Prepare and decorate individual no-bake fruit parfaits using yogurt, granola, and fresh fruit, then arrange servings attractively for a pop-up restaurant.



Step-by-step guide to make individual no-bake fruit parfaits for a pop-up restaurant
Step 1
Wash your hands and wipe the table or counter so your workspace is clean.
Step 2
Rinse all the fruit under cool running water to make it ready to use.
Step 3
With adult help chop the fruit into bite-sized pieces on the cutting board.
Step 4
Line up the clean cups or jars on the tray so they are ready to fill.
Step 5
Spoon about two tablespoons of yogurt into each cup to make the first layer.
Step 6
Sprinkle a small handful of granola into each cup on top of the yogurt.
Step 7
Add a layer of the chopped fruit into each cup on top of the granola.
Step 8
Repeat adding yogurt then granola then fruit one more time to build pretty layers.
Step 9
Place one nice piece of fruit on top of each parfait and drizzle a little honey or maple syrup if you like.
Step 10
Wipe any drips from the rims of the cups with a damp cloth so they look neat.
Step 11
Place napkins next to the tray so guests can grab one at your pop-up restaurant.
Step 12
Share a photo and description of your finished parfaits on DIY.org.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!


Help!?
What can we use if we don't have the clear cups, granola, or honey called for in the instructions?
Use small clean jars or shallow bowls instead of clear cups, swap granola for crushed cereal or toasted oats when sprinkling a small handful over the yogurt, and drizzle agave or a fruit puree in place of honey or maple syrup.
If the layers are mixing or the granola gets soggy, what should we do during the layering steps?
To prevent soggy granola and mixed layers, pat chopped fruit dry after rinsing, use thicker yogurt like Greek when spooning about two tablespoons per cup, and press each granola layer gently before adding the next layer.
How can we adapt the activity for a toddler versus an older child when following the steps like chopping, spooning, and building layers?
For toddlers, have an adult do the chopping on the cutting board and let them spoon yogurt and sprinkle granola into lined cups, while older children can chop fruit with supervision, build the repeated yogurt-granola-fruit layers themselves, and arrange the final nice piece of fruit on top.
What are simple ways to personalize or enhance the parfaits for our pop-up restaurant before sharing the photo on DIY.org?
Personalize the parfaits by stirring cinnamon or cocoa into the yogurt, using cooked berries or compote for a fruit layer, topping each cup with an edible flower or cookie before drizzling syrup, and placing themed napkins next to the tray for guests.
Watch videos on how to make individual no-bake fruit parfaits for a pop-up restaurant
Facts about kid-friendly dessert making
🍓 Bright fresh fruits like berries, mango, and kiwi not only add vitamins but make parfaits look like tiny edible rainbows.
🌾 Granola was developed as a health food in the United States in the late 19th century and became a popular portable breakfast snack.
🦠 Many yogurts contain live probiotic cultures — some brands advertise billions of live bacteria per serving to support gut health.
🍽️ Pop-up restaurants let chefs test new ideas without a permanent location — some pop-ups become so buzzed-about they sell out in minutes.
🥣 The word "parfait" means "perfect" in French, and layered parfaits are enjoyed around the world as both desserts and breakfasts.


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