
A fruit and yogurt parfait is a layered or mixed dessert or breakfast dish made with creamy yogurt, fresh or mixed fruits, and often a crunchy element like granola or nuts. It's a popular, versatile dish found worldwide, particularly in Western breakfast and café culture.
This dish is typically a balanced source of carbohydrates from fruit and granola, protein from yogurt, and healthy fats if nuts or seeds are added. It provides key nutrients like calcium, probiotics, vitamin C, and fiber, with a typical serving ranging from 250 to 400 calories.
| Calories | 300 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 45 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 28 g |
| Sodium | 80 mg |
| Calcium | 200 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.8 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg |
| Probiotics | Live active cultures |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
Culturally, the parfait evolved from a French frozen dessert into a layered American breakfast staple, symbolizing a modern, health-conscious lifestyle. Nutritionally, it's unique for combining live probiotic cultures from yogurt with the quick energy of fruit sugars and the sustained energy from whole grains.