BLACKBERRY YOGHURT MANGO PARFAIT

Happy Friyay my lovelies! It has been mango season in Nairobi and I always take advantage of these sweet delicious fruit. Mango is used to make ice cream, juices, fruits bars, smoothies, ice cream, fruit bars, raspados, aguas frescas, pies, and sweet chili sauce. In Central America, mango is either eaten green mixed with salt, vinegar, black pepper, and hot sauce, or ripe in various forms. Pieces of mango can be mashed and used as a topping on ice cream or blended with milk and ice as milkshakes.  Sweet glutinous rice is flavored with coconut, then served with sliced mango as a dessert. Green mangoes can be used in mango salad with fish sauce and dried shrimp. Mango with condensed milk may be used as a topping for shaved ice. Sour, unripe mangoes are used in chutneys, athanu, pickles, side dishes, or may be eaten raw with salt, chili, or soy sauce.  Ripe mangoes are also used to make curries.  The fruit is also added to cereal products such as muesli and oat granola or parfait. Mangoes may be used to make juices, mango nectar, and as a flavoring and major ingredient in ice cream and sorbets. As you can see, the mango is not just a humble fruit but can be incorporated in many meals, from the savory to sweet. For my parfait today I chose to use cereal and to layer with the blackberry yoghurt. I love that with parfaits you can use fruit, cereals, granola, cake or even oats to layer the dessert.

INGREDIENTS

500ml Blackberry Yoghurt

1 Cup Weetabix Cereals

1 Mango

METHOD

Pour the weetabix cereal at the bottom of a dessert glass

Layer with a generous amount of the blackberry yoghurt

Add another layer of weetabix cereal

Top with chopped bite sized mangoes

You can leave in the fridge for a few minutes to enjoy a cool parfait

BLACKBERRY YOGHURT MANGO PARFAIT

Recipe by Mulunga Alukwe

Prep time: 5 Minutes
Cook time: 0 Minutes
Total time: 5 Minutes
Yield: 1 Glass
Ingredients

• 500ml Blackberry Yoghurt
• 1 Cup Weetabix Cereals
• 1 Mango

Cooking Directions

1. Add crushed weetabix cereal at the bottom of a glass
2. Pour in the blackberry yoghurt
3. Add another layer of the weetabix cereal
4. Add bite size chopped mango

FAQs — Blackberry Yoghurt Mango Parfait

Q: What is a parfait?
A: A parfait is a layered dessert or snack that typically includes yogurt, fruit, and sometimes granola or nuts, assembled in clear glasses to showcase the colorful layers.

Q: Can I use any type of yogurt for this parfait?
A: Yes, you can use plain, Greek, or flavored yogurt based on your preference. Greek yogurt will make the parfait creamier and higher in protein.

Q: Is this parfait suitable for breakfast?
A: Absolutely! This parfait is a nutritious and refreshing breakfast or snack option, packed with protein, vitamins, and antioxidants.

Q: Can I prepare the parfait in advance?
A: Yes, you can prepare the parfait a few hours ahead or overnight in the fridge. Keep the granola separate if you want to maintain its crunch.

Q: Is this parfait vegan?
A: The classic recipe uses dairy yogurt, but you can easily substitute with plant-based yogurt alternatives to make it vegan.

Q: How can I make this parfait more filling?
A: Add a layer of granola, nuts, or seeds for added fiber and healthy fats to keep you satisfied longer.

Q: Can I freeze this parfait?
A: Freezing yogurt parfaits is not recommended as the texture of the yogurt and fruit can change after thawing.

Nutrition Card

Per serving (1 parfait glass, approx. 200g)

Nutrient	Amount	Notes
Calories	180 kcal	Moderate calorie content from yogurt and fruit
Protein	8 g	Primarily from yogurt
Carbohydrates	30 g	From fruit natural sugars and yogurt
Sugars	22 g	Natural sugars in fruit plus any added yogurt sweeteners
Total Fat	2 g	Low fat, depending on yogurt choice
Saturated Fat	1 g	Depends on yogurt type
Fiber	4 g	From berries and mango
Sodium	60 mg	Low sodium content
Vitamins & Minerals	High in Vitamin C, calcium

Dietary Information Table 

Diet Type	Suitable?	Notes
Vegetarian	✅ Yes	Contains no meat or gelatin
Vegan	✅ Possible	Use plant-based yogurt alternatives
Gluten-Free	✅ Yes	Naturally gluten-free unless added granola contains gluten
Dairy-Free	✅ Possible	Use dairy-free yogurt alternatives
Nut-Free	✅ Yes	Traditional recipe contains no nuts
Low Carb	❌ No	Contains natural fruit sugars
Keto	❌ No	Too high in carbohydrates for keto diet

Please note that these values are estimates and can vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used. For precise nutritional information, consider using a nutrition calculator with exact ingredient measurements.

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