Tropical Fruit Brunch Parfait

This parfait is a 10-minute no-cook brunch that looks layered and fancy in a glass but takes zero skill to assemble. Non-fat cottage cheese mixed with peach yogurt and raisins forms a creamy, protein-rich base. Canned tropical fruit salad adds juicy sweetness, and granola on top brings the crunch.

The cottage cheese and yogurt combination gives you a more substantial parfait than yogurt alone. The raisins add chewy, concentrated sweetness throughout the creamy layer, and the tropical fruit (think pineapple, papaya, mango) brings a bright, sunny flavor that wakes up the whole bowl.

Drain the canned fruit well before layering. Excess syrup makes the granola soggy and dilutes the creamy layer.

Kitchen Tips

• Layer in glasses for the best presentation: creamy mixture first, fruit in the middle, granola on top.
• Assemble just before serving. The granola loses its crunch within minutes once it touches the wet layers.
• Use sugar-free peach yogurt as the recipe calls for. Flavored yogurts with added sugar make this too sweet when combined with the canned fruit.

Variations

• Swap canned tropical fruit for fresh mango, kiwi, and pineapple chunks when in season.
• Use Greek yogurt instead of regular non-fat for a thicker, tangier layer with even more protein.
• Add a drizzle of honey or a sprinkle of toasted coconut flakes on top for extra flavor.