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Berry Yogurt Parfait Trifle Recipe

Dec 4, 2018 by Dara 4 Comments

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Feeding a crowd for brunch? Wow them with a healthy Berry Yogurt Parfait Trifle! It comes together in minutes and uses a spiced yogurt which is perfect for the holidays. 154 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
Feeding a crowd for brunch? Wow them with a healthy Berry Yogurt Parfait Trifle! It comes together in minutes and uses a spiced yogurt which is perfect for the holidays. 154 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #yogurtparfait #trifle #brunchrecipes

Berry Yogurt Parfait Trifle Recipe

My favorite yogurt parfait is getting dressed up for company! As I was munching on my regular parfait, which happens at least 3 to 4 times per week, I had an epiphanie. What if I took my trifle dish (a glass bowl would work in a pinch) and make a pumped-up yogurt parfait for entertaining?

Fresh berries, spiced yogurt (a breeze to make) and a batch of my homemade granola are all that’s needed to make this healthy trifle. Serve it up when feeding a crowd during the holidays or when you invite your friends over for Sunday brunch.

Whipping Greek yogurt with maple syrup and nutmeg until it is light and fluffy.

What is a trifle?

  • Trifle is a traditional English dessert that consists of layers of sponge cake (often alcohol-soaked), custard and fruit.
  • Many recipes use lady fingers as the sponge cake layer, but pound cake can be substituted as well. Many “light” recipes opt for angel food cake.
  • This breakfast trifle is a fun take on the original dessert concept. Whipped yogurt instead of custard, granola instead of sponge cake, and all layered with fresh berries.

Homemade granola, fresh berries and Greek yogurt being layered into a trifle dish.

What you need to make this yogurt parfait trifle recipe:

  • A trifle dish: I found mine at Target, but there are plenty available on Amazon, like this one or this fancier one (affiliate links). Alternatively, a glass bowl would work in a pinch.
  • Plain Greek yogurt: My preference is for nonfat yogurt, but feel free to use a full fat variety for extra creaminess. Using either a hand mixer or a stand mixer, whip the yogurt with some maple syrup and nutmeg (hello, holiday flavors!) until light and fluffy.
  • Granola: Homemade granola is the way to go, particularly because it’s so easy to make. I used my Maple Pistachio Granola recipe, which mirrored the flavors of the spiced yogurt really well. That being said, if you have a store-bought granola or another homemade recipe that you love, use that!
  • Berries: Whatever you can find that is the most flavorful. I used blackberries, blueberries and raspberries, but strawberries and marionberries would be great substitutes.

Your favorite fruit and yogurt parfait goes big! Layer all of the ingredients into a trifle bowl for a dish that will feed a crowd. 154 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #breakfastrecipes #weightwatchers #myfitnesspal #vegetarian

How do I make this trifle dairy-free or vegan?

  • If you’re using my granola recipe, that part of the trifle is already dairy-free and vegan.
  • So, all  you need to swap out is the yogurt. There are plenty of soy, coconut milk and cashew-based yogurts available at most well-stocked grocery stores.

Layer homemade maple granola, fresh berries and spiced yogurt into a serving bowl for a beautiful breakfast trifle that is made for entertaining! 154 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #entertaining #christmas #holidays #brunch

Other healthy brunch recipes to feed a crowd:

Sweet Potato Hash with Creamy Avocado Sauce {Cookin’ Canuck}
Skinny Sausage & Egg Breakfast Casserole {Cookin’ Canuck}
Low Carb Coconut Flour Pancakes {All Day I Dream About Food}
Overnight Breakfast Enchiladas {Joyful Healthy Eats}

Instagram-button If you make this recipe, I’d love to see it on Instagram! Just use the hashtag #COOKINCANUCK and I’ll be sure to find it.

Feeding a crowd for brunch? Wow them with a healthy Berry Yogurt Parfait Trifle! It comes together in minutes and uses a spiced yogurt which is perfect for the holidays. 154 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #yogurtparfait #trifle #brunchrecipes

Berry Yogurt Parfait Breakfast Trifle Recipe

Feeding a crowd for brunch? Wow them with a healthy Berry Yogurt Parfait Trifle! It comes together in minutes and uses a spiced yogurt which is perfect for the holidays. 154 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: English
Keyword: Vegetarian, Yogurt Parfait
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 25 Servings
Calories: 154.2kcal
Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

Ingredients

  • 8 cups plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cups pure maple syrup
  • 1 1/2  teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 3 cups homemade granola
  • 8 cups mixed fresh berries (I used blueberries raspberries & blackberries

Instructions

  • In a large bowl (with a hand mixer) or in the bowl of a stand mixer (with the whisk attachment), whip the yogurt, maple syrup and nutmeg until the yogurt is light and airy, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Using a trifle dish or large glass bowl, layer the yogurt, granola and berries starting with the yogurt  and ending with the berries.
  • Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Notes

Weight Watchers Points: 3 (Freestyle SmartPoints), 4 (Points+)

Nutrition

Serving: 0.75Cup | Calories: 154.2kcal | Carbohydrates: 20.6g | Protein: 9.8g | Fat: 4.1g | Saturated Fat: 1.7g | Cholesterol: 3.2mg | Sodium: 68.1mg | Fiber: 3.1g | Sugar: 11.2g
Tried this recipe?If you make this recipe, I'd love to see it on Instagram! Just use the hashtag #COOKINCANUCK and I'll be sure to find it.

Guests coming over for brunch? Turn your favorite yogurt parfait recipe into a healthy trifle recipe that can feed a crowd. Great for the holidays, too. 154 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #healthybreakfast #recipe #lowfat

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Holiday Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes Tagged With: berries, brunch, Christmas, granola, healthy, holidays, recipe, trifle, yogurt parfait

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Comments

  1. VIcky says

    Sep 23, 2019 at 3:28 pm

    Can I make this a day in advance?

    Reply
    • Dara says

      Sep 26, 2019 at 9:06 am

      Hi Vicky, I wouldn’t make this any more than 3 or 4 hours in advance to avoid the granola from becoming soggy.

      Reply
  2. Bethany says

    Sep 26, 2019 at 5:49 am

    If I make this ahead of time will the granola get soggy?

    Reply
    • Dara says

      Sep 26, 2019 at 9:05 am

      Hi Bethany, I wouldn’t make it any more than 3 or 4 hours in advance.

      Reply

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