Berry Yogurt Parfaits with Granola
In short: Layers of vanilla Greek yogurt, juicy mashed berries and crunchy granola in a glass. Ready in 10 minutes and easy to prep ahead. It takes about 10 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Resting
- 10 min
- Total
- 10 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 330 kcal
A parfait looks like a restaurant dish but takes about ten minutes. Thick Greek yogurt, lightly sweetened with honey and vanilla, is layered with softly mashed berries and crunchy granola in a glass, so every spoonful has something creamy, something juicy and something crisp. Make the yogurt and berries ahead, and add the granola at the last minute so it stays crunchy.
Instructions
- Hull and quarter any large strawberries. Mash about a third of the berries with the honey and lemon juice in a bowl, using a fork, then stir in the rest. Leave for 10 minutes, until juicy.
- Stir the yogurt with the honey and vanilla until smooth.
- Spoon about 4 tablespoons of yogurt into the bottom of each of four glasses. Add a spoonful of berries with their juice, then a layer of granola.
- Repeat the layers once more, finishing with berries and a sprinkle of granola. Serve straight away.
Tips
- Add the granola at the last minute, or keep it in a separate small container. It stays crisp for about an hour in the yogurt and turns soft overnight.
- Frozen berries work well out of season. Thaw them in a bowl first, then use the juice as a sauce between the layers.
Questions and answers
Can I make parfaits ahead of time?
Yes. The yogurt and berry layers keep for 2 days in the fridge. Assemble them in jars and add the granola on top just before eating so it stays crunchy.
What is the best yogurt for a parfait?
Thick Greek or strained yogurt holds its layers and tastes rich. Whole-milk plain yogurt also works, but it is looser, so spoon the berries in gently.
How can I make a parfait without added sugar?
Leave out the honey, mash a ripe banana into the yogurt and let the berries sweeten the fruit layer. A little vanilla and cinnamon also make yogurt taste sweeter.
How long does it take to make Berry Yogurt Parfaits with Granola?
About 10 min in total: 10 min of preparation and 0 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Berry Yogurt Parfaits with Granola?
About 330 kcal per serving, with 14 g of protein, 42 g of carbohydrates and 12 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 330 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 14 g |
| Carbohydrates | 42 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 26 g |
| Sodium | 50 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
