Lemon Blueberry Yogurt Parfait (Printable version)
Layers of lemon yogurt, sweet blueberries, and crunchy granola combine in a refreshing parfait.
# 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 - 1½ cups fresh blueberries
06 - 1 tablespoon sugar or honey
→ Granola Layer
07 - 1½ cups granola, store-bought or homemade
→ Garnish
08 - Fresh mint leaves
09 - Extra lemon zest
# How To:
01 - Whisk Greek yogurt with honey, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a medium bowl until completely smooth and evenly blended.
02 - Gently toss fresh blueberries with sugar or honey if additional sweetness is desired, coating berries evenly.
03 - Build parfaits in 4 glasses or jars by adding 2 tablespoons granola, followed by lemon yogurt layer, then blueberry layer. Repeat sequence until containers are nearly full, finishing with granola topping and fresh blueberries.
04 - Top each parfait with fresh mint leaves and a light sprinkle of lemon zest. Serve immediately for optimal granola texture.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in ten minutes flat but looks like you fussed over something special
- The tangy lemon cuts through the yogurt richness while blueberries bring their natural sweetness
- Each spoonful hits three texturescreamy, juicy, and crunchymaking it impossibly satisfying
02 -
- These parfaits sit beautifully for about an hour but the granola starts losing its crunch the longer it sits in the yogurt
- Clear glasses make all the difference for presentation because the layers are half the joy of eating them
- Room temperature yogurt mixes more easily with honey than cold straight from the fridge
03 -
- Grate your lemon zest before juicing so you do not accidentally squeeze out those precious oils
- Pat blueberries completely dry if you have washed them or your parfait will turn watery at the bottom