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Healthy High-Protein Strawberry Parfait Jars

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A quick and easy high-protein parfait featuring creamy Greek yogurt and cottage cheese layered with fresh strawberries and crunchy granola, perfect for fresh mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) plain Greek yogurt, full-fat or low-fat
  • ½ cup (120 g) small-curd cottage cheese, low-fat
  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon (21 g) honey
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (60 g) granola
  • 1 tablespoon (12 g) chia seeds (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) almond milk (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 cup (150 g) of fresh strawberries under cold water. Hull and slice them into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup (240 ml) plain Greek yogurt and ½ cup (120 g) small-curd cottage cheese. Add 1 tablespoon (21 g) honey and 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract. Fold gently with a spatula until smooth but still slightly textured. Stir in 1 tablespoon (12 g) chia seeds if desired.
  3. Using 8 oz (240 ml) glass jars, spoon a layer of the creamy yogurt-cottage cheese mixture (about ¼ cup / 60 ml). Follow with a layer of sliced strawberries (about 2 tablespoons / 30 g). Sprinkle 2 tablespoons (15 g) of granola on top.
  4. Repeat the layering until jars are filled, ending with a final sprinkle of granola and a few sliced strawberries on top.
  5. Chill the parfaits for about 30 minutes if desired to let flavors meld and chia seeds thicken the mixture. Cover jars with lids or plastic wrap if chilling.

Notes

Pulse cottage cheese in a food processor for a smoother texture if desired. Add granola just before serving to keep it crunchy. Use fresh granola to avoid sogginess. For vegan version, substitute dairy ingredients with plant-based alternatives and honey with maple syrup.

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