Greek Yogurt Parfait with Layers (Printable)
Creamy Greek yogurt layered with fresh berries, honey, and granola for a quick breakfast or dessert.
# What You 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
# Steps:
01 - Wash and gently pat dry all berries. Slice strawberries if using.
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.
04 - Place a handful of mixed berries into each glass on top of the sweetened yogurt.
05 - Add 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 - Finish with a final sprinkle of granola, chopped nuts, chia seeds, and lemon zest if desired.
08 - Serve immediately for optimal crunch, or refrigerate for 15-30 minutes for a softer texture.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The contrast between cold creamy yogurt and warm crunchy granola creates this perfect textural dance in every spoonful.
- You can assemble these in under ten minutes but they look like you spent twice as long thinking about presentation.
02 -
- The granola starts getting soggy after about an hour, so if you are meal prepping, keep the crunchy elements separate until just before serving.
- Greek yogurt varies wildly in thickness between brands, and thinner yogurt will make your layers slide and settle more quickly.
03 -
- Room temperature yogurt layers more smoothly than cold straight from the refrigerator.
- Toast your granola in a dry pan for two minutes before adding it for an intensified nutty flavor.