Author: Michael Kim ’23
Yogurt parfaits are a quick, easy, and customizable breakfast or afternoon snack. You can use your choice of fruits, nuts, granola or other toppings; mix it up and experiment! The general process of putting a parfait together is the same regardless. Try going for organic products, which have a number of positive environmental impacts compared to conventional agriculture. Notably, organic food is not grown with harmful synthetic pesticides and prevents toxic runoff from polluting air and water. Organic agriculture also employs a number of farming practices like crop rotation and natural fertilizers to preserve soil health.
For this recipe I used:
- ~¾ cup strawberry yogurt
- For a vegan alternative, there are plenty of non-dairy yogurt products out there. I would recommend So Delicious Coconutmilk Yogurt, but feel free to try different brands to find one that you like, or use one that you’re already familiar with!
- 6 oz blackberries
- 1 banana
- 1 handful of chocolate chips
- 2 handfuls of almond granola
Of course, portions will likely vary depending on your preference and choices of toppings.
Steps:
Step 1: Once you have your ingredients ready, you’re all set to start making your parfait. Simply layer in alternating layers of yogurt and your toppings.
Step 2: To avoid your crunchy toppings getting soggy, put them in the upper layers, while your fruits stay on the lower levels.
Step 3: For your last layer of toppings, feel free to add some garnish or decorative flair! (I’m a fan of fruits so I tossed all my extra fruit on the top.)
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