Description
Healthy Protein Yogurt Parfait Cups are a quick, customizable, and protein-packed breakfast or snack with creamy Greek yogurt, fresh berries, and crunchy granola.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups plain Greek yogurt (2% or nonfat, about 480g)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (about 30g, optional)
- 1–2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups fresh mixed berries (about 300g)
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- 1 cup granola (about 100g)
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts or seeds (optional, about 30g)
- 1–2 tablespoons hemp hearts, chia seeds, or ground flaxseed (15-30g, optional)
- 1 tablespoon nut butter (about 15g, optional)
- Unsweetened coconut flakes (optional, as desired)
Instructions
- Add Greek yogurt to a medium mixing bowl.
- Add protein powder, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract.
- Whisk together until smooth and creamy (about 1 minute). If too thick, stir in 1-2 tablespoons milk.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or vanilla as desired.
- Wash and gently pat dry the mixed berries. Hull and slice strawberries, halve large blackberries, keep blueberries whole.
- Toss berries with lemon zest if using.
- Line up 4-5 clear cups, jars, or glasses (about 8 oz each).
- Have yogurt, berries, granola, and any toppings ready.
- Spoon 2-3 tablespoons yogurt mixture into the bottom of each cup.
- Add a layer of berries (about 2 tablespoons per cup).
- Sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons granola over the berries. Add nuts or seeds if desired.
- Repeat layers: more yogurt, more berries, final sprinkle of granola.
- Top with hemp hearts, chia, or flax if desired. Drizzle with nut butter or sprinkle coconut flakes.
- Add a few whole berries on top for garnish.
- If prepping ahead, cover cups and refrigerate up to 4 days. Store granola separately for crunch.
- Serve chilled. Let sit at room temp 5 minutes before eating for best flavor.
Notes
- Perfect for meal prep.
- Endlessly adaptable with different fruits and toppings.
- Great for both kids and adults.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Healthy Protein Yogurt Parfait, Breakfast, Snack, Greek Yogurt, Granola, Berries