Layered Yogurt Fruit Parfait (Printable)

A vibrant mix of creamy yogurt, fresh fruit, and granola for a quick, healthy morning boost.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup Greek yogurt, plain or vanilla

→ Fruits

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

→ Grains & Nuts

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

→ Sweetener

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

# Directions:

01 - Wash, hull, peel, and slice all fruit as needed.
02 - Place 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt into the bottom of each serving glass or jar.
03 - Top each with a layer of mixed fruit including strawberries, blueberries, banana, and kiwi.
04 - Distribute 2 tablespoons of granola evenly over the fruit in each container.
05 - Continue layering yogurt, fruit, and granola until the glasses are filled.
06 - Drizzle honey or maple syrup over the top if desired.
07 - Decorate with chopped nuts or extra berries and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in ten minutes flat, which means you can actually eat something nourishing even on mornings when time feels impossible.
  • Every spoonful combines creamy, crunchy, and sweet in perfect proportion—no single texture gets boring.
  • You can swap fruits based on what's sitting in your fridge, so it never feels repetitive even if you make it three times a week.
02 -
  • Granola loses its crunch within minutes if it sits in moist yogurt, so assemble just before eating unless you don't mind soft granola—honestly, both versions are delicious.
  • Slicing the banana at the very last moment prevents browning and keeps it looking fresh, which matters more than you'd think for something you're about to eat anyway.
03 -
  • Use clear glasses or jars so the layers actually show—half the appeal is seeing all those colors stacked up, and it makes eating feel like discovery.
  • Keep your yogurt cold and add the granola as close to eating as possible; these two small details preserve the contrast that makes every spoonful satisfying.
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