Greek Yogurt Parfait Layers (Printable Version)
Creamy yogurt layered with fresh berries and crunchy granola for a refreshing 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 Toppings
05 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (almonds or walnuts)
06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
07 - Zest of 1 lemon
# Preparation 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 - Sprinkle 2-3 tablespoons of granola over the berries in each glass.
06 - Continue layering 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 Tips:
01 -
- Takes ten minutes but looks like you hired a pastry chef
- The layered texture keeps every spoonful interesting and satisfying
02 -
- Dry your fruit thoroughly or the bottom layer turns into a puddle within twenty minutes
- Granola softens quickly, so add it right before serving if you care about maximum crunch
03 -
- Use the back of a spoon to gently press each layer down before adding the next one
- Room temperature yogurt layers faster than cold, so plan accordingly if you're prepping ahead