Description
These yogurt parfaits are a quick and refreshing treat layered with honey-sweetened yogurt cream, crunchy granola, and seasonal fresh fruits. Perfect for breakfast or a light dessert.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup light cream cheese (about 11% fat, at room temperature)
- 4–5 tablespoons thyme honey
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Zest from 1 lime
- 1 cup strained low-fat Greek yogurt (2% fat)
- 1 cup sugar-free granola (gluten-free if needed)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh mixed fruit
- 1–2 tablespoons thyme honey, for drizzling
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the cream cheese, honey, cinnamon, and lime zest until smooth.
- Add the Greek yogurt and mix until creamy. Adjust sweetness if desired.
- Add 2 tablespoons of fruit to the bottom of 4 glasses.
- Top with a spoonful of yogurt cream and a drizzle of honey.
- Add more fruit and about 3 tablespoons of granola.
- Layer with the remaining yogurt cream, then top with a final sprinkle of granola and extra fruit.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
Notes
- Use seasonal fruits like berries, peaches, or apples depending on availability.
- Swap lime zest and cinnamon with vanilla extract for a different flavor.
- Full-fat Greek yogurt can be used for a richer version.
- For dairy-free, use coconut yogurt and dairy-free cream cheese.
- Best eaten the same day for crunchy granola texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait
- Calories: 302
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
