits?

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.

When to serve yogurt parfait cups?

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!

Can you use frozen fruit in parfaits?

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!

CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.

The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.

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