Pudding Parfait

A Pudding Parfait is a visually appealing dessert or breakfast dish made by layering creamy pudding with fresh fruit and crunchy granola. It typically features ingredients like vanilla or chocolate pudding, berries or bananas, and oats or nut-based granola. This versatile treat is popular in Western cuisines, often served in clear glasses to showcase its colorful layers.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in carbohydrates from the pudding and granola, with moderate fat from dairy or nuts, and some protein if yogurt or protein-rich granola is included. It provides key nutrients like calcium, fiber, and vitamins from fruit, with a rough calorie range of 250-400 per serving depending on portion sizes and ingredients.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	8 g
Carbs	55 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	5 g
Sugar	30 g
Sodium	150 mg
Calcium	200 mg
Iron	2 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin A	100 mcg RAE
Vitamin D	2 mcg
Phosphorus	150 mg
Magnesium	40 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, parfaits originated in France but have evolved into a global customizable treat, often used in social media for their aesthetic appeal. Nutritionally, it balances indulgence with health by combining the probiotic benefits of yogurt (if used) with the antioxidants from fruit and the fiber from granola.