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Greek Yogurt Parfait Recipe Easy Homemade Granola Breakfast Idea

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A quick and satisfying breakfast parfait featuring creamy Greek yogurt, crunchy homemade granola, and fresh fruit. Packed with protein and fiber, it’s perfect for busy mornings or leisurely brunches.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (480 ml) plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or low-fat)
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey (raw honey recommended)
  • 1 to 1 ½ cups (100–150 g) homemade granola (rolled oats, chopped nuts like almonds or walnuts, pumpkin seeds, cinnamon, maple syrup or brown sugar)
  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries or a mix)
  • 1 medium banana, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon (10 g) chia seeds (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the granola (if making homemade): Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups (180 g) rolled oats, ½ cup (60 g) chopped nuts (almonds or walnuts), ¼ cup (30 g) pumpkin seeds, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 3 tablespoons (45 ml) maple syrup or brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons (30 ml) melted coconut oil or butter. Mix well until evenly coated.
  2. Toast the granola: Spread mixture evenly on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through. Let cool completely on the baking sheet to crisp up.
  3. Prepare yogurt mixture: In a bowl, mix 2 cups (480 ml) Greek yogurt with 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey until smooth and slightly sweetened. Adjust honey to taste.
  4. Prepare fruit: Wash and slice berries and banana. Pat berries dry to prevent watery layers.
  5. Assemble the parfait: Spoon about ½ cup (120 ml) sweetened yogurt into serving glasses or bowls. Sprinkle a few tablespoons of cooled granola over yogurt.
  6. Add fruit layers: Add a handful of mixed berries and sliced bananas on top of granola. Optionally sprinkle 1 teaspoon (5 g) chia seeds and a pinch of lemon zest.
  7. Repeat layers: Add another layer of yogurt, granola, and fruit until glasses are filled. Finish with a sprinkle of granola and a few berries on top.
  8. Serve immediately for maximum crunch or chill in the fridge up to 30 minutes for softer granola texture.

Notes

Toast granola separately to keep it crunchy and avoid sogginess. Use thick Greek yogurt for best layering. Assemble parfait just before serving to maintain granola crunch. For dairy-free, substitute yogurt with coconut or almond milk yogurt. For vegan, use maple syrup instead of honey. Store granola in airtight container at room temperature up to 2 weeks. Yogurt and fruit should be refrigerated and consumed within 2 days. Re-toast granola if soggy before serving.

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