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Healthy Lemon Blackberry Yogurt Parfait

April 30, 2016 By Megan 104 Comments

This blackberry lemon yogurt parfait is healthy enough for breakfast but delicious enough for dessert. It's so simple and takes no time at all! Don’t you love foods that can double as both a breakfast AND a dessert? I sure do. We don’t do dessert after dinner here every night, but it is nice to end the meal with a touch of sweetness some times. Or, according to 4-year-old K, it’s nice to have dessert every night. While he usually enjoys a bit of applesauce or yogurt to satisfy his dessert-loving tooth, I love surprising everyone with a fun treat. This healthy lemon blackberry yogurt parfait is easy peasy, especially if you make the blackberry jam ahead of time. These took me less than 5 minutes to whip up and they were a bit hit. A huge hit, actually.

The best part? They are so healthy that they work perfectly as an awesome energy-boosting, filling breakfast. We all loved them so much that I made them for breakfast the very next morning. I kid you not.

What do you need? Just a few simple ingredients. I started with a good plain natural yogurt. I used Hewitt’s 2% natural yogurt. We really like Hewitts products and K especially likes their delicious organic goat’s milk. This plain and thick yogourt is made without any additives or preservatives, is full of healthy probiotics, and is perfect for these parfaits.  Since it’s 2%, it’s rich and thick enough to make a good parfait, but is lower in fat than other yogourts. Next I gathered a good granola. I normally enjoy making my own, but you can use any kind of granola you want. For this one, I used a coconut pecan granola. Then, the sweet and delicious blackberries. And finally, a lemon. I made the blackberry chia jam the day before and I can’t believe how easy and quick it was. No more store-bought jam for us! This blackberry lemon yogurt parfait is healthy enough for breakfast but delicious enough for dessert. It's so simple and takes no time at all! To assemble the parfaits, you just layer the ingredients. Super simple. Details are below. AND, once you’re done making and devouring these delicious lemon blackberry parfaits, make sure you check out the contests at the end of this post.

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Healthy Lemon Blackberry Yogurt Parfait

Ingredients

(makes 2 parfaits)

  • 1/2 cup Blackberry Chia Jam (see recipe below)
  • 1 cup Lemon Yogurt (recipe below)
  • 1/2 cup fresh Blackberries
  • 1/2 cup Granola of your choice

Blackberry Jam

  • 2 cups fresh Blackberries
  • 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  1. Start by adding the blackberries, 1 tablespoon of maple syrup and the lemon juice into a small saucepan. Over medium-high heat, bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and let simmer (uncovered) for 5 minutes.
  2. After about 5 minutes, mash the blackberries in the pot and add the chia seeds.
  3. Let simmer (uncovered) for another 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat once the jam thickens.
  4. Taste. If you’d like it sweeter, add another tablespoon of maple syrup or one tablespoon of non-refined sugar to make sure it doesn’t get too runny.
  5. You can refrigerate this for 1-2 weeks, but I’m pretty sure you’ll be eating it much sooner than that!

Lemon Yogurt

  • 1 cup Plain Natural Yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 heaping teaspoon lemon zest
  1. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.

Parfaits

  1. Start by adding a layer of yogurt to the bottom of the dish or glass. I love making these in mason jars (250ml size).
  2. Next, add a layer of granola.
  3. On top of the granola, add a layer of blackberry jam.
  4. Continue the layering so you have six layers in total. Top with fresh blackberries and, if you’re feeling fancy, add a bit of lemon zest. Serve and enjoy.

This blackberry lemon yogurt parfait is healthy enough for breakfast but delicious enough for dessert. It's so simple and takes no time at all!

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Comments

  1. Laurie P says

    May 1, 2016 at 3:54 pm

    My favorite thing to make with yogurt is Tzatziki for souvlaki!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      May 2, 2016 at 1:38 am

      Oh I love tzatiki!

      Reply
    • Susan B says

      May 3, 2016 at 6:36 am

      I totally agree. Tzatziki it is!

      Reply
  2. Natasha Mila says

    May 1, 2016 at 4:08 pm

    My favorite thing to make with yogurt is smoothies in the morning! I usually combine fruits, some veggies, yogurt, milk and peanut butter in my regular smoothie! Trying to get more veggies in…

    Reply
    • Megan says

      May 2, 2016 at 1:37 am

      Sounds awesome!

      Reply
  3. Carole Dube says

    May 1, 2016 at 8:15 pm

    My favourite thing to make with yoghurt is smoothies!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      May 2, 2016 at 1:37 am

      That’s one of our faves too:)

      Reply
  4. Cathy Oppedisano says

    May 1, 2016 at 10:12 pm

    My favourite thing to make with yogurt is cake. I like adding it to cake recipes — it makes me feel a little more healthy about eating cake for dessert.

