Greek Yogurt Parfait (Printable Version)
Creamy Greek yogurt layered with berries and granola for a quick, refreshing breakfast or light sweet.
# What You Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
→ Fruit
02 - 1 cup mixed fresh berries such as strawberries, blueberries, and 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 Make:
01 - Wash the fresh berries thoroughly. Slice any large strawberries or larger fruit pieces as needed.
02 - Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of Greek yogurt into the bottom of each parfait glass or jar to create the first layer.
03 - Place a layer of berries over the yogurt and lightly drizzle with honey or maple syrup.
04 - Sprinkle a layer of granola over the fruit to introduce texture.
05 - Repeat layers of yogurt, fruit, sweetener, and granola until the vessel is nearly full, ending with fruit and a final sprinkle of granola on top.
06 - Garnish with chopped nuts and fresh mint leaves if desired. Present immediately for optimal texture.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Your secret weapon for a breakfast that looks fancy but takes almost no time.
- Once you taste how the creamy yogurt, juicy berries, and crunchy granola come together, you&aposll crave it for dessert, too.
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- If you wait too long to eat, the granola will get soggy and lose its crunch.
- Adding lemon zest to the yogurt was a game changer—it brightens every spoonful.
03 -
- Chill your serving glasses first so the parfait stays cool and refreshing even on a hot day.
- Balance tart and sweet by tasting your berries in advance—they can surprise you.