Yogurt is such a good way to get in added protein and calcium. Beware of some of the 5-ounce cups that are sweetened. Check the labels to see just how much sugar, not to mention the excess calories you are consuming. I choose plain Greek yogurt and typically go for nonfat or low fat. But I will admit there is a bit of a tang and it can be somewhat flavorless. I have you covered, a little bit of blueberry (or any berry sauce) will do the trick as will a little drizzle of my favorite sugar-free maple syrup. This will be your new go-to lower in sugar breakfast that will taste great, be high in protein, and not to mention visionally appealing, you’re welcome!

Here are the easy directions:

Prepare the Blueberry Sauce.

Add about 1/2 cup of blueberries and 1/2 cup of water to a small pot. Cook on medium heat until the berries cook down and the liquid thickens. You may add a little lemon zest to brighten the flavor. Allow this too cool completely. It’s actually better day 2, or day 3, so make it and store in the fridge for the week.

You may do the same preparation for raspberry or strawberry sauce, but pour that through a strainer and press it through allowing all the smooth juices to fall into a bowl. Chill until ready to use.

Yogurt Preparation.

In a high-speed blender, add the yogurt and a good drizzle of maple syrup. Blend until the maple syrup is well incorporated into the yogurt and it’s super creamy and smooth. It has a whipped effect. This is an added step. Alternatively, feel free to whisk in a bowl.

Assemble the Parfait.

This recipe will be enough for 2 parfait glasses or mason jars, so split the ingredients. There are so many possibilities here. In the summer months when blueberries are in abundance I like to add blueberries to the bottom of the glass, top with yogurt, then blueberry sauce, more blueberries and some granola. I have a homemade granola recipe on my blog. In the fall, I like some diced warmed apples with blueberry sauce. Feel free to experiment with yogurt, fruit, and berry sauce combos.

Garnish ideas: Cacao nibs which are a highly nutritious chocolate product made from crushed cocoa beans, or cookie crumbles like a graham cracker especially if you have this as more of a dessert or snack, and  pomegranates, roasted and salted nuts, or seeds.