We all have our daily routines, that can get, well… boring. It’s easy to get stuck in a rut when preparing meals or snacks. This is close to my heart as I’m currently on a clean eating kick, as I’m doing the 12 week transformation challenge with Gold’s Gym. This stemmed from my 3 month hiatus away from lifting, and 3 months of indulging during Hawaii, Holidays and Florida. Excuses, excuses! Anyone, one thing that’s apparent from my food tracking on MyFitnessPal is that I was overeating and under exercising. Not only that, but I also found myself filling up on the wrong foods, putting my macro’s all out of whack. I’m now getting back on track I’m adjusting my meals and snacks. Recently one afternoon snack I’ve been enjoying s is Daiya Greek Yogurt. It makes and absolutely delicious berry parfait!
Daiya Greek yogurt
In 2013 I switched from a 20 year vegetarian diet to a 100% vegan diet. I had tried to make the switch before, but a couple of things always tempted me back. Namely cheese and greek yogurt. I will tell you for certain, that had Daiya been around back when I first tried I would have gone vegan much sooner. Pretty much any meat based product you can think of now has a vegan alternative. Including, thanks to Daiya, one of my old favorites… greek yogurts. Greek yogurt had always been my favorite type of yogurt. It was creamy, yet slightly tart. It had a thick consistency too, meaning you could use it for so many things! Let me just say that when Sprouts opened a store in our city last year I was over the moon. They stock a lot of Daiya products including my beloved greek yogurt.
Reasons to choose Daiya
Whether you are vegan, lactose intolerant, have food allergies or just want to switch to a healthier lifestyle Daiya is a great brand to seek out. For those with allergies be assured that Daiya products are free of dairy, gluten, soy, eggs, peanuts, fish and shellfish. For us vegans all Daiya products are free of animal products and certified vegan. All Daiya products have ingredients you can pronounce, with no hormones, no antibiotics and nothing artificial. Better for your health, better for the environment and better for the food system.
Each container of Daiya Greek yogurt contains just 150 calories making it a great way to enjoy an afternoon treat without racking up the calorie intake or destroying your appetite later. I’ve found it’s “just enough”. With 4.5g fat, 20g carbs and 8g protein it’s something that works right into my daily macros too. For those counting macros:
- Protein 21%
- Fat 27%
- Carb 53%
Daiya Berry Parfait
Serves 1
Ingredients:
- 1 tub Daiya Greek Yogurt
- 3oz berries*
- 1/4 cup granola*
*save a small amount for decoration
Directions:
Place 1/2 of the berries into bottom of jar, add 1/2 of the granola. Add 1/2 the tub of Greek Yogurt. Repeat the
layer of berries, granola and yogurt. Top your parfait with a sprinkle of granola, and any remaining berries. Serve and enjoy!
As you can see I chose the blueberry Daiya greek yogurt and blackberries for my parfait. Why? Blackberries were on sale at Sprouts. Gotta take advantage of those sales. I absolutely LOVE this with strawberries fresh from the farm and the strawberry greek yogurt but alas I haven’t been on a farm trip lately. I hear the strawberries are coming into season though so definitely making a trip soon!
Now although I may lick the lid of the lid of the yogurt to get every last bit of flavor, I can’t get my tongue into the pot. Thankfully I have a buddy that has a longer tongue and enjoys the Daiya greek yogurt as much as I do! Seriously Pixel loves this stuff and giving him the pot to lick clean is a little treat that keeps him quiet for about, oh… a minute. I guess all our family loves Daiya!
Questions:
What’s your favorite dessert?
Do you lick the yogurt off the lid?
What’s your favorite berry?
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Miss Thrifty
Oh, I always lick the yoghurt from the lid! It would be a shame to waste it, wouldn’t it? Seriously though: this recipe looks delicious and I can’t wait to try it.
Di Hickman
I know right. That’s a lot of yogurt on the lid, why throw it in the trash?
katriza
These look delicious! I love how healthy they are and perfect for trying to be healthier this year!
Di Hickman
Oh they are, or can be. Depending on the granola you use!
Sarah
What a pretty parfait, I love the color. This looks like a really great way to get in some berries & other great stuff!
Di Hickman
Great way to get in some micronutrients from the fruit!
Rachel Catherine
This looks really good. I’ve never heard of this brand before but it seems like it is great. I love yogurt so I’ll have to check it out.
Di Hickman
Definitely give it a try!
Brittany
Oh wow this looks delicious. I’ve been looking for a healthy treat option for my kids and this looks perfect!
Di Hickman
Great for kids, it’s so colorful and the granola adds a great crunch!
Nadia
Yummm!!! What an amazing recipe!! The finished parfait looks super tasty! Oh, and licking the lid is such a must 😀 I love raspberries the most!
xox Nadia
Di Hickman
Oh I love raspberries too! Not as much as strawberries though
Tereza
I love blueberry yoghurts – they are my favourite. Used to make a parfait like this when I was working in an office – it’s the perfect healthy breakfast! xx
Di Hickman
definitely a healthy breakfast!
Rojielyn
this is super easy to make and i am sure it is healthy and delicious. great for any occasion.
Di Hickman
It is easy to make, and yes good for snack, breakfast or dessert!
Toughcookiemommy
I love yogurt and I definitely lick the yogurt off the lid. The Daiya yogurt looks really flavorful and creamy and must be delicious when you add fruit to it.
