Rainbow Fruit Parfait Cups
🌟 Ingredients (Makes 9 Small Cups)
You can mix-and-match as shown in the picture:
Bases (Choose Any)
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Yogurt base:
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1 cup plain Greek yogurt
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1 tbsp honey
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Chia pudding base:
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3 tbsp chia seeds
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1 cup milk (or almond milk)
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1 tbsp honey
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Smoothie bases:
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Green kiwi smoothie: 1 kiwi + ½ banana + ¼ cup yogurt
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Pink dragon fruit smoothie: ½ dragon fruit + ½ banana + ¼ cup yogurt
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Mango puree: 1 cup mango blended smoothly
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Fruits (Cut Fresh):
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Kiwi
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Strawberry
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Mango
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Banana
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Blueberries
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Grapes
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Raspberries
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Peach (optional)
🥣 Method
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Prepare the base layers:
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For chia pudding: Mix chia seeds, milk, and honey. Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until thick.
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For yogurt: Whisk yogurt, honey, and vanilla until creamy.
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For fruit smoothies: Blend separately (green, pink, mango) until smooth.
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Assemble the cups:
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Add a thick layer of puree, yogurt, or chia pudding at the bottom.
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Add a layer of sliced fruits (banana, kiwi, mango, berries, etc.).
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Repeat layers if cups are taller.
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Aim for color contrast to make them visually vibrant.
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Chill (Optional):
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Refrigerate 30 minutes before serving for best texture.
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Serve:
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Enjoy fresh or pack for a healthy snack.
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❓ Q&A Section
Q1: Can I store these cups overnight?
Yes! Use airtight containers and avoid adding bananas until serving time to prevent browning.
Q2: Can I make them dairy-free?
Absolutely—use almond yogurt, coconut yogurt, or oat yogurt. Also substitute milk with plant-based milk for chia pudding.
Q3: What fruits work best?
Fruits that remain firm: berries, kiwi, mango, grapes, apples, peaches. Avoid overly juicy fruits that might water down the layers.
Q4: Can I add granola?
Yes! Add granola right before serving to keep it crunchy.
Q5: Are these good for diet/weight loss?
Yes—using Greek yogurt or chia pudding provides protein and fiber, while fruits add vitamins and antioxidants.