Greek Yogurt Parfait (Printable)
Creamy Greek yogurt layered with berries, honey and granola for a quick, light breakfast or sweet treat.
# What You Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
→ Fruit
02 - 1 cup mixed fresh berries such as strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries
→ Sweetener
03 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
→ Crunch
04 - 1 cup granola
→ Garnish
05 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts such as almonds, pistachios, or walnuts
06 - Fresh mint leaves
# How-To Steps:
01 - Wash and thoroughly dry the berries. Slice any large berries as necessary.
02 - Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of Greek yogurt into the bottom of each serving glass or jar as the first layer.
03 - Top the yogurt layer with an even layer of mixed fresh berries, then lightly drizzle with honey or maple syrup.
04 - Scatter a layer of granola over the berries for texture.
05 - Continue layering yogurt, berries with sweetener, and granola until glasses are filled, ensuring the final layer consists of berries and a sprinkle of granola.
06 - Finish with chopped nuts and fresh mint leaves as garnish. Serve immediately for optimal crunch.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Layers of yogurt, fruit, and granola feel like dessert but sneak in heaps of goodness for your day.
- The recipe adapts to whatever you have on hand, and it’s always as easy or fancy as you want it to be.
02 -
- If you assemble more than 10 minutes ahead, the granola will lose its crisp bite.
- Stirring in citrus zest or vanilla to the yogurt first gives a subtle lift that surprises everyone.
03 -
- A cool spoon makes swirling honey or maple syrup into the layers much easier.
- Layer in a pinch of microplaned orange zest for a fresh finish everyone asks about but can’t quite place.