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Easy 15-Minute Yogurt Parfait Bar Recipe for Fresh Healthy Breakfasts

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A quick and customizable yogurt parfait bar perfect for busy mornings, featuring creamy Greek yogurt, fresh fruit, crunchy granola, and optional mix-ins for a fresh and healthy breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries or blackberries
  • 1 ripe banana, sliced
  • 1 kiwi, peeled and chopped (optional)
  • 1 cup granola (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts – almonds, walnuts, or pecans (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds or flaxseeds
  • Shredded coconut flakes (unsweetened, optional)
  • Dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs (optional)
  • A sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of plain Greek yogurt with 2 tablespoons of honey (or maple syrup) and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Stir gently but thoroughly until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  2. Rinse all fresh fruit under cold water. Slice strawberries, banana, and kiwi into bite-sized pieces. Keep blueberries and blackberries whole. This takes about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Arrange the yogurt base, fresh fruit, granola, nuts, seeds, and extras like coconut flakes or chocolate chips in separate bowls or small containers to create a parfait bar station. This takes about 3 minutes.
  4. Scoop about 1/4 cup of the yogurt base into your serving glass or bowl. Add a layer of fruit, then a sprinkle of granola and nuts. Repeat layers until the glass is nearly full, finishing with a sprinkle of seeds or a dusting of cinnamon on top. This takes roughly 3-5 minutes per parfait.
  5. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours. Add granola just before serving to keep it crunchy.

Notes

Use thick yogurt like Greek or Icelandic skyr for best texture. If using regular yogurt, strain overnight to remove whey. Prepare fruit the night before but add just before serving to avoid sogginess. Toast nuts lightly before adding for extra flavor. Keep granola separate if prepping ahead to maintain crunch. Limit parfait layers to three for stability.

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