Greek Yogurt Berry Parfait

# 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 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup, optional

→ Flavorings

06 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional

# Method:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt with vanilla extract and sweetener if desired, stirring until smooth.

02 - Rinse berries gently and pat dry with paper towels. Slice strawberries if large pieces are preferred.

03 - Divide yogurt mixture between two serving glasses or jars. Layer 1/4 cup yogurt on bottom, followed by 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 a softer texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -

Packed with 15 grams of protein, so you're genuinely full until lunch, not hunting for snacks by 10 AM.
It comes together in 10 minutes, which means no excuses on busy mornings when your brain hasn't fully woken up.
The texture contrast—creamy, fruity, crunchy—makes eating breakfast feel like a small pleasure instead of an obligation.

02 -

Don't add the granola until you're ready to eat—I learned this the hard way when I prepped one the night before and it turned into granola soup by morning.
Pat your berries completely dry or they'll release water that dilutes the yogurt's tang and turns everything watery.

03 -

Buy berries when they're in season and at their cheapest—they taste better and your yogurt parfait tastes better as a result.
The secret is in keeping your granola stored in an airtight container so it stays crisp; sad granola is the only real way to ruin this dish.

Greek Yogurt Berry Parfait (Printable)