How to begin…easy, creamy, sweet & tart, crunchy, delicious, healthy. That pretty much sums up this snack, breakfast or dessert depending on what time of day you plan to eat it. I like to eat lite before a workout first thing in the morning and this works great for me.
Use Greek yogurt or regular yogurt, fresh or frozen berries with some citrus zest and a bit of honey for sweetness. Homemade granola (mmm… I can’t get enough) gives this snack it’s crunch but store bought granola works just as well. Layer it up in a pretty glass for eye appeal and lay back relax and treat yourself:).
Berry Yogurt Parfaits with Granola
2 cups Greek yogurt fat-free or your choice
1 T. honey
1 cup fresh mixed berries or frozen thawed
1 T. granulated sugar or less
1 tsp. finely chopped crystallized ginger (optional)
citrus zest- lemon, lime or orange to taste
1 1/2 cup granola
Directions:
Step 1: Measure out 16 oz. of yogurt if using plain then stir in the honey and taste for sweetness, set a side.
Step 2: In small bowl put the berries, sugar, zest and ginger if using and stir together, set aside. If using fresh berries mash the berries a little with the back of spoon. If using frozen let the berry mixture sit until thawed partially about 15 min.
Step 3: Measure granola then begin to layer the parfait, starting first with yogurt, then berries then granola and repeat ending with granola.
Serves: 2
Note: Make ahead in half pint mason jars with lids to eat on the go, just leave out the granola and put in a baggie to have it stay crunchy,enjoy!
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Queen’s Notebook ~ Elizabeth ~ @Mango_Queen
Rico sin Azucar ~ Helena ~ @ricosinazucar
Simply Reem ~ Reem ~ @simplyreem
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Teaspoon of Spice ~ Deanna ~ @tspbasil
That Skinny Chick Can Bake ~ Liz ~ @Thatskinnychick
The Art of Cooking Real Food ~ Laura ~@TAofCRF
The Wimpy Vegetarian ~ Susan ~ @wimpyvegetarian
Vegan Yack Attack! ~ Jackie ~ @veganyackattack
Vegetarian Mamma ~ Cindy ~ @VegetarianMamma
How fun and colorful! I love yogurt parfaits! In fact, I posted a yogurt parfait today too! Lovely idea 🙂
http://www.treatswithatwist.com/2012/04/peanut-butter-banana-bread-parfait.html
Looks wonderful and so delicious! I am craving it right now!!!
I could live on berry yogurt parfaits with granola;-) They look beautiful!
I’m officially looking forward to breakfast! I’m gonna fix myself this tomorrow morning!
You know I love this recipe, since I am a Greek yogurt junkie:-) I love the addition of ginger with the recipe, it sounds delicious:-) Beautiful! Hugs, Terra
Wow! These look yummy. Best part, they’re healthy too.
I love Parfaits, they are the perfect way to start the day
I think homemade granola really takes them to the next level
Your pictures are so………… pretty and the parfaits look wonderful – I never tire of yogurt and granola, love the great flavor and texture combination with fresh fruit!
How beautiful! I love the flavors & texture you’ve used… As you said, would love this for breakfast or for dessert!
Delicious!! and so simple. Perfect when you have a craving but not much time 😉
Sending you some #berrylove!
I love eating parfaits like this during the warmer months! So pretty and so satisfying on a hot morning. The zingy ginger is a nice surprise.
These parfaits look amazing!
Am I allowed to have this and the protein shake for breakfast? 🙂 Looks delightful!
Gorgeous Parfait!!!Perfect for indulging at anytime of the day without feeling guilty!!Love it 🙂
This is my kind of breakfast, Suzanne. I love berries with yogurt and I’m a complete fool for homemade granola. I love this!
thanks Cassie, I’m crazy for granola too 🙂