Yogurt Parfait Practice Cups

Ingredients

Plan yogurt parfait practice cups around makes 2 parfait cups and about 8 minutes, no cooking.

• 1 1/2 cups vanilla or plain Greek yogurt
• 1 cup mixed berries (or one chopped fruit)
• 3/4 cup granola
• 2 teaspoons honey (optional)

How to Make It

Make yogurt parfait practice cups in a way that respects tired kids, short windows, and the need for a backup.

• Spoon a layer of yogurt into the bottom of each cup.
• Add a layer of berries, then a drizzle of honey if you want it sweeter.
• Repeat with another layer of yogurt and berries.
• Top with granola right before eating so it stays crunchy.

Make It Work for Picky Kids

The granola on top is the easy part to control, since soggy granola is a common dealbreaker.

• Keep the granola in a side cup and add it only when the kid is ready to eat
• Let the kid pick one fruit instead of a mix
• Use plain yogurt with honey on the side if vanilla is too sweet

Pack or Store

Layer ahead, but hold the granola so it does not turn to mush in the bag.

• Build the yogurt and fruit layers the night before and chill them
• Pack the granola in a separate cup or a snack bag taped to the lid
• Keep the cup cold with an ice pack until practice
• Serve with: a banana

Parent Tip

Press the granola gently into the top layer so it does not spill when the cup tips in a bag.