Lemon Blueberry Yogurt Parfait (Printable version)

Tangy lemon yogurt layered with juicy blueberries and crunchy granola for a refreshing breakfast or snack.

# What you need:

→ Yogurt Layer

01 - 2 cups Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
02 - 2 tablespoons honey
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
04 - 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

→ Blueberry Layer

05 - 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries (or thawed frozen blueberries)
06 - 1 tablespoon honey (optional)

→ Granola Layer

07 - 1 cup granola (any preferred variety)

→ Garnish

08 - Lemon zest, for topping
09 - Fresh mint leaves (optional)

# How To:

01 - In a medium bowl, blend Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth and creamy.
02 - Toss blueberries with honey in a separate bowl to enhance sweetness, if desired.
03 - Spoon a layer of lemon yogurt into the bottom of each of 4 glasses or jars.
04 - Distribute a layer of blueberries evenly over the yogurt layer in each glass.
05 - Top the blueberries with a layer of granola to add crunch.
06 - Continue layering yogurt, blueberries, and granola until all ingredients are used, finishing with granola on top.
07 - Sprinkle additional lemon zest and optionally add fresh mint leaves on top. Serve immediately for crunch or refrigerate up to 2 hours for a softer texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes fancy but takes less time than making toast.
  • The lemon keeps it from feeling too heavy, even when you're not that hungry yet.
  • You can customize every layer depending on what's in your pantry.
  • It's one of those recipes that looks impressive in a clear glass without any effort.
02 -
  • Don't layer the granola more than an hour ahead or it'll go soft—learned that the hard way at a brunch party.
  • Zesting the lemon directly over the bowl captures the oils that spray out, and that's where the flavor hides.
  • If your yogurt is too thick, stir in a teaspoon of milk to loosen it just enough to spoon easily.
03 -
  • Freeze a handful of blueberries and toss them in with the fresh ones—they'll keep the parfait cold longer without watering it down.
  • If you're serving these for a crowd, set up a DIY bar with bowls of yogurt, fruit, and granola so people can build their own layers.
  • A tiny pinch of sea salt in the yogurt mix deepens the lemon flavor in a way that's subtle but noticeable.

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