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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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