Greek Yogurt Fruit Parfaits

As a nutrition and wellness coordinator, I am always trying to find ways to get staff and clients to try new and healthy foods. For a meeting, I introduced Greek yogurt by serving Greek Yogurt Fruit Parfaits.  This yogurt has twice the protein of the regular varieties, is easy to digest, and has less carbs than regular yogurt. How's that for a nutritional powerhouse?

What you will need:

Greek yogurt

All-natural fruit preserves or jam

Fruit (Any of the following: bananas, pineapple, berries, peaches, etc.)

Optional: Honey or other sweetener

Optional: Granola

1. To sweeten up the plain variety, I add organic, no-sugar added jam and mix. If you want to skip this step, buy the flavored greek yogurt. 

2. Layer fruit on bottom of serving dishes, shot glasses, or drinking glasses.

3. Layer yogurt. Repeat. Top with fruit garnishes.

Optional: You can also layer and top it off with granola.

Berry and Tropical

*Note*

If using pineapple in your parfaits, serve immediately! If it is let to sit, the acid from the pineapple mixes with the yogurt and produces an awful taste. I speak from experience!

In addition to eating this with fruit, it works great as a substitute for recipes that call for milk, creams, etc.  If a dip calls for sour cream and mayo, I substitute half of for the yogurt. No one notices and it is so much healthier :)

What other flavors or fruit combinations would be good?