Greek Yogurt Parfait
Layering thick Greek yogurt with fresh fruit and crunchy granola turns a simple breakfast into something that feels intentional. Use full-fat yogurt for the creamiest texture — the tang balances sweet fruit and honey. Build in a clear glass to show off the layers.
Breakfast · No-cook • 5 min
Ingredients
- 2 cups plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)
- 1 tablespoon honey, plus more for drizzling
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup granola (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 cups fresh berries or sliced fruit
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish (optional)
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Steps
- In a small bowl, stir together Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla until smooth.
- In 4 glasses or bowls, layer: ¼ cup yogurt on the bottom, then a spoonful of granola, then a layer of fruit. Repeat with another layer of each.
- Finish with a drizzle of honey and a mint leaf if using. Serve immediately — the granola softens as it sits.
Tips & Variations
Make Ahead
Assemble the parfaits up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerate, but hold the granola until just before serving so it stays crunchy. The yogurt mixture can be prepped 3 days ahead.
Storage
Assembled parfaits don't store — the granola turns to mush. Keep components separate: yogurt mixture in the fridge, granola at room temperature, fruit prepped in the fridge.
Substitutions
Any yogurt works: skyr, labneh, coconut yogurt for dairy-free. Compote or jam swirled into the yogurt replaces fresh fruit in winter. Crushed graham crackers or crushed biscotti can stand in for granola.
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