Greek Yogurt Parfait (Printable version)

Creamy Greek yogurt layered with fresh berries, honey, and granola for a perfect breakfast or light dessert.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 2 cups plain Greek yogurt

→ Fruit

02 - 1 cup mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)

→ Sweeteners

03 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

→ Grains

04 - 1 cup granola

→ Optional Toppings

05 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (almonds or walnuts)
06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
07 - Zest of 1 lemon

# Directions:

01 - Wash and gently pat dry all berries. Slice strawberries if using whole berries.
02 - Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of Greek yogurt into the bottom of each of four clear glasses or jars.
03 - Drizzle a small amount of honey or maple syrup over the yogurt layer in each glass.
04 - Add a handful of mixed berries to each glass, distributing evenly among the servings.
05 - Sprinkle 2-3 tablespoons of granola over the berries in each glass.
06 - Repeat the layering process: yogurt, sweetener, berries, and granola until glasses are filled to the top.
07 - Top each parfait with a final sprinkle of granola, chopped nuts, chia seeds, and lemon zest if desired.
08 - Serve immediately for maximum crunch, or refrigerate for 15-30 minutes for a softer, melded texture.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • It looks impressive but comes together in under ten minutes, making you seem like you have your life together
  • The combination of cold creamy yogurt, sweet fruit, and crunchy granola hits every texture craving at once
02 -
  • If you're making these ahead, stop layering about an inch from the top and add the final granola right before serving or it'll get soggy
  • Room temperature yogurt layers faster than cold, so pull it out of the fridge 10 minutes before you start assembling
03 -
  • Use a spoon with a long handle or a small offset spatula to gently press ingredients against the glass without disturbing the layers
  • If your granola is in large clusters, break it up slightly with your hands first so you can distribute it more evenly