Yogurt & Oat Parfait

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup full-fat plain yogurt
• 4 tbsp rolled oats, soaked until soft
• 1/4 cup soft fruit (banana, blueberry, or strawberry)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Method

1. 01

   In a small bowl or jar, spoon 1/4 cup of full-fat plain yogurt as the base layer.

2. 02

   Sprinkle 2 tbsp of softened rolled oats (soaked in water or milk for 5–10 minutes until soft) over the yogurt layer.

3. 03

   Add a layer of soft mashed or sliced fruit — ripe banana slices, blueberries (halved for safety), or mashed strawberries work wonderfully.

4. 04

   Repeat the layers: yogurt, soft oats, fruit, ending with fruit on top for a colorful presentation.

5. 05

   Serve immediately or refrigerate assembled parfait for up to a few hours before serving. No cooking needed — just layer and enjoy!

How to offer

Serve on a preloaded spoon or let baby self-feed with a soft silicone spoon. Offer as a breakfast or snack. Ensure oats are sufficiently softened before serving to 9-month-olds.

Storage

Assemble and store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours. Best enjoyed fresh.

Nutrition note

Yogurt, like other fermented foods, includes probiotics that may increase "friendly" gut flora and have a number of positive health effects. Additionally, it is a wonderful source of fat, protein, vitamins, and minerals like calcium, phosphorus, and iron. In addition, yogurt is a fantastic source of lipids, carbs, and protein. Just be sure to give your infant yogurt made with whole, full-fat milk. At this age, babies require a lot of fat for the development of their immunological, neurological, and immune systems, as well as their brain, stomach, and cell structure. Especially for infants, whose microbiome (the friendly bacteria that live in the digestive tract) rapidly develops in the first few years of life, probiotic cultures that transform milk into yogurt can be quite beneficial.

Nutrition information is general guidance, not medical advice. Read our nutrition disclaimer