This post has been sponsored by FAGE: Total Plain Greek Yogurt. All opionions expressed are my own.
Treat yourself to something that is not only indulgent but also healthy like these Greek Yogurt Parfaits boasting of organic bee pollen, raw cacao nibs, goji berries, coconut, and fresh strawberries!
The calendar is full of days that simply demand decadent cakes or ‘sweet expressions’ of one’s jovial emotions, with almost every holiday competing to be the most ‘overindulged.’ Valentine’s Day? Think candied hearts and chocolates. Halloween? Candied ghouls and more chocolates. Christmas? Cookies, cakes, and candies. Easter? Egg shaped candies and chocolate bunnies.
Notice a pattern yet?
Personally, I’ve always preferred things to be slightly on the ‘fresher,’ ‘lighter’ and, yes, ‘healthier’ side of the equation, preferring to reserve my indulgence for the dinner table as opposed to boxed chocolates or bakery confections – albeit I’ve been known to consume my fair share of both more often than I would care to admit.
Instead, I prefer something that ‘uplifts’ with its flavors, and that leaves you feeling refreshed and energized, as opposed to that ‘weighty’ feeling that often accompanies overindulgence. One such example of, say, an early morning or afternoon treat that I’ve been known to enjoy is a basic fresh fruit parfait dressed up with toppings like strawberries, honey, and goji berries, which combines all of the colors and flavors of this 24-hour celebration of love into a simple, healthy, and – naturally – delicious recipe.
To do this, we need to start with an all-natural Greek yogurt, because, let’s be honest, that’s where the ‘body’ of the parfait is coming from, and we want it to be rich and creamy, with a delicious flavor unto itself. Personally, for this sort of recipe, I prefer a yogurt that has little or no added sugar, and that is rich in protein, since this allows me to better control the balance of flavors, ensuring it will pair great with my selected toppings – as well as being healthier than the alternative. For that purpose, I’ve chosen FAGE: Total Plain Greek Yogurt, which, aside from filling the above criteria, is also Non-GMO, and is produced only with milk and live active cultures.
From there, using a tall parfait glass as pictured below, we drizzle a bit of honey at the bottom of the glass, and then arrange sliced strawberries along the bottom of the glass as pictured.
Next, dust in some cacao nibs, chopped pecans, goji berries, bee pollen, and a dollop of the FAGE: Total Plain Greek Yogurt.
Greek Yogurt Parfaits
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 parfaits
Ingredients
- FAGE Total 2% Milkfat Yogurt
- Parfait glasses
- Chopped pecans
- Organic Bee Pollen
- Unsweetened Macaroon Coconut
- All-Natural Dried Goji Berries
- Organic Premium Raw Cacao Nibs
- Raw Honey
- Fresh Strawberries - sliced and some left whole for garnish
Instructions
- To Build the Parfait:
- Build the sliced strawberries along the side of the glass. Drizzle with honey.
- Add a bit of cacao nibs, chopped pecans, goji berries, bee pollen, a dollop of the FAGE yogurt and a drizzle of honey.
- Repeat this process until the glass is full.
- Garnish the top with all of the fixings and a fresh whole strawberry.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
Repeat this layering process until you have filled the glass, and then garnish the top as pictured, and just like that, you’re done.
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Enjoy with Love!
angiesrecipes says
Lots of healthful ingredients in this luscious dessert! So good 🙂
Catherine says
Thank you dear Angie. xo
DAVID J MYERS says
Catherine, I'm not into yogurt but my better half is... I'll pass the recipe onto my wife and she can use it when she has her lady friends over. Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Catherine says
Thank you Dave. I hope Laurie and her friends will enjoy it. Have a great day to you both.
Kara says
Oh my goodness, these look incredible.......I need one and now!!
Catherine says
Thank you Kara. I wish that I could give you one. Have a beautiful day.
Gloria Roa Baker says
Love greey yogurt and this dessert looks wonderful!!!
hugs!
kumamonjeng says
I am pretty impressed you have added goji wolfberries into this recipe. The goji is in fact very good to health and has been used by the Chinese for many thousands of years. It is good for eyesight and the more you consume the younger you look. What a creative and healthy dessert.
Heather says
I've had so many yogurt parfaits in my life, but never a greek yogurt version! I'm going to have to try this!
