Lemon Blueberry Yogurt Parfait (Printer-friendly)
A vibrant combination of lemon yogurt, fresh blueberries, and crunchy granola perfect for breakfast or dessert.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Yogurt Layer
01 - 2 cups Greek yogurt, plain or vanilla
02 - 2 tablespoons honey
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
→ Fruit Layer
05 - 2 cups fresh blueberries
06 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, optional
→ Granola Layer
07 - 1 1/2 cups granola, store-bought or homemade
→ Optional Garnish
08 - Lemon slices or additional zest
09 - Fresh mint leaves
# How-To Guide:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, honey, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Whisk vigorously until completely smooth and evenly blended. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed by adding more honey.
02 - In a separate bowl, gently toss fresh blueberries with sugar if additional sweetness is desired. For optimal flavor, let berries sit for 2-3 minutes to release natural juices.
03 - Spoon approximately 3 tablespoons of the lemon yogurt mixture into the bottom of each of four serving glasses or jars. Spread evenly to create a uniform base layer.
04 - Add a layer of blueberries over the yogurt, approximately 2 tablespoons per glass. Top with 2 tablespoons of granola, ensuring even distribution across the surface.
05 - Continue layering yogurt, blueberries, and granola until all ingredients are used, typically achieving 2-3 complete layers per parfait. Finish with a generous sprinkle of granola and 4-5 fresh blueberries on top of each serving.
06 - Top each parfait with fresh lemon zest and mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately to maintain granola crunch. For best texture, do not refrigerate longer than 30 minutes before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in ten minutes but looks like you spent forever on it
- The combination of creamy, tart, and crunchy keeps every bite interesting
- You can assemble it ahead and still have the textures shine through
02 -
- The granola will start to soften if these parfaits sit too long so add the final crunch layer right before serving
- Glass containers show off the layers beautifully but mason jars work great for meal prep and transport
03 -
- Room temperature yogurt layers more smoothly than cold straight from the fridge
- Grate your lemon zest before juicing so you do not lose any of those precious oils