    Reply
    • Megan says

      May 2, 2016 at 1:37 am

      Yogurt in cakes is awesome, thanks for sharing

      Reply
  5. Erika Letson says

    May 1, 2016 at 10:41 pm

    My favourite thing to make with yogurt is blueberry pancakes. So good!

    Reply
    • Megan says

      May 2, 2016 at 1:37 am

      Yum, we are big blueberry pancake fans here!

      Reply
  6. Amy Heffernan says

    May 2, 2016 at 11:49 am

    Smoothies. 🙂

    Reply
  7. Garnet Leib says

    May 2, 2016 at 1:17 pm

    Banana Loaf

    Reply
  8. Sarah N. says

    May 2, 2016 at 1:17 pm

    I don’t consider it a smoothie unless it has copious amounts of yogurt in it.

    Reply
  9. Kathy Thorn says

    May 2, 2016 at 1:21 pm

    My favorite thing to make with yogurt are breakfast muffins.

    Reply
  10. Mike Gismondi says

    May 2, 2016 at 1:36 pm

    Smoothies is my favourite thing to make with yogurt!

    Reply
  11. Jim says

    May 2, 2016 at 1:48 pm

    Yogurt…just plain yogurt!

    Reply
  12. Florence Cochrane says

    May 2, 2016 at 2:37 pm

    I like to make chicken stripes using plain yogurt.

    Reply
  13. SarahJ says

    May 2, 2016 at 3:52 pm

    I love putting apple and yogurt together and topping it with granola.

    Reply
  14. intensev5 says

    May 2, 2016 at 3:55 pm

    I like making mustard chicken with plain yoghurt. Entry form name: Marlene v.

    Reply
  15. LILLIAN BROWN says

    May 2, 2016 at 4:04 pm

    My favorite thing to make with yogurt would be Tzatziki

    Reply
  16. Kathleen says

    May 2, 2016 at 4:39 pm

    smoothies for sure

    Reply
  17. Wayne Couzens says

    May 2, 2016 at 4:45 pm

    Looks like a recipe I have to try

    Reply
  18. Silvia D says

    May 2, 2016 at 4:53 pm

    my favourite is Raspberry Yogurt Muffins.. or cranberry orange yogurt muffins!

    Reply
  19. ivy pluchinsky says

    May 2, 2016 at 4:55 pm

    I like making smoothies with yogurt, so yummy

    Reply
  20. Jennifer C. says

    May 2, 2016 at 5:02 pm

    Oops. I answered in the space above. I love to bake pumpkin scones! 🙂

    Reply
  21. Edith Rennes says

    May 2, 2016 at 5:54 pm

    I love it in smoothies

    Reply
  22. Tara Betterley says

    May 2, 2016 at 6:05 pm

    I love making smooties with yogurt. I also like just taking plain yogurt (or vanilla) and just added fresh fruit to it.

    Reply
  23. Sandi Tymchuk says

    May 2, 2016 at 6:50 pm

    I enjoy making Greek yogurt with pureed berries and sugar-free flavoured sweeteners (Torani, for eg.).

    Reply
  24. Wanda Bergman says

    May 2, 2016 at 7:31 pm

    I love to serve it with sliced fresh bananas mixed in.

    Reply
  25. Shelley Nelson says

    May 2, 2016 at 7:38 pm

    Your question asked what my favourite thing is to bake (not sure why everyone else is answering favourite thing to make so hopefully I am doing this right). My favourite thing to bake is banana bread. It is my Mom’s recipe and it is so delicious.

    Reply
  26. Shelley Nelson says

    May 2, 2016 at 7:40 pm

    found the question re yogourt -my favourite thing to make with yogourt is definitely dips for veggies.

    Reply
  27. Holly MacRitchie says

    May 2, 2016 at 7:49 pm

    I make a delicious cheesecake with yogurt!

    Reply
  28. scott macmillan says

    May 2, 2016 at 7:57 pm

    I have a smoothie with yogurt every morning.Trying to keep the probiotic’s at an optimum level.

    Reply
  29. melissa fowers says

    May 2, 2016 at 8:18 pm

    I LOVE to make monkey bread

    Reply
  30. Stephanie LaPlante says

    May 2, 2016 at 8:31 pm

    My favorite thing to make with yogurt is tzatziki sauce. Plain yogurt of coarse.

    Reply
  31. Cairine says

    May 2, 2016 at 9:10 pm

    I like yoghurt just by itself but I have used it in baking things like cake and muffins and like it that way.

    Reply
  32. Tarah says

    May 2, 2016 at 9:32 pm

    This looks so delicious!

    Reply
  33. Menucha says

    May 2, 2016 at 9:34 pm

    That looks so delicious!

