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The recipe

Greek Yogurt Parfait

Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
10 min
Servings
2 servings

Nutrition Facts

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Original author values. Recipe yield: 2 servings.

calories
320

2× the original author values. Recipe yield: 2 servings.

calories
640

3× the original author values. Recipe yield: 2 servings.

calories
960
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups plain Greek yogurt — full-fat or 2% for creamiest texture
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract — optional
  • 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup — to taste; use low-carb sweetener if preferred
  • 1 pinch fine sea salt — tiny pinch to brighten flavor
  • 1.5 cups mixed fresh berries — strawberries sliced; or use blueberries, raspberries, blackberries
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest — or orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice — optional, brightens berries
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar — optional; or a few drops liquid stevia
  • 1 cup granola or toasted nuts/seeds — almonds, pistachios, pumpkin seeds, or low-sugar granola
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes — optional barrier layer to keep crunch crisp
  • 1 teaspoon chia seeds — optional, for extra thickness and fiber
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon or cardamom — optional warm spice

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk Greek yogurt with vanilla, honey or maple (to taste), and a tiny pinch of salt until silky and slightly loosened.
  2. Rinse berries and pat very dry; slice large strawberries thin so layers stay neat.
  3. Toss berries with lemon zest and a teaspoon of lemon juice; add a teaspoon of sugar or a few drops of stevia if desired.
  4. If using nuts or seeds, toast in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and a shade darker, 2 to 4 minutes. Cool.
  5. For a thicker spoon feel, stir chia seeds into the yogurt and let sit 5 to 10 minutes.
  6. Spoon a base of yogurt into glasses or bowls. Add a layer of berries, then a sprinkle of granola or toasted nuts/seeds.
  7. Repeat layers to the top, finishing with berries so the colors shine. For low-carb, favor yogurt and berries with nuts/seeds and light sweetener.
  8. Dust lightly with cinnamon or cardamom, add coconut flakes as a barrier if storing, and drizzle a little honey if you like.
  9. Serve immediately for maximum crunch, or chill 10 minutes for an extra-cold, lightly set parfait.
  10. For dessert vibes, mash a handful of berries with a pinch of sugar and a squeeze of lemon into a quick compote and ripple through the yogurt before layering.

Notes

Assemble up to 1 day ahead without the granola or nuts; store yogurt and berries layered in sealed jars in the fridge. Keep crunch elements in a separate airtight container or bag and add just before serving. If using thawed frozen berries, expect extra syrup and softer texture; consider adding a coconut flake barrier before granola to keep it crisp.

Source: https://simplersavory.com/greek-yogurt-parfait/