Description

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this festive and colorful parfait, featuring layers of green-tinted yogurt or whipped topping, crunchy crushed graham crackers or golden Oreos, vibrant green Jell-O cubes, and fun toppings like mini marshmallows and edible glitter. Perfect for kids’ parties, classroom treats, or a cheerful breakfast, this easy-to-assemble dessert brings a playful twist to the holiday.

Ingredients

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Base

1/2 cup crushed graham crackers or golden Oreos

Layers

1 cup vanilla or coconut yogurt (or whipped topping)
green food coloring (optional, a few drops)
1/2 cup green Jell-O (prepared and cubed)

Toppings

1/4 cup mini marshmallows
green sprinkles or edible glitter (optional)
gold chocolate coins or rainbow candy (for garnish)

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Instructions

Prepare green yogurt mixture: In a small bowl, mix the vanilla or coconut yogurt (or whipped topping) with a few drops of green food coloring until the desired shade of green is reached. This step is optional but adds a festive color to your parfait.
Layer the parfait: In clear glasses or cups, begin by spooning a layer of crushed graham crackers or golden Oreos at the bottom to create a crunchy base.
Add green Jell-O cubes: Place a layer of prepared and cubed green Jell-O on top of the crushed crackers or Oreos, giving the parfait a vibrant green, gelatinous layer.
Spoon green yogurt layer: Add a generous spoonful of the green-tinted yogurt or whipped topping over the Jell-O cubes, creating a creamy contrast.
Repeat layers: Continue layering the crushed crackers or Oreos, Jell-O cubes, and green yogurt, repeating as desired and ending with a final creamy yogurt or whipped topping layer.
Add final toppings: Garnish the parfait with mini marshmallows, green sprinkles or edible glitter for sparkle, and festive gold chocolate coins or rainbow candy to enhance the St. Patrick’s Day theme.
Chill and serve: Refrigerate the parfaits until ready to serve to ensure the layers set and maintain their texture. Enjoy your colorful and festive dessert!

Notes

Make it healthier by using plain Greek yogurt and adding fresh kiwi or green grapes instead of Jell-O.
This parfait is perfect for kids’ parties, classroom treats, or a festive breakfast option.
Chill the parfaits until ready to serve for the best texture and flavor combination.
You can adjust the green food coloring to achieve a lighter or darker green shade according to your preference.
Substitute gold chocolate coins with other festive candy for variety or dietary needs.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert or Snack
Method: Assembly
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 parfait
Calories: 220
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 110mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 10mg