Berry Parfait with Yogurt Layers (Printer-Friendly)

Layered yogurt parfait with fresh berries and crunchy granola. A refreshing breakfast or light dessert ready in minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 2 cups plain Greek yogurt or vanilla 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

# How to Prepare:

01 - Place 2 tablespoons of yogurt into the bottom of each of four clear glasses or jars.
02 - Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of granola evenly over the yogurt layer in each glass.
03 - Distribute about 2 tablespoons of mixed berries over the granola layer in each glass.
04 - Continue alternating layers of yogurt, granola, and berries until all ingredients are used, ensuring the final layer is berries for visual appeal.
05 - Drizzle honey or maple syrup over the top of each parfait if additional sweetness is desired.
06 - Serve immediately to preserve granola crunch, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours if preparing in advance.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under ten minutes but looks like you spent planning it
  • The contrast between creamy yogurt, crunchy granola, and juicy berries hits every texture craving
  • Perfect for feeding a crowd without turning on the oven or heating up the kitchen
02 -
  • The granola starts getting soggy after about two hours, so these are best assembled right before serving
  • Frozen berries work in a pinch, but thaw them completely and drain off the excess liquid first
  • Room temperature yogurt layers more smoothly than cold straight from the fridge
03 -
  • Buy berries a day ahead and sort through them to remove any mushy ones before assembling
  • Mix a teaspoon of vanilla into plain yogurt if you want flavor without the extra sugar
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