    Reply
  34. Christine Holliday says

    May 2, 2016 at 9:46 pm

    i LIKE TO JUST LEAVE IT ALONE BUT I PUT ON A LOT OF THINGS. LIKE SALADS, IN DRESSINGS.

    Reply
  35. Edmond says

    May 2, 2016 at 10:09 pm

    Good Golly Miss Molly , OMG, my fave:yogurt with milk & honey for cereal. Thank you for the awesomeness, the contest, and generosity. 🙂

    Reply
  36. Daniela Plume says

    May 2, 2016 at 10:14 pm

    I love smoothies!!!

    Reply
  37. Lauryn R says

    May 2, 2016 at 10:25 pm

    I love making parfait with yogurt! I have never made them with blackberries and lemon though, this sounds incredible! 🙂

    Reply
  38. Bailey Dexter says

    May 2, 2016 at 10:58 pm

    I love baking with yogurt, perfect for a moist cake!

    Reply
  39. jenny stratton says

    May 2, 2016 at 11:09 pm

    I love baking cheesecake and cookies.

    Reply
  40. Pam H. says

    May 2, 2016 at 11:17 pm

    My favorite thing to bake is cookies.

    Reply
  41. MaryAnn says

    May 2, 2016 at 11:20 pm

    My favorite thing to bake is pumpkin bread

    Reply
  42. BobbiJo Pentney says

    May 2, 2016 at 11:45 pm

    I love strawberry banana smoothies

    Reply
  43. Kim M says

    May 3, 2016 at 12:25 am

    I am forever making banana blueberry muffins.

    Reply
  44. wsiemens says

    May 3, 2016 at 12:41 am

    My favourite is the new trend of high fat indulgent yogurt, add some fruit or nuts and it’s perfect,

    Reply
  45. ginette4 says

    May 3, 2016 at 12:50 am

    I use yogurt to make pumpkin loaf, zucchini bread and carrot cake

    Reply
  46. Charlotte/chalbe says

    May 3, 2016 at 12:59 am

    Fresh berries and yogurt are my favorite dessert

    Reply
  47. wen budro says

    May 3, 2016 at 1:24 am

    My favorite thing to bake is a yogurt lemon pound cake.

    Reply
  48. kevin linkie says

    May 3, 2016 at 1:31 am

    I love making yogurt parfaits with granola and strawberries, delicious and healthier snack.

    Reply
  49. Christie says

    May 3, 2016 at 1:56 am

    We love making smoothies and parfaits and sauces!

    Reply
  50. Nicole says

    May 3, 2016 at 2:21 am

    We love to make banana bread with yogurt – so good!

    Reply
  51. loquaciouslorna says

    May 3, 2016 at 3:33 am

    Fruit and yoghurt together!

    Reply
  52. Julie bolduc says

    May 3, 2016 at 3:56 am

    I love making smoothies

    Reply
  53. Andrea Amy says

    May 3, 2016 at 4:18 am

    My favourite thing to make with yogurt are smoothies. I’ve never cooked or baked with yogurt before, I normally just eat it with granola 🙂

    Reply
  54. Lauren Becker says

    May 3, 2016 at 4:57 am

    I love to make cupcakes. 🙂 They are just perfect!

    Lauren51990 AT aol DOT com

    Reply
  55. Glenda Wong says

    May 3, 2016 at 11:24 am

    I love to make smoothies with yogurt- strawberry and peach are my favoutites!

    Reply
  56. RayH says

    May 3, 2016 at 12:03 pm

    This looks like you could make it with Skye too. Love Gay Lea products

    Reply
  57. katydidit21 says

    May 3, 2016 at 12:40 pm

    Smoothies. And dips. We also use Plain greek yoghurt in place of sour cream.

    Reply
  58. vicvac7 says

    May 3, 2016 at 1:15 pm

    I really like to make chocolate cake.

    Reply
  59. bokononist1 says

    May 3, 2016 at 1:19 pm

    My favorite thing to bake is scones. They’re so easy to whip together and always, always delicious!

    Reply
  60. bokononist1 says

    May 3, 2016 at 1:20 pm

    My favorite thing to make with yogurt is smoothies.

    Reply
  61. Nina says

    May 3, 2016 at 1:36 pm

    Looks soooo good!!!

    Reply
  62. Jessica C says

    May 3, 2016 at 2:57 pm

    I love to put yogurt in my smoothies

    Reply
  63. Shannon says

    May 3, 2016 at 3:06 pm

    I love baking cookies with the kids…we love finding new recipes to try!

    Reply
  64. Dana says

    May 3, 2016 at 3:08 pm

    I love making smoothies with yogurt! I even use it sometimes in sauces to help thicken it up instead of sour cream!

    Reply
  65. Shannon says

    May 3, 2016 at 3:09 pm

    I love my morning smoothie….greek yogurt, milk, apple banana, almonds and cinnamon!

