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    Home » Breakfast and Brunch Recipes » Skinny Strawberry Rhubarb Parfait with Yogurt

    Skinny Strawberry Rhubarb Parfait with Yogurt

    Published: Apr 13, 2016 · Modified: Sep 22, 2018 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 10 Comments

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    This skinny strawberry rhubarb parfait could be a dessert, or it could be a healthy breakfast! Layer your choice of yogurt with rhubarb compote and fresh strawberries.
    Skinny Strawberry Rhubarb Parfait in glass jars with a black and white polka dot napkin
    Paired with strawberries, rhubarb shines in this Skinny Strawberry Rhubarb Parfait.

    This is a recipe that you can easily adapt. Use your favourite yogurt, as there are so many choices available now: full-fat, low-fat, 0-fat, Greek, or dairy-free cultured milks like almond or coconut. Choose your sweetener, or leave it out.

    This parfait recipe has very little sweetener as the natural sweetness of strawberries is really all you need. It's sweet enough for dessert, and it's healthy enough for breakfast. Add a little granola on top if you want a more substantial breakfast.

    Skinny Strawberry Rhubarb Parfait in a glass jar garnished with a rhubarb curl.

    Do you remember that shy girl in school who always depended on friends to draw her into a crowd? The one who wouldn't venture out if she didn't have someone stuck close by? Didn't like being on her own?

    That girl is how I view rhubarb. It's nice, it's interesting, it's even strangely beautiful, but it really doesn't like to stand alone. Rhubarb needs strawberries or pineapple or ginger or even vanilla to really bring out the best in it.

    And when it gets the right companion, it's absolutely awesome. Believe me: pair it with mint and make this amazing Rhubarb Mint Mojito.

     skinny strawberry rhubarb parfait in a glass jar garnished with mint and a curl of rhubarb

    I started eating more rhubarb, and growing my own, as soon as I learned it was a good source of calcium. I like to have some rhubarb compote stored in the refrigerator so I can use it in other recipes, like this Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Smoothie or this Rhubarb Bellini Prosecco Cocktail. It's easy to make.

    How to make rhubarb compote, also called stewed rhubarb

    To make rhubarb compote, put 4 cups chopped rhubarb stalks in a medium pot with ⅓ cup water and ¼ cup maple syrup or honey. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender. Store in refrigerator.

    So next time, you spot rhubarb in your farmer's market, don't pass it up. Fill a bag with fresh stalks, find a soul mate like strawberries to enhance it and create this Skinny Strawberry Rhubarb Parfait to begin . . . or end your day.

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    Skinny Strawberry Rhubarb Parfait. Sweet enough for dessert, healthy enough for breakfast! Made with your choice of yogurt, stewed rhubarb, and fresh strawberries. No refined sugar! |www.flavourandsavour.com

    Skinny Strawberry Rhubarb Parfait

    This skinny strawberry rhubarb parfait could be a dessert, or it could be a healthy breakfast! Layer your choice of yogurt with rhubarb compote and fresh strawberries.
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    Course: Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine: Canadian, American, Gluten-Free
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 serving
    Calories: 150kcal
    Author: Elaine
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    Ingredients

    • 1 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt or yogurt of your choice
    • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
    • ¼ cup rhubarb compote, see instructions below
    • 2 strawberries, sliced thinly

    Instructions

    • To make rhubarb compote, put 4 cups chopped rhubarb stalks in a medium pot with ⅓ cup water and ¼ cup maple syrup. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender. Store in refrigerator.
    • To make a parfait, mix yogurt with honey or maple syrup (optional). Spoon a little into a glass jar or serving glass. add layers of rhubarb compote and freshly sliced strawberries. Repeat layers.
    • Garnish with a drizzle of honey, or a curl of rhubarb and chill or serve immediately.

    Notes

    To make a rhubarb curl, use a vegetable peeler to pare a thin slice from a stalk of rhubarb. Twirl around your finger to form.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 20g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 74mg | Potassium: 406mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin C: 16.6mg | Calcium: 246mg
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    Nutrition Facts
    Skinny Strawberry Rhubarb Parfait
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 150
    % Daily Value*
    Cholesterol 10mg3%
    Sodium 74mg3%
    Potassium 406mg12%
    Carbohydrates 15g5%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 12g13%
    Protein 20g40%
    Vitamin C 16.6mg20%
    Calcium 246mg25%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Are you a rhubarb fan? You might like these recipes, too.

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    Skinny Strawberry Rhubarb Parfait. Sweet enough for dessert, healthy enough for breakfast! Made with your choice of yogurt, rhubarb compote, and fresh strawberries. No refined sugar! |www.flavourandsavour.com

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    Comments

    1. Laurie

      June 24, 2022 at 7:06 am

      I was looking for what to do with my latest harvest of rhubarb (finally have my own plants) and made this! Later today I'm going to make your banana bread cookies. Can't wait. Your recipes are always so clearly written and yummy- and your photos are always inspiring!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 24, 2022 at 8:30 am

        Aww thanks, Laurie! That's very kind. I'll bet you're enjoying your new home!

        Reply
    2. Paula

      March 14, 2020 at 7:38 pm

      5 stars
      Can't wait for rhubarb season. I made this one over and over last spring.

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        March 14, 2020 at 7:50 pm

        Thanks Paula! Agreed. It's one of my favourites, too.

        Reply
    3. Flavour & Savour

      April 25, 2016 at 7:33 am

      Thanks Keith!

      Reply
    4. Kari Peters

      April 20, 2016 at 9:41 am

      5 stars
      My mom has a huge rhubarb plant so I should be swimming in rhubarb soon. Strawberry rhubarb is probably my favorite combination, but raspberry is pretty good too!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        April 20, 2016 at 9:44 am

        Grab it while you can! I didn't freeze enough last year, so I'm determined to do so this spring.

        Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        April 20, 2016 at 10:13 am

        That's funny you should mention rhubarb-raspberry! I'm making rhubarb-raspberry crisp right now!

        Reply
    5. pat

      April 14, 2016 at 9:06 am

      Oh....this sounds like my kind of breakfast! My three rhubarb plants are doing fantastic and this compote is my project for today! Thanks for sharing and I love your photos! 🙂

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        April 14, 2016 at 10:06 am

        Thanks Pat! I have one rhubarb plant that is super healthy and the other one, for some unknown reason, is looking pretty sickly. I never seem to freeze enough rhubarb for the winter, so this year that's my goal. Photos--OMG, yours are stupendous and I'm continually inspired by them! Have a great day.

        Reply

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