Banana Yogurt Parfait
A Banana Yogurt Parfait is a layered dessert or breakfast dish made by alternating creamy yogurt, sliced bananas, and crunchy granola or nuts in a glass or bowl. It is a popular, simple, and refreshing treat often associated with modern health-conscious or quick breakfast trends in Western countries.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally balanced, providing a good mix of carbohydrates for energy, protein from the yogurt, and healthy fats if nuts or seeds are included. A typical serving offers key nutrients like calcium, potassium, and probiotics, with a calorie range of approximately 250-350 kcal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 40 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 90 mg |
| Calcium | 200 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg |
| Probiotics | Live active cultures |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, the parfait represents the fusion of French dessert presentation (the word 'parfait' means 'perfect' in French) with the modern, global emphasis on convenient, nutritious, and visually appealing 'clean eating' foods.