    Reply
  66. Brenna H. says

    May 3, 2016 at 6:11 pm

    My favorite thing to make with yogurt is fruit and veggie smoothies!

    Reply
  67. Sandy Couzens says

    May 3, 2016 at 6:44 pm

    We make our own yogurt 🙂 We use it in so many things. I really had to think of what my favorite is but I’m sure it’s Tandoori Salmon. We mix a generous amount of Tandoori seasoning with yogurt, pour it in a bag with a beautiful piece of salmon and marinate it overnight. This is amazing grilled…Thank you for this great giveaway 🙂

    Reply
  68. l p says

    May 3, 2016 at 6:54 pm

    we have it in savoury and sweet dips. thanks

    Reply
  69. Sylvia says

    May 3, 2016 at 7:15 pm

    I love making Indian style cucumber raita with yogurt. It is so refreshing!

    Reply
  70. Janet says

    May 3, 2016 at 8:18 pm

    I like to make a berry parfait with yogurt-so delicious!

    Reply
  71. Nadeem Hajee says

    May 3, 2016 at 11:51 pm

    My favorite thing to make with yogurt is smoothies

    Reply
  72. hsibley says

    May 4, 2016 at 12:31 am

    I love making smoothies with yogurt.

    Reply
  73. Pgh Igloo says

    May 4, 2016 at 12:33 am

    I love making raita with yogurt, too!

    Reply
  74. Margaret H says

    May 4, 2016 at 2:40 am

    I love yogurt with fresh fruit

    Reply
  75. surinder gurm says

    May 4, 2016 at 3:05 am

    Butter chicken

    Reply
  76. vickie allbright says

    May 4, 2016 at 3:50 am

    i love making fruit parfaits with yogurt

    Reply
  77. Judy Thuy Duong says

    May 4, 2016 at 3:51 am

    My favorite thing to make with yogurt is banana bread.

    Reply
  78. Angela Mitchell says

    May 4, 2016 at 6:12 am

    I love to make something similar to a parfait but make it in a bowl and I add milk to it has the consistency of cereal.

    Reply
  79. Diane52 says

    May 4, 2016 at 9:50 am

    I use yogurt to make Tzatziki.

    Reply
  80. Angela Kinder says

    May 4, 2016 at 2:00 pm

    I love to bake brownies! I have so many different brownie recipes I could open up my own brownie shop!

    Reply
  81. Darren Scrubb says

    May 4, 2016 at 3:43 pm

    I like a veggie smoothie with yogurt

    Reply
  82. Meghan B says

    May 4, 2016 at 6:25 pm

    I love to make fruit smoothies!

    Reply
  83. Claire says

    May 4, 2016 at 8:43 pm

    i use the plain as sour crema

    Reply
  84. Jana M. Liu says

    May 4, 2016 at 10:13 pm

    I love making garlic yogurt chicken

    Reply
  85. leana says

    May 4, 2016 at 10:41 pm

    I love to bake cookies with my daughter!

    Reply
  86. Breanna Danielle Pollard says

    May 4, 2016 at 11:04 pm

    I love fruit and yogurt together.

    Reply
  87. Ellen Casper says

    May 5, 2016 at 12:28 am

    I love potaoe salad with yogurt and sour cream for the sauce,

    Reply
  88. dawn walsh says

    May 5, 2016 at 2:30 am

    my favorite thing to make with yogurt is cereal and yogurt

    Reply
  89. Amber G. says

    May 5, 2016 at 5:55 am

    Pinapples!!

    Reply
  90. Donnas says

    May 5, 2016 at 10:22 am

    I love yogourt on its own and I also like to add it to smoothies.

    Reply
  91. Aimee says

    May 7, 2016 at 3:30 pm

    I make smoothies

    Reply
  92. Dave S says

    May 8, 2016 at 12:23 am

    My favourite thing to make with yogurt is smoothies

    Reply
  93. Rebby says

    May 8, 2016 at 12:37 am

    I love to make curries and tandoori chicken with yogurt!

    Reply
  94. Rachel C says

    May 8, 2016 at 3:26 am

    I like to freeze yogurt in litle dots on a cookie sheet. The kids love it!

    Reply
  95. Laurie W. says

    May 8, 2016 at 7:42 pm

    I make smoothies with yogourt. So delicious!!

    Reply
  96. Sherry K says

    May 8, 2016 at 11:51 pm

    I love yogurt mixed with oatmeal, chia, milk and blueberries -overnight in the fridge and delicious for breakfast.

    Reply
  97. linda w. says

    May 9, 2016 at 12:13 am

    I love to put Greek yogurt in my smoothies.

    Reply
  98. Leela says

    May 9, 2016 at 2:44 am

    Lemon blueberry bundt cake.

    Reply

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