Greek Yogurt Berry Parfait (Print Version)

Creamy Greek yogurt layered with fresh berries and crunchy granola for a quick, nutritious breakfast option.

# Components:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup non-fat Greek yogurt

→ Fruit

02 - 1 cup mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)

→ Grains & Seeds

03 - 1/2 cup granola (low-sugar or gluten-free preferred)
04 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)

→ Sweetener

05 - 1-2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (optional)

→ Flavorings

06 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt with vanilla extract and sweetener if using. Stir until well blended.
02 - Rinse berries gently under cool water and pat dry with paper towels. Slice strawberries if they are large.
03 - Divide yogurt mixture evenly between two serving glasses or jars. Layer each with 2 tablespoons berries, 1 tablespoon granola, and a pinch of chia seeds. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with berries and granola on top.
04 - Serve immediately for maximum crunch, or refrigerate up to 1 hour for softer texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's genuinely faster than scrolling through your phone, yet feels special enough to matter.
  • The protein keeps you satisfied through lunch without any of that sluggish feeling.
  • You get to layer it your way, which means it never tastes boring twice.
02 -
  • Granola goes soggy in about fifteen minutes of yogurt contact, which is actually useful information—it tells you that immediate serving means maximum crunch, while waiting means cozier texture.
  • The yogurt-to-fruit ratio matters more than you'd think; too much yogurt makes it feel heavy, too little makes it feel like fruit soup.
03 -
  • Freeze individual portions in jars overnight, and in the morning you'll have a cold, crunchy breakfast parfait that feels like you planned ahead even if you didn't.
  • Layer your ingredients in a clear glass or jar instead of a bowl—seeing the stripes of color actually makes your brain register the meal as more satisfying before you even taste it.
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