Layered Yogurt Fruit Parfait (Printable version)

A colorful yogurt and fruit cup with granola layers for a wholesome breakfast boost.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt

→ Fruits

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

→ Grains & Nuts

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

→ Sweetener

08 - 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Wash, hull, peel, and slice all the fruits as required.
02 - Place 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt at the bottom of each glass or jar.
03 - Top the yogurt in each glass with a layer of mixed strawberries, blueberries, banana, and kiwi.
04 - Distribute 2 tablespoons of granola evenly over the fruit layer in each cup.
05 - Continue layering yogurt, fruit, and granola until glasses are filled.
06 - Drizzle honey or maple syrup on top if desired, then garnish with chopped nuts or extra berries. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You'll actually want to wake up for breakfast when you know this is waiting for you.
  • It comes together in the time it takes to make coffee, but tastes like you planned something fancy.
  • The contrast between creamy, tart yogurt and crispy granola keeps you interested with every spoonful.
02 -
  • Assemble right before eating—granola sitting in yogurt for even thirty minutes turns into a sad, soggy situation.
  • Frozen berries work beautifully if fresh ones aren't at their peak, and they stay cold longer without watering anything down.
03 -
  • Buy frozen fruit in bulk and thaw it the night before—it's often cheaper and you'll actually make this more often.
  • The secret to this tasting restaurant-quality is texture contrast; don't skip the granola, and don't rush the layering.
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