By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 2
254 cal · 45 min
Banana Berry Cheesecake Greek Yogurt & Quinoa Parfaits
Recipe GLPRa6d67a74f48cff
A creamy, luscious parfait combining whipped Greek yogurt and cream cheese with fresh berries and quinoa. This no-bake dessert features layers of cheesecake filling, nutty quinoa, and a colorful mixture of fresh berries for a balanced treat that's naturally gluten-free.
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Ingredients
1 very ripe banana, mashed
1 cup mixed berries (raspberries, strawberries, and blueberries), chopped if large
½ cup cooked quinoa, cooled
2 oz. light cream cheese, at room temperature
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
Honey, stevia, or another sweetener, to taste (optional)
Directions
Prepare the quinoa according to package instructions if not already done, then allow it to cool completely.
In a medium bowl, combine the room-temperature cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and mashed banana. Whisk or use a hand mixer until the mixture is completely smooth and well blended.
Taste the cheesecake mixture and add sweetener if desired, stirring until fully incorporated.
Divide the cooled quinoa evenly between two serving bowls or jars, placing approximately 2 tablespoons in the bottom of each.
Top the quinoa layer in each bowl with one quarter of the mixed berries and one quarter of the cheesecake mixture.
If desired, repeat the quinoa, berries, and cheesecake layers to create a taller parfait with more layers.
Garnish the top of each parfait with additional fresh berries, if desired, and serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.
Comments
This parfait delivers on availability and cost: bananas, berries, Greek yogurt, and cream cheese are staples at every Charlotte chain, and quinoa costs $1.50–2.00 per serving at Walmart or ALDI. The 45-minute time is honest if you're cooking quinoa from scratch, though most weeknight cooks will use pre-cooked packets to cut it to 15 minutes. It reheats poorly (yogurt weeps, texture suffers), making it a same-day dish best for brunch or individual servings. The only real caveat is that it does not feed a family in one go—you'll need to double the recipe, and cream cheese can slip into a luxury item if you're making it for four.
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