Strawberry And Cream Yogurt Parfait (Dairy-free & Healthy)

Six ingredients in this indulgent yogurt parfait! This strawberry and cream yogurt parfait makes a healthy, make-ahead breakfast recipe or snack idea for toddlers. Made with fresh or frozen strawberries, dairy-free yogurt, and sweetened natural honey. A tasty and simple meal prep recipe!

Keep it simple and indulgent with this strawberry and cream yogurt parfait! This healthy yogurt parfait whips up in just five minutes and can be customized to your preferences.

Likewise, as a Certified Nutrition Coach I use this strawberry parfait for:

• a healthy breakfast for yourself or kids
• a make-ahead snack idea
• keeping meal prep simple (learn more about how to meal prep efficiently)
• a light, refreshing dessert in the summertime

However you use this yogurt parfait, you'll love it!

Choosing A Yogurt

This strawberry & cream yogurt parfait is made with vegan yogurt. Coconut yogurt to be exact.

However, any yogurt you choose will work.

That said, there are a few things to consider:

• Each brand of yogurt varies in texture and consistency. Thus, the brand of coconut yogurt you choose will affect the parfait
• Likewise, if you opt for a vegan greek yogurt (like the one from Daiya), your parfait will be much thicker

Personally, I use Yoso or Presidents Choice Coconut Yogurt The most.

While you can choose any yogurt that you enjoy but my suggestion is to opt for an unsweetened version. This strawberry yogurt parfait is plenty sweet already!

Are Yopgurt Parfaits Healthy?

The answer to this lies in how you make them! Typically, store-bought yogurt parfaits will be loaded with excess sugar and if topped with granola, seed oils. 

Thus, not the healthiest choice to make.

However, homemade parfaits like this strawberry one can be a super healthy option as both breakfast or a snack.

Similarly, keep in mind that to keep the sugar down you need to opt for unsweetened yogurt. It's always better to add your own sweetener as then you're in control of the amount.

This is a great tip if you're trying to cut back on sugar in your diet!

Is Yogurt & Strawberries A Good Breakfast?

If you're asking if a parfait makes for a healthy breakfast, the answer again is: it depends.

Breakfast especially should be nutrient-dense. And while this strawberry and cream yogurt parfait contain healthy fats to counterbalance the sugar from the berries, it is slightly low in protein because it uses vegan yogurt.

When it comes to breakfast, I prefer a more protein-based breakfast to help myself and my kids to stay full longer.

If you want to boost the protein in this recipe you can opt for a Greek Yogurt in place of the coconut yogurt.

Likewise, you can also add in collagen powder!

Collagen is a staple in my house because it's a great boost for the immune system as well as your hair, skin, and nails. Essentially it's the beneficial part of bone broth. Learn more about collagen and why you may want to boost your intake. However, unlike bone broth, it doesn’t taste like well, bone broth.

Similarly, collagen powder is odorless and flavorless. Plus, if ethically sourced one of the purest forms of protein you can give to your kids! I grab my collagen from Perfect Supplements and while I love their big tub of powder, I love the individual packets even more!

I find collagen the easiest way to boost protein in smoothies, vegan yogurts, oatmeal, or any other dish. It blends and mixes well and there are zero flavors to it. Plus, Perfect Supplements sources their collagen from pasture-raised (grass-fed) cows. So, I trust it.

Grab some collagen powder and use code mamabear10 to save some money.

FAQ's & Tips To Making The Recipe

While this yogurt parfait is delicious as is, there are so many ways to customize it!

You can opt for choosing any berry you like and both fresh and frozen berries work. Personally, my girls love when I use frozen berries and make it ahead of time as it turns the yogurt pink.

Likewise, top the yogurt with the almonds as mentioned or homemade crunchy granola for an extra special treat.

This recipe makes two small yogurt parfaits. If making them as part of healthy meal prep, double the batch and you'll have healthy snacks on hand for the week!

Lastly, if you need to make this parfait vegan, simply swap the honey for maple syrup or your favorite liquid sweetener.

Kitchen Tools You May Find Helpful

• Whisk
• Silicone spatula

How To Make The Recipe

In a small bowl combine the yogurt, coconut milk, honey, and vanilla. Mix well making sure that no clumps remain from the coconut milk

In two mason jars, layer ⅔ of the yogurt mixture. Top with half of the berries and evenly divide the flax.

Place the remaining yogurt on top. Followed by the berries and almonds if using.

Unleash Your Energy

The ultimate roundup of high-protein snack recipes for hectic lifestyles. 

Trying to lose weight postpartum and not feel ravenous was frustrating with my first.

It took a whole other pregnancy for me to realize that eating more protein was the “secret” solution.

Unfortunately, living off eggs and chicken breasts sucked after a while.

The solution? I started creating high-protein recipes that tasted more like dessert to help boost my intake.

Say goodbye to mid-day slumps, slow metabolism, and constantly feeling hungry.

I gave the protein bars to a friend of mine with a gluten allergy; I usually can't give her the food I make so I saved these for her. She absolutely loved them, she said most of the protein bars she eats are way too dry but these were great! - Ste

The Protein Power Snack Ebook for busy moms has sixteen, easy-to-make recipes all with 17 grams of protein or more. Many of them can be made ahead of time for grab-and-go days!

They’re the secret to helping you stay energized, enjoy what you eat, and meet your goals.

Plus, a two-day meal plan to show you how to eat over 100 grams of protein per day.. and not hate food. This is what I have all my clients start with.

If you're looking for a tasty but healthy and fueling snack this Strawberries and Cream Parfait is perfect! Loaded with protein, calcium and healthy fats this snack tastes decadent but will keep you full and fueled until your next meal.

Shelby aka Mama Bear