Make a dessert that has fruit
Make a colorful fruit parfait using yogurt, granola, and fresh berries; layer ingredients, practice measuring, and learn about healthy snacks.
Step-by-step guide to make a colorful fruit parfait
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Step 1
Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds.
Step 2
Place all materials on a clean counter within reach.
Step 3
Rinse the berries under cold water and gently pat them dry with a towel.
Step 4
Measure 1/2 cup of yogurt using a measuring cup.
Step 5
Pour the measured yogurt into the bottom of the clear cup to make the first layer.
Step 6
Measure 2 tablespoons of granola using measuring spoons.
Step 7
Sprinkle the measured granola evenly over the yogurt layer.
Step 8
Measure 1/4 cup of berries using a measuring cup.
Step 9
Place the measured berries on top of the granola layer.
Step 10
Measure 1/4 cup of yogurt using the measuring cup.
Step 11
Spoon the measured yogurt on top of the berries to make a second layer.
Step 12
Place a few whole berries on top as a garnish.
Step 13
With an adult, drizzle 1 teaspoon of honey or maple syrup over the top if you like.
Step 14
Share your finished colorful fruit parfait on DIY.org.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
I don't have a clear cup or measuring cups—what can I use instead?
Use a clean small bowl or jar to layer the yogurt/granola/berries and approximate measures with a tablespoon (3 tsp = 1 tbsp) or a kitchen scale so you can still follow steps 5, 6, 8, and 10.
My granola got soggy and the layers mixed—how can I fix that?
Be sure to thoroughly rinse and pat the berries dry in step 3, press the granola evenly in step 6, and spoon the second 1/4 cup of yogurt slowly onto the center of the berries in step 10 to keep layers distinct and avoid soggy granola.
How can I adapt this parfait activity for toddlers, preschoolers, and older kids?
For toddlers, have an adult pre-measure the yogurt and granola (steps 4, 6, 8, 10) and let them sprinkle granola and place garnish berries with supervision during the honey drizzle in step 12, preschoolers can help rinse and pat berries (step 3), and older kids can measure, layer independently, and experiment before sharing on DIY.org.
How can we make the parfait more special or try variations?
Personalize by swapping granola in step 6 for crushed graham crackers or chopped nuts, adding sliced banana or kiwi with the 1/4 cup berries in step 8, stirring cinnamon into the yogurt in step 4, or substituting maple syrup for honey in step 12 before posting your colorful fruit parfait on DIY.org.
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Facts about healthy snacks
🌾 Granola mixes oats, nuts, and sweeteners, so a small handful packs a lot of energy — great fuel for active kids!
🌈 Layering colorful fruits gives you different vitamins and makes your parfait look like a tasty rainbow — try 3+ colors!
🍓 Strawberries are about 90% water and one cup has roughly 50 calories — sweet and hydrating!
🥣 The word "parfait" means "perfect" in French — parfaits started out as elegant layered or frozen desserts.
🥛 Yogurt often contains live probiotics (friendly bacteria) that can help keep your tummy happy.
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