Layered Yogurt Fruit Parfait (Printer-friendly)

Creamy yogurt, fresh fruit, and granola layered for a vibrant and healthy breakfast cup.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup Greek yogurt, plain or vanilla

→ Fruits

02 - 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
03 - 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
04 - 1 small banana, sliced
05 - 1/2 small kiwi, diced (optional)

→ Grains & Nuts

06 - 1/2 cup granola, nut-free or gluten-free if desired
07 - 1 tablespoon chopped nuts, such as almonds or walnuts (optional)

→ Sweetener (optional)

08 - 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup

# Directions:

01 - Wash, hull, peel, and slice all the fresh fruit as appropriate.
02 - Place 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt at the bottom of each of two clear serving glasses or jars.
03 - Distribute a mixture of strawberries, blueberries, banana, and kiwi evenly over the yogurt in each glass.
04 - Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of granola over the fruit layer in each cup.
05 - Continue layering yogurt, fruit, and granola alternately until the glasses are filled nearly to the top.
06 - Drizzle honey or maple syrup on top if desired to enhance sweetness.
07 - Finish with chopped nuts or additional berries as garnish and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes less time than making toast but feels like you actually tried.
  • The layers look impressive in a clear glass, so it doubles as a mood boost.
  • You can customize every layer based on what you have or what sounds good that morning.
  • The granola stays crunchy if you eat it right away, giving you that perfect texture contrast.
02 -
  • Assemble these right before eating or the granola will turn soggy and lose all its charm.
  • If you're using frozen fruit, let it thaw first or the yogurt will freeze into hard clumps.
  • Don't skip pressing the yogurt layers down, or you'll end up with air pockets that make the parfait collapse when you dig in.
03 -
  • Use a clear glass so you can see the layers as you build them, it makes the process more satisfying and the result more appealing.
  • If you're making these for guests, prep the fruit the night before and store it covered in the fridge so assembly takes seconds in the morning.
  • Taste your yogurt first, because some brands are tangier than others and might need a little honey stirred in before you start layering.
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