STRAWBERRY PARFAIT with cottage cheese

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Who has time to cook a complicated breakfast every day? Not me. That’s why I love this easy strawberry parfait! This recipe is the perfect way to enjoy your favorite fruit. The combination of flavors and textures will leave you feeling satisfied and happy.

Strawberry parfait

Most people think that making a strawberry parfait is hard, but it’s actually really easy. This healthy, savory and nutritious strawberry parfait recipe combines fresh fruit, delicious cottage cheese, Greek yogurt and crunchy whole wheat cereal for an easy, 5 minutes breakfast.

We had a lot of strawberries this year! Everywhere I looked around the garden, there were strawberries. That’s the beauty of berries, you don’t have to care for them, just plant and wait for the delicious result to show up on your table.

So strawberries found their way into a lot of our meals; I baked and cooked with strawberries like it’s nobody’s business this season. And we truly enjoyed their delicious flavor, there’s nothing like a bowl of cold fresh strawberries on a hot day. Not to mention the healthy bonus!

One of the recipes I made was this simple, super quick and incredibly delicious strawberry parfait with cottage cheese and whole wheat cereal. It’s one of the most satisfying breakfasts for me.

More strawberry recipes you will love:

• Strawberry soup
• Puff pastry strawberry braid
• Strawberry cream swiss roll
• Strawberry Linzer cookies

This light, creamy parfait layered with fresh strawberries is perfect for a summertime breakfast, a healthy snack or dessert if you add a bit of honey. It’s also a quick fruit dessert that can be perfect for a romantic dinner for two with no leftovers to worry about.

This treat is cool and refreshing like ice cream, but it has less fat and sugar. It’s also very nourishing thanks to the cottage cheese and whole wheat cereal which will help you feel full for a few hours. Perfect breakfast for those aiming to lose a few pounds or maintain a healthy weight.

I wanted to fold in some unsalted peanuts too for a little energy boost and added crunchiness. Swap peanuts with any preferred nut.

If you’re feeling adventurous, you can roast the strawberries in this strawberry parfait recipe to bring out their natural amazing flavor and create a luxurious syrup while the fruit will still keep a firm texture.

If you’re looking for healthy summer desserts that are low in  cholesterol, carbohydrates and calories, you can quickly turn this recipe into an easy dessert option. Just add some shaved chocolate or chocolate chips, a few crumbs of amaretti biscuits or sprinkle a tbsp sugar or roll strawberries in confectioners’ sugar before adding to the parfait.

Are strawberry parfaits healthy?

They can be! This recipe is packed with fresh fruit, protein and calcium from the dairy for a balanced breakfast or snack. You could also swap the Greek yogurt for a lower-fat variety to reduce the calories and fat content. Swap the strawberries for blueberries or raspberries if those are available.

I love using whole wheat cereal in my recipes because it provides lasting energy and is a great source of fiber. You could also use any other type of granola, muesli or even crushed up biscuits for added crunch.

What ingredients do you need for strawberry yogurt parfait?

• Fresh strawberries
• Whole wheat cereal
• Cottage cheese
• Greek yogurt
• Peanuts
• Vanilla extract
• Lemon juice
• Raw honey – optional
• To decorate, add a dollop of cream cheese, ricotta cheese or whipped cream and maybe some strawberry jam – optional

How to make Strawberry parfait from scratch?

This delicious and healthy strawberry yogurt parfait recipe is perfect for a quick breakfast or snack. Packed with fresh fruit, protein and dairy, it’s a great way to start your day. Here’s how to make it:

1. Mix cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract and lemon juice (and honey if you opted for)
2. Layer 1/4 cup of cereal in a glass or mason jar
3. Add 2 1/2 tablespoons of the cottage cheese mixture
4. Add a few strawberry slices/cubes
5. Sprinkle some peanuts
6. Repeat the process and finish with a layer of strawberries
7. Chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes before serving.

If you’re looking for a quick and easy breakfast or snack recipe, give this strawberry yogurt parfait recipe a try. You won’t be disappointed! Enjoy!

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Strawberry parfait with cottage cheese

This light, creamy parfait layered with fresh strawberries is perfect for a summertime breakfast, a healthy snack or dessert.

Prep Time5 mins

Total Time5 mins

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: strawberry parfait, strawberry yogurt parfait

Servings: 4 parfaits

Author: Petro

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Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups fresh strawberries sliced or cubed
• 2 cups whole wheat cereal
• 16 tbsp cottage cheese
• 4 tbsp Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup peanuts
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp honey optional

Equipment

• cutting board
• kitchen knife
• spoon
• parfait glasses

Instructions

To make 1 parfait

• Mix cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract and lemon juice (and honey if you opted for)
• Layer 1/4 cup of cereal in a parfait glass or mason jar
• Add 2 1/2 tablespoons of the cottage cheese mixture
• Add a few strawberry slices/cubes
• Sprinkle some peanuts
• Repeat the process and finish off with a layer of strawberries. Repeat the steps for the rest of the parfaits.

Notes

Roast strawberries for extra sweetness or if you like some syrup on your parfait

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