Layered Fruit Yogurt Parfait –

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Layered Fruit Yogurt Parfait –

This parfait is a small festival of colors: mellow banana at the base, bright citrus glowing like lanterns, strawberries forming a ruby belt, and blueberries and kiwi perched on top like tiny constellations. Everything is crowned with velvety yogurt that quietly pulls the orchestra together.

Ingredients (Serves 2)

  • Banana – 1 large, sliced

  • Oranges or mandarins – 1 cup segments

  • Mango chunks – ½ cup (optional but glorious)

  • Strawberries – 6–8 sliced

  • Blueberries – ½ cup

  • Kiwi – 1 sliced

  • Thick yogurt or Greek yogurt – ¾ to 1 cup

  • Honey or maple syrup – 1–2 tsp

  • Desiccated coconut or chia seeds – a pinch for topping

Instructions

  1. Sweeten the clouds: Stir honey into yogurt. Let it rest a moment so the sweetness dissolves smoothly.

  2. Build the foundation: Place banana slices at the bottom of each glass. They create a soft, sweet base.

  3. Pour the golden glow: Add orange or mandarin chunks. Their juice trickles downward, waking up the bananas.

  4. Add a mango layer (optional): This adds sunshine intensity and a gentle thickness.

  5. Create the strawberry ring: Press strawberry slices along the inner edge of the glass for that radiant border.

  6. Add a yogurt canopy: Spoon yogurt gently so it sits like a calm white sky over the colors.

  7. Crown with berries & kiwi: Add blueberries, kiwi slices, and a strawberry or two on top.

  8. Finish with a snow-dust: Sprinkle coconut or chia seeds.

Serve immediately, or chill for 20 minutes for a cool, refreshing stack of fruity brightness.

Q&A

Q: Can I use flavored yogurt?
Yes—vanilla works beautifully, wrapping everything in a soft aroma.

Q: Will the bananas brown?
A drizzle of lemon keeps them bright if you’re preparing ahead.

Q: What can I substitute for mango?
Pineapple, peach, or even apple slices create a similar cheerful depth.

Q: Best time to serve?
Breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon mood-repair—this parfait fits anywhere.

Q: How long does it last?
Up to 6 hours in the fridge, though the fruit looks liveliest when fresh.

If you’d like a vegan version, high-protein version, or calorie breakdown, I can whip one up for you ✨

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