Di Hickman
Yay another lid licker! 🙂
Amber Nelson
This looks so good, so I can only imagine that it tastes amazing too!
Courteney Noonan
I haven’t heard of this yoghurt but it looks so yummy! Berries, yoghurt and granola is one of my favourite meals. Also, I hate it when people like the yoghurt off of the lid haha – I don’t know why!
Di Hickman
hahahahaha. I’m sure we all have those quirky things we don’t like for no reason!
Tabitha Shakespeare
These look so yummy! Yogurt parfaits are one of my favorite healthy treats.
Di Hickman
yes they are so good!
Reesa Lewandowski
Oh I didn’t know Daiya had yogurt now! My brother would love this, I am going to share it with him!
Di Hickman
Oh girl they have everything! Tell him to try the cheesecake too!!!
Rojielyn
yummy dessert! i love berries.
Di Hickman
It’s delicious!
Rose Sahetapy
Delicious and healthy! Either as a dessert or breakfast this berry parfait is definitely a healthy choice dish. Your pictures are so cute!
Di Hickman
Thanks Rose! Trying to up my photography game 😉
Kiwi
I love parfaits its one of my favorite ways to make a quick breakfast snack. I love the way you layered your parfait.
Di Hickman
Thanks. Yes I love them for breakfasts too!
Angela Ricardo
As a military wife who could barely handle her busy schedule I am truly glad I came across your post. Daiya Greek Yogurt sounds healthy and delicious! Your Daiya Berry Parfait is so mouthwatering, I’m actually craving right now. Thanks for sharing. Will definitely check them out!
Di Hickman
Yes it’s amazing!
Anna
How does Daiya taste? Your parfait looks delicious!
Di Hickman
Tastes amazing, they do four flavors and of all the strawberry and blueberry are my favorite
Cara (@StylishGeek)
all I can say is yummy! love this recipe! we eat yogurt at our household all the time and we need to variate by adding more ingredients!
Di Hickman
For sure! The granola makes it more interesting and adds texture!
Logan
I love yogurt parfaits! It is one of my favorite breakfasts! This recipe looks great!
Di Hickman
Definitely good as a breakfast option!
Cecilia Cannon
I can’t tell you how delicious this looks!! I love a good crunchy yogurt in the morning and I will for sure give this a try.
Di Hickman
I think a lot of it is in the prep. Trust me I’ve had the same ingredients thrown together in a bowl and they don’t taste the same. We eat our food with the eyes too 😉
Belle
Oh my! That looks amazing! My kids love berries so I will give this a try. I am sure they’re going to love this.
Belle
Di Hickman
Yes berries are so good for us too!
Brandi with Big Fit Fam
I am by no means vegan or even vegitarian but your parfait looks good enough that i may have to give it a try!
Di Hickman
Try it with any yogurt. I just used Daiya to show that the vegan option is available.
Miss Thrifty
Oh my goodness! I had no idea that vegan Greek yoghurt was even a thing! That looks delicious.
Di Hickman
I know right! So many people think we eat nothing but lettuce 😀
Kindness in Demand
That looks delicious. I think my kids might actually eat this. I need to try it.
Di Hickman
Oh it’s so good, colorful which kids like!
Ana
I am a vegetarian but sometimes too.much dairy can irritate my stomach. So Daiya sounds perfect for me!
Di Hickman
Yes Ana! Hope it’s available over the pond! I’m looking forward to trying out some “Gary” in August when we’re over!
Heather L.
Yes, I lick the yogurt off the yogurt lid, and my dogs are all about licking the container clean whether or not they are supposed to. 😉 Greek yogurt is my favorite. That parfait looks so good.
Di Hickman
hahaha dogs and their yogurt pots!!!
Debra
What a pretty parfait, I loved that you added blackberries, I love fruit and yogurt! So yummy!
Di Hickman
Yep. Would have made more sense with blueberries with the blueberry yogurt but blackberries were on sale. Couldn’t pass em up!
Mandy Carter
I love creating a new parfait combinations. Not a big fan of greek yogurt but the flavors sounds like a great taste!
Di Hickman
Try the Daiya, not as tart as greek yogurt.
Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh
The color of this is beautiful! I love yogurt parfaits, and these sound like the perfect breakfast and snack!
Di Hickman
I’ve had it as both. And a dessert!
Jessi
This looks delicious! I always lick the yogurt off of the top of the lid. It feels like a waste if I don’t
Di Hickman
Hahaha glad it’s not just me!
Dawn McAlexander
Holy cow this looks good. I would love to have this for breakfast some morning. I bet it is super tasty.
Di Hickman
Yep delicious! The crunch of the granola really adds depth to the yogurt
Marcie
This looks really yummy! I love yogurt parfaits! This is so colorful, too!
Di Hickman
Thanks! Yes it’s definitely eye catching!
Krystel | Planning The Magic
THIS LOOKS SO GOOD. I usually don’t eat yogurt too much but I’ve been in the mood lately. Yum
Di Hickman
Me too! We all go through phases! I’ve been in an avocado phase too!
karen
Seriously – this looks so incredible. I really looooooove fruit and granola parfaits. Good to know about the Greek yogurt, especially the Daiya brand! Cant wait to make this!
Di Hickman
Yes fruit and granola go so well together!
robin Rue
That sounds really tasty. My sister in law is a vegan, so I am going to send this her way, too!
Di Hickman
It’s delicious!