Make Ahead Fruit And Yogurt Protein Parfaits Food

FRUIT AND YOGURT PARFAITS

Steps:

• Wash the berries, and if some are too big, chop them into smaller pieces.
• Add 2-3 tablespoons of yogurt to a mason jar.
• Add half of the chopped fruit.
• Add the remaining yogurt.
• Top with the rest of the mixed berries, granola (see notes), maple syrup, and coconut flakes.
• Seal the lids and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
• When you are ready to eat the yogurt parfaits, simply remove them from the fridge, mix, and enjoy.

MAKE AHEAD BREAKFAST PARFAITS

Steps:

• Layer 1/4 - 1/3 c. of mixed berries in the bottom of each cup.
• Next spoon about 1/4 - 1/3 c. of yogurt on top of the berries.
• Continue layering until the cup is as full as you would like (with yogurt being the top layer).
• Fill a snack-sized ziploc bag with granola and seal (one for each cup).
• Cover each cup tightly with plastic wrap and seal with rubber band.
• Place (or tie on) a granola bag on each cup along with a plastic spoon (see picture above).
• Place in refrigerator for up to 5 days.

YOGURT AND FRUIT PARFAITS

Steps:

• Layer 1/3 cup vanilla yogurt into the bottom each of 4 tall glasses. Combine defrosted strawberries and juice with fresh berries. Alternate layers of fruit and granola with yogurt until glasses are filled to the top. Serve parfaits immediately to keep granola crunchy.

MAKE-AHEAD FRUIT & YOGURT BREAKFAST PARFAITS

Steps:

• In a bowl combine yogurt, oats, chia seeds, and milk.
• Stir to combine then layer half in a wide-mouth mason jar or container.
• Add half the fruit and berries then layer in remaining yogurt mixture and berries. Refrigerate overnight, and up to 3 days.

MAKE-AHEAD GREEK YOGURT PARFAIT

Steps:

• Combine yogurt, sweetener, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Stir well.
• Place 1 cup of frozen fruit in each of 8 plastic cups. Top each with 1/2 cup yogurt mixture. Store in the refrigerator until needed.
• Top each cup of fruit and yogurt with 1/4 cup granola before eating.