Greek Yogurt Parfait Layers (Printable)
Layered Greek yogurt with fresh berries and granola for a quick, nutritious treat.
# 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 Garnishes
05 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (almonds or walnuts)
06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
07 - Zest of 1 lemon
# Steps:
01 - Rinse berries thoroughly under cool water and pat dry with paper towels. Hull and slice strawberries into quarters, leaving blueberries and raspberries whole.
02 - Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of Greek yogurt into the bottom of each of four clear glasses or jars, spreading evenly to create a smooth foundation.
03 - Drizzle approximately 1 teaspoon of honey or maple syrup over each yogurt layer, allowing it to seep into the yogurt for even distribution.
04 - Distribute a handful of mixed berries across each glass, pressing them gently into the yogurt to ensure stability.
05 - Sprinkle 2 to 3 tablespoons of granola over the berry layer in each glass, creating an even texture contrast.
06 - Repeat the layering process—yogurt, sweetener, berries, granola—until each glass is filled to within half an inch of the rim, typically achieving 2 to 3 complete layers.
07 - Top each parfait with remaining granola, chopped nuts, chia seeds, and lemon zest if desired, creating an appealing presentation.
08 - Serve immediately to maintain granola crunch, or refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes for a softer, pudding-like texture.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It transforms ordinary breakfast ingredients into something that feels like a special occasion treat
- The combination of creamy, tart, sweet, and crunchy hits every craving at once
02 -
- Assemble these no more than an hour before serving or the granola loses its signature crunch completely
- Clear glasses show off the layers best, but wide-mouth jars work well for taking parfaits on the go
03 -
- Place berries against the glass wall first so the layers are visible from the outside
- Room temperature yogurt layers more smoothly than cold straight from the refrigerator