Chocolate Greek Yogurt Berry Parfaits (Easy Valentine’s Dessert)
Valentine’s Day desserts don’t have to be over-the-top or all-or-nothing to feel special.
This chocolate Greek yogurt berry parfait is one of my favorite ways to enjoy something sweet during Valentine’s week, because it hits that chocolate craving, feels a little fancy, and still supports the heart-healthy habits we’re building the rest of the year.
It’s simple, flexible, and easy enough to make with kids or throw together on a busy night. No baking required.
Why This Dessert Works
This isn’t about turning dessert into “health food.” It’s about choosing ingredients that help us feel satisfied while still enjoying the experience.
This parfait:
Includes protein from Greek yogurt to support fullness
Uses real cocoa or dark chocolate for rich flavor
Includes berries, which naturally support heart health
Still feels like a treat, because it is
It’s a great example of how heart-healthy habits can absolutely include dessert.
Chocolate Greek Yogurt Berry Parfaits
Ingredients
(Measurements are flexible, this is meant to be easy.)
Plain Greek yogurt
Unsweetened cocoa powder or melted dark chocolate
Honey or maple syrup, to taste
Strawberries, raspberries, or mixed berries
Optional toppings: chopped nuts, granola, coconut flakes, or chocolate shavings
How to Make It
In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt with cocoa powder (or melted dark chocolate) and sweetener until smooth and chocolatey.
Spoon a layer of chocolate yogurt into a glass or bowl.
Add a layer of berries.
Repeat layers until full.
Top with any extras you like and enjoy.
That’s it.
Make It Work for Your Family
This recipe is incredibly adaptable, which makes it perfect for busy households.
Sweeter? Add a little more honey or maple syrup.
Dairy-free? Use a thick coconut or almond yogurt.
More indulgent? Add chocolate chips or crushed cookies.
Higher protein? Use full-fat Greek yogurt.
You can prep these ahead of time or let everyone build their own parfait, which kids usually love.
A Gentle Valentine’s Reminder
Heart-healthy habits aren’t about skipping treats or feeling guilty for enjoying dessert.
They’re about creating balance, consistency, and a positive relationship with food.
This Valentine’s week:
Enjoy the chocolate
Keep your regular meals steady
Focus on connection and enjoyment
That’s what loving your heart really looks like in real life.
A Gentle Valentine’s Reminder
Heart-healthy habits aren’t about skipping treats or feeling guilty for enjoying dessert.
They’re about creating balance, consistency, and a positive relationship with food.
This Valentine’s week:
Enjoy the chocolate
Keep your regular meals steady
Focus on connection and enjoyment
That’s what loving your heart really looks like in real life.
If you’d like more simple ways to enjoy favorite foods while supporting your family’s everyday health, you might love Unjunk Your Favorite Meals.
It’s a free guide with easy, realistic swaps for meals and treats you’re probably already making, perfect for busy weeks when you want simple ideas without complicated rules.
Michelle Walker
a mom, health educator, and the founder of Unjunk America - a movement dedicated to helping families ditch processed foods, decode food labels, and reconnect with real food. With a warm, no-judgment approach, Michelle empowers parents to make simple, sustainable changes in their kitchens, one meal at a time.
Learn more or join the movement at UnjunkAmerica.com.
