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Healthy Greek Yogurt Berry Parfait with Protein Boost

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A quick and easy parfait layered with creamy Greek yogurt, mixed berries, and crunchy nuts, enhanced with a protein boost for a satisfying and nutritious breakfast or snack.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (470 ml) plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)
  • 1 scoop (about 30 grams) vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based)
  • 1 ½ cups (225 g) mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries; fresh or frozen)
  • 1–2 teaspoons (5–10 ml) honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • ¼ cup (30 g) chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
  • 1 tablespoon (10 g) chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups (470 ml) Greek yogurt and 1 scoop (about 30 grams) vanilla protein powder. Stir gently with a spoon or spatula until fully combined without breaking down the yogurt too much. Add 1-2 tablespoons (15-30 ml) water or milk if mixture is too thick.
  2. Optionally, drizzle 1-2 teaspoons (5-10 ml) honey or maple syrup into the yogurt mixture and stir. Add ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla extract for extra flavor.
  3. Wash and pat dry 1 ½ cups (225 g) mixed berries. Hull and slice strawberries if using fresh. Thaw and drain frozen berries to avoid excess liquid.
  4. Roughly chop ¼ cup (30 g) nuts. Toast nuts in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes if desired.
  5. Assemble the parfait by layering ¼ cup (60 ml) yogurt mixture at the bottom of a glass or jar, followed by a spoonful of mixed berries, another layer of yogurt, a sprinkle of nuts, and a teaspoon (5 ml) of chia or flaxseeds if using. Repeat layers until container is full, finishing with berries and nuts on top.
  6. Chill the parfait in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and chia seeds to soften.

Notes

If using frozen berries, thaw and drain well to prevent sogginess. Toast nuts for extra flavor if desired. Mix protein powder slowly into yogurt to avoid lumps. Assemble parfait shortly before eating for best texture. For dairy-free, use coconut or almond milk yogurt and plant-based protein powder.

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