Lemon Blueberry Yogurt Parfait (Printable version)
Creamy lemon yogurt layered with juicy blueberries and crunchy granola for a bright, healthy treat.
# What you need:
→ Yogurt Layer
01 - 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
02 - 2 tablespoons honey
03 - Zest of 1 lemon
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
→ Fruit Layer
05 - 1½ cups fresh blueberries (or thawed frozen blueberries)
→ Granola Layer
06 - 1 cup granola (store-bought or homemade)
→ Garnish (optional)
07 - Fresh mint leaves
08 - Extra lemon zest
# How To:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, honey, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
02 - Arrange four parfait glasses or small bowls on your workspace for assembly.
03 - Spoon 2 tablespoons of the lemon yogurt mixture into the base of each glass.
04 - Distribute approximately 2 tablespoons of blueberries evenly over the yogurt in each glass.
05 - Top the blueberries with 2 tablespoons of granola per glass, spreading evenly.
06 - Repeat the layering sequence by adding another 2 tablespoons of lemon yogurt, blueberries, and granola to each glass.
07 - Complete with a dollop of yogurt and a final sprinkle of granola on top. Optionally, garnish with fresh mint leaves and extra lemon zest.
08 - Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of creamy and crunchy textures.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in 10 minutes, which means no excuses for skipping breakfast even on rushed mornings.
- The layers stay visually stunning right until the last spoonful, making even a quiet solo breakfast feel a little special.
- You control the texture—eat it immediately for maximum crunch or let it sit if you like your granola softened into the yogurt.
02 -
- Zest your lemon before you cut it open—once it's sliced, the zester catches juice and becomes frustrating; I learned this the messy way.
- The order matters more than you'd think—yogurt on bottom keeps everything stable, and granola on top stays crisp longest if you serve it right away.
03 -
- Use a microplane zester rather than a box grater for lemon zest—it captures the bright oils without the bitter white pith underneath.
- If your yogurt tastes a little thin or bland, it's probably not Greek yogurt; make sure you're buying the strained kind, which is thicker and tangier from the start.