Lemon Blueberry Yogurt Parfait (Printable)
Layers of lemon yogurt, fresh blueberries, and granola create a bright and crunchy morning treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Yogurt Layer
01 - 2 cups plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
02 - 2 tablespoons honey
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
04 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
→ Fruit Layer
05 - 2 cups fresh or thawed blueberries
→ Granola Layer
06 - 1 1/3 cups granola (store-bought or homemade)
→ Garnish (optional)
07 - Additional lemon zest
08 - Fresh mint leaves
# How-to Steps:
01 - Combine Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a medium bowl; mix until smooth.
02 - Distribute a layer of the lemon yogurt mixture evenly into the bottom of 4 glasses or parfait cups.
03 - Place a layer of blueberries over the yogurt in each glass.
04 - Sprinkle a layer of granola evenly on top of the blueberries in each glass.
05 - Continue layering yogurt, blueberries, and granola until all components are used, finishing with granola on top.
06 - Top with extra lemon zest and fresh mint leaves if desired; serve immediately to retain granola crunch.
# Expert Pointers:
01 -
- It comes together in under ten minutes, which means you can actually eat a real breakfast even on chaotic mornings.
- The tartness of the lemon keeps it from feeling overly sweet, so it works just as well after dinner as it does at sunrise.
- Each layer stays distinct if you serve it right away—that contrast between creamy, fruity, and crunchy is exactly what makes your mouth happy.
02 -
- The granola will soften within about five minutes once it touches the yogurt, so make these right before you eat them—or keep the granola separate and add it as you go.
- Frozen blueberries work beautifully, but fresh ones have a delicate sweetness that matters here. If you're buying them days ahead, keep them in the back of your fridge where it's coldest.
03 -
- If you're prepping for a group, make the yogurt mixture and keep it covered in the fridge, then assemble individual parfaits at the moment of serving. The contrast between temperatures and textures is what makes it special.
- Add a tiny pinch of salt to the lemon yogurt mixture—just enough to make you wonder what it is. Salt amplifies brightness and prevents sweetness from feeling cloying.