This easy strawberry yogurt parfait is one of those simple recipes that looks special without taking much time at all. Fresh strawberries, creamy Greek yogurt and crunchy granola are layered in a glass for a quick breakfast, healthy snack or light summer dessert.
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I especially love making these parfaits when strawberries are sweet and in season. The juicy berries soften the granola just slightly, while the yogurt keeps everything creamy and fresh. They take about 10 minutes to prepare, and everyone can build their own with as much fruit and granola as they like.
This easy strawberry yogurt parfait is layered with creamy Greek yogurt, fresh strawberries and crunchy granola. It takes only about 10 minutes to make and works well as a quick breakfast, healthy snack or simple summer dessert.
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Why It’s Good
This strawberry parfait has a nice mix of creamy, juicy and crunchy textures in every spoonful. The strawberries add natural sweetness, while the Greek yogurt makes it filling without feeling heavy. I like that you can adjust each layer as you go. Add extra berries, use less granola or drizzle in a little honey if the strawberries are not quite sweet enough.
It also looks pretty in a clear glass, even though it is very easy to assemble. Just add the granola shortly before serving so it stays crisp.
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When to Serve It
Serve this strawberry yogurt parfait for an easy weekday breakfast, a weekend brunch or an afternoon snack. It is also a lovely light dessert for spring and summer, especially when fresh strawberries are in season.
For parties or family gatherings, make smaller parfaits in individual glasses. Prepare the yogurt and strawberry layers ahead of time, then add the granola right before serving.
Simple Ingredients for Strawberry Yogurt Parfaits
These easy strawberry yogurt parfaits begin with just a few simple ingredients: creamy honey Greek-style yogurt and fresh, ripe strawberries. The honey yogurt adds plenty of sweetness on its own, so you may not need any extra honey or maple syrup. Choose strawberries that are bright red, firm and fragrant, then wash, hull and slice them just before assembling the parfaits. Simple, fresh and so good.
Tips and Tricks
- Use thick honey-flavoured Greek-style yogurt. A thicker yogurt holds the layers nicely and keeps the strawberry parfait from becoming watery.
- Choose ripe, fragrant strawberries. The berries should be bright red and slightly firm. Very soft strawberries can release too much juice into the yogurt.
- Dry the strawberries well after washing. Extra water can thin the yogurt and make the granola soggy faster.
- Cut the strawberries into small pieces. Smaller pieces are easier to layer and give you some fresh strawberry in almost every spoonful.
- Add the granola just before serving. This is the most important little trick. Granola starts losing its crunch fairly quickly once it touches the yogurt.
- Taste the yogurt before adding more honey. Honey-flavoured Greek-style yogurt is usually sweet enough on its own, especially when the strawberries are in season.
- Use clear glasses or small jars. The colourful strawberry, yogurt and granola layers make this easy parfait look much more special than the effort involved.
- Prepare part of it ahead. Layer the yogurt and strawberries, cover and refrigerate for up to one day. Add the crunchy granola right before serving.
- Keep the layers fairly thin. Thin, even layers make the parfait easier to eat and help distribute the strawberries and granola throughout.
- Save a few attractive strawberry slices for the top. A little fresh mint also adds colour, but it is completely optional.
- Mixed Berry Yogurt Parfait: Replace some of the strawberries with blueberries, raspberries or blackberries. Mixed berries add extra colour and a slightly tart flavour that works well with honey-flavoured Greek-style yogurt.
- Banana Strawberry Parfait: Add sliced banana between the yogurt and strawberry layers. Use firm bananas so they do not become too soft or mushy in the glass.
- Peach Yogurt Parfait: Swap the strawberries for chopped fresh peaches during summer. Honey Greek-style yogurt and ripe peaches are a really good combination.
- Chocolate Strawberry Parfait: Sprinkle a few mini chocolate chips or finely chopped dark chocolate between the layers. It turns this easy strawberry parfait into more of a simple dessert.
- Nutty Granola Parfait: Add chopped almonds, pecans or walnuts for extra crunch. Toasted nuts give the parfait a richer flavour, but a small amount is usually enough.
- High-Protein Strawberry Parfait: Use a thick, high-protein Greek-style yogurt and choose granola with nuts or seeds. This makes the parfait a little more filling for breakfast.
- Lower-Sugar Parfait: Use plain Greek-style yogurt and stir in a small spoonful of honey. This lets you control the sweetness, especially when the strawberries are naturally ripe and sweet.
- Dairy-Free Strawberry Parfait: Replace the Greek-style yogurt with a thick coconut or almond-based yogurt. Check the texture first, since some dairy-free yogurts are thinner and may not hold neat layers.
- Strawberry Cheesecake Parfait: Mix a little softened cream cheese into the yogurt and use crushed graham crackers instead of granola. The texture is creamy, crunchy and more dessert-like.
- Make-Ahead Parfait Jars: Layer the yogurt and strawberries in small jars and refrigerate overnight. Keep the granola in a separate container and add it just before eating so it stays crisp.
Storage
- Store leftover strawberry yogurt parfaits in covered glasses or airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- For the best texture, keep the granola in a separate container at room temperature and add it just before serving. It softens fairly quickly once it touches the yogurt.
- The honey-flavoured Greek-style yogurt and strawberries can be layered ahead and refrigerated overnight.
- Very ripe strawberries may release a little juice as they sit. Gently stir the parfait before eating if it becomes slightly watery.
- Do not freeze strawberry yogurt parfaits. The yogurt may separate after thawing, and the strawberries can become soft and watery.
- These parfaits are best enjoyed fresh, especially when the granola is still crisp.
Easy Strawberry Yogurt Parfait
Equipment
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Measuring cups
- Mixing spoon
- Small bowls for holding the ingredients
- Four parfait glasses, drinking glasses or small jars
- Serving spoons
Ingredients
- 3 cups yogurt honey-flavoured Greek-style
- 2 cups strawberries fresh and hulled and chopped or sliced
- 2 cups crunchy granola
- Fresh mint leaves optional for garnish
- Honey optional for drizzling
Instructions
- Spoon a layer of honey Greek-style yogurt into the bottom of four clear glasses or small jars.
- Add a layer of chopped fresh strawberries, followed by a layer of crunchy granola.
- Repeat the layers until each glass is filled, finishing with a little extra yogurt and granola on top.
- Garnish each strawberry yogurt parfait with sliced strawberries and fresh mint leaves.
- Serve immediately while the granola is still crisp. Add a small drizzle of honey only if you would like the parfait a little sweeter.
Notes
- Use a thick honey-flavoured Greek-style yogurt so the strawberry parfait layers hold their shape and do not become too runny.
- Taste the yogurt before adding extra honey. Honey-style Greek yogurt is usually sweet enough, especially when fresh strawberries are ripe and in season.
- Wash and dry the strawberries well before slicing. Extra moisture can thin the yogurt and soften the granola more quickly.
- Cut the strawberries into small, bite-sized pieces so you get fruit in every spoonful of this easy strawberry yogurt parfait.
- Add the granola just before serving for the best crunch. It starts to soften fairly quickly once it touches the yogurt.
- Clear glasses or small jars show off the colourful layers and make this simple parfait look a little more special.
- Prepare the yogurt and strawberry layers up to one day ahead, but store the granola separately until serving.
- Vanilla, honey or oat granola all work well in this strawberry granola parfait recipe.
- Fresh mint is optional, but it adds a nice touch of colour when serving the parfait for brunch or dessert.
- This recipe makes four medium parfaits, but it can also be divided into smaller glasses for a brunch table or party.
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Ellen Britt
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