Description
A refreshing and healthy yogurt parfait layered with creamy Greek yogurt, crunchy granola, and fresh mixed berries and banana slices, drizzled with honey or maple syrup and served conveniently in mason jars. Perfect for breakfast, snack, or a light dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup granola
Fruits
- 1/3 cup fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
- 1/2 banana, sliced
Sweetener
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
Garnish
- 1 small mint leaf (optional)
Instructions
- Layer Yogurt: Spoon a layer of Greek yogurt into the bottom of a mason jar, creating a creamy base for your parfait.
- Add Granola: Sprinkle a generous layer of granola evenly over the Greek yogurt to add a satisfying crunch.
- Add Fruit: Place a mixture of fresh berries and half-sliced banana on top of the granola for natural sweetness and vibrant color.
- Repeat Layers: Continue layering yogurt, granola, and fruit until the mason jar is filled, maintaining the pattern to build the parfait beautifully.
- Drizzle Sweetener: Pour a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup over the top layer to add a touch of sweetness.
- Garnish: Optionally, add a small mint leaf on top for a fresh aroma and aesthetic appeal.
- Serve or Store: Seal the jar with a lid and either refrigerate to enjoy later or serve immediately for a fresh treat.
Notes
- Use low-fat or fat-free Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Granola can be substituted with nuts or seeds for different textures.
- Swap fresh berries with any seasonal fruit of choice.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of honey or maple syrup.
- Prepare the parfaits the night before to enhance flavors and save time in the morning.
- For vegan option, use plant-based yogurt and maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: No-cook, Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: yogurt parfait, Greek yogurt recipe, healthy breakfast, granola parfait, fruit parfait, easy snack, mason jar recipes
