Greek Yogurt Berry Parfaits
Layers of thick Greek yogurt, honey, toasted granola, and whatever berries look best that week. I keep the components ready in the fridge so breakfast on a rushed weekday morning takes about ninety seconds to put together.
- Course
- Breakfast
- Cuisine
- American
- Prep Time
- 20 min
- Cook Time
- 10 min
- Total Time
- 30 min
The Story Behind This Recipe
Greek Yogurt Berry Parfaits is one of those recipes I never planned to publish. It was scribbled inside a cookbook cover for years until enough people asked for it that I finally typed it out.
What keeps it in the rotation is how forgiving it is. Swap the herbs, stretch it to feed one more person, cook it a shade longer than you meant to — it holds up.
Do not crowd the pan. I say that in half the recipes on this site because it is the mistake I still make when I am hungry and impatient.
Variation Ideas
- Make it the night before and reheat gently in the morning.
- Add crumbled sausage or bacon for a heartier plate.
- Stir chopped spinach or kale into the mix for greens at breakfast.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Milk
- Unsweetened oat or soy milk, which behave closest in cooking
- Greek yogurt
- Sour cream, or coconut yogurt to keep it dairy-free
- Honey
- Maple syrup or agave, measured the same
- Nuts
- Toasted pepitas or sunflower seeds for a nut-free version
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will this last?
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
What is the best way to reheat it?
Warm it gently — covered at 300°F or over low heat on the stove with a splash of liquid — until just heated through. Fast, high heat is what dries leftovers out.
Can I make it ahead?
Yes. Prep and refrigerate the components up to a day ahead, then combine and finish just before serving so nothing loses its texture.
It tastes flat — what should I do?
Salt and acid, in that order. A pinch more salt then a squeeze of lemon or splash of vinegar will usually sharpen everything back into focus.
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Recipe Card
Greek Yogurt Berry Parfaits
By Marguerite Hale
- Course
- Breakfast
- Cuisine
- American
- Prep Time
- 20 min
- Cook Time
- 10 min
- Total Time
- 30 min
Ingredients
- 3 cups plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
- 3 tbsp honey, plus more for drizzling
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups granola
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 2 tbsp sliced almonds, toasted
Instructions
- 1
Stir the yogurt together with the honey and vanilla so the sweetness is even all the way through.
- 2
Toast the granola and almonds in a dry skillet for two minutes if they have been sitting in the pantry a while — it wakes them right back up.
- 3
Spoon a layer of yogurt into each glass, add granola, then a generous handful of berries, and repeat until you reach the rim.
- 4
Finish with almonds and a thin drizzle of honey, and serve right away so the granola stays crunchy.
Nutrition
Estimated per serving (4 servings per recipe).
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