Sam says
I love making Greek Yogurt parfaits. There are so many ways to make them feel decadent. It's also easy to make them fit dietary restrictions.
katie davies says
my mouth is watering just looking at your photos is it too early in the morning for desert. Love greek yogurt and these look so simple to make thanks for sharing
Georgia says
Wow so simple and yet so delicious! I think that is is perfect for both adults and children!thank you so much for all your lovely ideas
Kristy Bullard says
This looks so good! You have taken simple and healthy ingredients and turned them into such a fancy dessert!
Hang Around The World says
Thank you for this delicious recipe, I really like all this food. Thank you for sharing it! Going to cook it one of these days, you inspired me 🙂 - Amalia
Sara Welch says
This looks delicious and I love your presentation! My kids would feel so fancy eating out of those beautiful glasses.
Tonya Morris says
Yogurt parfaits have been my go-to breakfast lately! Fage is one of my favorites and I love adding honey too.
Lisa says
Yum, these look so good! I love Total Greek yoghurt too, it's delicious!
John Mulindi says
This looks a unique one, something delicious to try out. Thanks.
berlin | Momi berlin says
My son loves yogurt and i am looking at the ingredients. it seems i could replicate that at home and see my boy all happy with his newest food.
Yeah Lifestyle says
Now this looks like such a delicious dessert. This is certainly a sweet treat that my whole family would enjoy!
Jasmine Hewitt says
these look really good! i used to love parfaits in the morning
Leanne | Crumb Top Baking says
These are beautiful parfaits and love that they are on the lighter side! Perfect for dessert or even breakfast! 😉
Danielle Wolter says
i love that you can have this any time of the week and not feel guilty about it. plus its so fresh and delicious - a must try!
Shannon Gurnee says
That looks like a delicious treat! I would love to make this sometime.
Alexandra Cook says
Wow, so delicious and easy recipe to make for the kids. I am sure my kids will love it like and will make their favorite.
Preet says
I love finding a new recipe to try. I’m always so scared I am going to mess it up somehow. This looks easy enough for me though. Thanks!
Rachel says
I really love this recipe because it isn't only delicious and beautiful but healthy too! A definite winner in my book!
Fatima Torres says
Such a delicious treat! I'm excted to give this Greek yogurt idea.
Carrie | Clean Eating Kitchen says
I can't believe such a beautiful and decadent dessert is so quick to make! Trying this out for sure!
Anne Murphy says
Oh, I have to try that elegant presentation! I care for my elderly inlaws, and they like yogurt and fruit in their cereal - and I've quietly switched them over to Greek yogurt! So much more nutrition, and at the same time they enjoy the creaminess.. But I've just plopped it in a bowl... now I want to dig out the unused parfait glasses!
Veena Azmanov says
My family is crazy about parfaits. Greek yogurt and fresh fruits always make a great combination. Fresh strawberries are all around the market so definitely giving this a try. Thanks for sharing
Bella and Dawn at Dear Mummy Blog says
This looks and sounds delicious and contains so much goodness! Yummy!
Sharon says
Parfaits are delicious! I really like the combination of flavors that you have in this one. I can't wait to make one of these at home.
Michelle says
`These look so good! And I'm sure I could eat more than one as they are mostly healthy right?? In fact,I may just treat myself to having these for breakfast too 😉
Chef and Steward says
One of the first posts on my almost 10 year old food blog was a yogurt parfait and this takes me way back. But I LOVE your take on this. Loved the coco nibs as well. Love Fage as well (my favourite American "Greek" Yogurt) and I am thrilled it is available in Aruba but prefer the full fat version. This is just beautiful!
Nati says
This sounds absolutely delicious! I'm saving your recipe for the strawberry picking season, we always get many and then I'm short for ideas how to use them 🙂
Lorie says
Pretty sure I have everything I need here to make this! Always a big win in my opinion!!
Akamatra says
As a Greek and as a yogurt lover I am in love with this recipe! Will try it out for sure!
Jagruti Dhanecha says
Oh gosh, this yogurt parfait looks so lush! We all love yogurt in the family, so I can imagine everyone enjoying it in my family.
Jordan says
I LOVE a good parfait! These would work for breakfast or dessert and honestly, I kind of want one right now.