Berry Yogurt Parfaits in a Jar for Busy Mornings
Berry yogurt parfaits in a jar are a make-ahead breakfast made by layering creamy yogurt, juicy berries, and crunchy granola into jars for an easy grab-and-go morning.
Equipment
- Medium Bowl
- Whisk
- Spoon
- 4 small jars with lids (about 250 ml / 1 cup each)
Ingredients
- 600 g plain Greek yogurt full-fat or 2%; about 2 1/2 cups
- 3–4 tbsp honey or maple syrup plus more to taste
- 1 tsp vanilla extract optional
- 350–400 g mixed berries fresh or frozen; about 3 cups
- 2–3 tsp lemon juice
- 1–2 tbsp sugar, honey, or maple syrup to sweeten the berries
- 160 g granola about 2 cups
- 1–2 tbsp chia seeds optional
Instructions
- Sweeten and flavor the yogurt: In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, 3 tbsp honey or maple syrup, and vanilla (if using) until smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness.
- Prep the berry layer: If using fresh berries, rinse, dry, and chop larger ones. For frozen berries, no need to thaw completely. Add berries to a bowl with lemon juice and 1–2 tbsp sugar or honey/maple syrup. Toss and let sit 5–10 minutes until juicy.
- Thicken with chia (optional): Stir chia seeds into the berries and let stand another 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Set up your jars: Line up 4 clean, completely dry jars (about 250 ml / 1 cup each).
- Layer yogurt first: Spoon 2–3 tbsp yogurt into the bottom of each jar and tap gently to level.
- Add a berry layer: Divide about half the berry mixture among the jars over the yogurt. Keep back some juices for cleaner layers if desired.
- Add a small granola buffer: Sprinkle 1–2 tbsp granola over the berries in each jar.
- Repeat the layers: Add another layer of yogurt, then the remaining berries. Stop here if you want to keep granola completely crunchy.
- Top with granola for same-day eating: If eating within a few hours, finish with a generous sprinkle of granola and a drizzle of honey.
- Or pack granola separately for make-ahead: If making 1–3 days ahead, leave granola off the top and store it separately; add right before eating.
- Chill: Seal jars and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 3 days. Leave a little headspace so you can stir before eating.
Nutrition
Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 18gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 380mgFiber: 7gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 2.2mg
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