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Yogurt Parfait With Granola and Fruit - A Fresh, Layered Breakfast

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups yogurt (Greek or regular; plain or vanilla)
  • 1.5 cups granola (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 cups fresh fruit (berries, sliced banana, mango, peaches, or a mix)
  • 1–2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional, to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional if using plain yogurt)
  • Pinch of ground cinnamon (optional)
  • Small handful of nuts or seeds (almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds; optional)
  • Shredded coconut or dark chocolate shavings (optional garnish)
  • Lemon zest (optional, for a bright finish)

Method
 

  1. Prep the fruit. Rinse, dry, and chop fruit into bite-sized pieces. If using berries, leave small ones whole and slice larger strawberries for even layers.
  2. Sweeten the yogurt (optional). In a bowl, stir yogurt with honey or maple syrup, vanilla, and a pinch of cinnamon. Taste and adjust. You want it lightly sweet, since fruit and granola add more sweetness.
  3. Choose your glasses or bowls. Clear glasses, pint jars, or small bowls all work. Taller glasses show the layers nicely.
  4. Start layering. Spoon a layer of yogurt into the bottom, about 2–3 tablespoons.
  5. Add fruit. Scatter a layer of fruit over the yogurt. Aim for even coverage to get fruit in every bite.
  6. Add crunch. Sprinkle a layer of granola and, if you like, a few nuts or seeds for extra texture.
  7. Repeat. Continue layering yogurt, fruit, and granola until you reach the top. Finish with fruit and a light granola sprinkle to keep it pretty.
  8. Garnish and serve. Drizzle with a little honey, add coconut or chocolate shavings, and finish with lemon zest if you want a bright note. Serve right away for maximum crunch.