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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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}
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.
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Berry Yogurt Parfait Breakfast Trifle Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 cups plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- ¼ cups pure maple syrup
- 1 ½ 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
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Anna
Can I mix the yogurt maple syrup the day before??
Dara
Yes, that should be fine.
Carol
For a crowd, should you serve the granola on the side? Many children don't like granola.
Dara
Hi Carol, that's completely up to you. I've served this to children before and the granola hasn't been an issue. But if you know the group that you're serving to aren't granola fans, then feel free to serve it on the side. 🙂
Bethany
If I make this ahead of time will the granola get soggy?
Dara
Hi Bethany, I wouldn't make it any more than 3 or 4 hours in advance.
katherine
it will soften after 24 hrs
VIcky
Can I make this a day in advance?
Dara
Hi Vicky, I wouldn't make this any more than 3 or 4 hours in advance to avoid the granola from becoming soggy.