Rainbow Fruit Parfait Cups

Rainbow Fruit Parfait Cups

🌟 Ingredients (Makes 9 Small Cups)

You can mix-and-match as shown in the picture:

Bases (Choose Any)

  • Yogurt base:

    • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

    • 1 tbsp honey

    • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • Chia pudding base:

    • 3 tbsp chia seeds

    • 1 cup milk (or almond milk)

    • 1 tbsp honey

  • Smoothie bases:

    • Green kiwi smoothie: 1 kiwi + ½ banana + ¼ cup yogurt

    • Pink dragon fruit smoothie: ½ dragon fruit + ½ banana + ¼ cup yogurt

    • Mango puree: 1 cup mango blended smoothly

Fruits (Cut Fresh):

  • Kiwi

  • Strawberry

  • Mango

  • Banana

  • Blueberries

  • Grapes

  • Raspberries

  • Peach (optional)


🥣 Method

  1. Prepare the base layers:

    • For chia pudding: Mix chia seeds, milk, and honey. Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until thick.

    • For yogurt: Whisk yogurt, honey, and vanilla until creamy.

    • For fruit smoothies: Blend separately (green, pink, mango) until smooth.

  2. Assemble the cups:

    • Add a thick layer of puree, yogurt, or chia pudding at the bottom.

    • Add a layer of sliced fruits (banana, kiwi, mango, berries, etc.).

    • Repeat layers if cups are taller.

    • Aim for color contrast to make them visually vibrant.

  3. Chill (Optional):

    • Refrigerate 30 minutes before serving for best texture.

  4. Serve:

    • Enjoy fresh or pack for a healthy snack.


❓ 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.

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