Fruit, Yogurt and Granola Parfait

By: Natasha Roy, Student Member

​For seventeen to eighteen years of our life, we are living with our families where the cooking, cleaning and laundry is done by most parents. Sometimes we have one or two chores that our parents give us to complete. Fast forward to university where students are suddenly responsible for EVERYTHING. This means they are responsible for cooking, cleaning and doing laundry all while balancing school work, extracurricular activities and social lives. I’m not going to sugar-coat it. Adjusting to living away from home and balancing these responsibilities can be a hard transition and is one of the reasons why many students consume processed foods or eat fast food. These foods are convenient and budget-friendly. However, what majority of students do not realize is that there are meals or snacks that can be made quickly and are good for you. Today, I’m going to share a fruit, yogurt and granola parfait recipe that is super easy to make and that can be consumed on the go.

Fruit, Yogurt and Granola Parfait
 
Preparation Time: 5 minutes    
​Cooking Time: N/A         
​Total Time: 5 minutes
 
Ingredients

• ½ cup (125 mL) fresh peaches and strawberries, sliced
• ½ cup (125 mL) vanilla Greek yogurt, divided
• ½ cup (125 mL) granola, divided

 

​Directions

1. In a mason jar, arrange half of the fruit on the bottom.
2. Secondly, arrange half of the yogurt on top of the fruit and then layer half of the granola on top of the yogurt.
3. Repeat these steps until all of the fruit, yogurt and granola are used up.
4. Place lid on mason jar and take to class or work.
5. Enjoy!

Natasha Roy is pursuing a degree in Foods and Nutrition at Brescia University College. After completing her degree, she hopes to become a dietitian focusing primarily on pediatric nutrition. Prior to attending Brescia, Natasha completed a diploma in Culinary Management and Nutrition from George Brown College in Toronto. She firmly believes that having both cooking and nutrition knowledge will enrich the experience for clients as the dietitian will understand the practical and theoretical aspects. In the future, Natasha hopes to raise awareness about the relationship between the culinary arts and nutrition. ​