Greek Yogurt Parfait (Printable)
Creamy Greek yogurt layered with fresh berries and crunchy granola, ready in 10 minutes.
# 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. Set aside.
02 - Spoon 2 to 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 - Distribute a handful of mixed berries evenly among the four glasses.
05 - Sprinkle 2 to 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 remaining granola, chopped nuts, chia seeds, and lemon zest if desired. Serve immediately for optimal crunch or refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes for a softer texture.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It comes together in under ten minutes but looks like you put real thought into it
- The texture contrast between creamy yogurt and crunchy granola makes every bite interesting
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- Glass containers are essential here, half the joy is seeing those distinct layers through the sides
- The parfaits will weep liquid if they sit too long, assemble within an hour of serving for best results
03 -
- Clear wide mouth jars work better than tall narrow glasses for easier assembly and eating
- Let the yogurt sit in a strainer for 20 minutes if it seems too thin