Berry Parfait Layered Yogurt (Printable version)

Layers of yogurt, granola, and mixed berries create a refreshing, light breakfast or dessert option.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 2 cups plain Greek yogurt

→ Fruit

02 - 2 cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries), washed and dried

→ Grains

03 - 1 cup granola (store-bought or homemade)

→ Sweetener

04 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place four clear serving glasses or jars ready for layering.
02 - Spoon 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt into the bottom of each glass.
03 - Evenly distribute 2 tablespoons of granola atop the yogurt in each glass.
04 - Place approximately 2 tablespoons of the mixed berries over the granola in each glass.
05 - Continue layering yogurt, granola, and berries until all ingredients are used, finishing with berries on top.
06 - Drizzle honey or maple syrup on the final berry layer if desired.
07 - Serve immediately to preserve granola crunch, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours if prepared ahead.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours crafting something fancy when it comes together in under ten minutes
  • The contrast between creamy cold yogurt sweet juicy berries and that satisfying granola crunch is absolute breakfast perfection
02 -
  • These don't sit well overnight. The granola gets soggy and the berries release their juices turning everything into a mushy mess.
  • Assembly timing matters. If you're serving guests prep everything separately and layer at the last possible moment.
03 -
  • Use the back of a spoon pressed against the glass to create clean distinct layers that show off your handiwork
  • If your berries are tart toss them with a teaspoon of sugar before layering to draw out their natural sweetness
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