Lemon Blueberry Yogurt Parfait (Printable)

Layers of lemon yogurt, fresh blueberries, and granola create a fresh and crunchy breakfast or dessert option.

# 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 finely grated lemon zest

→ Blueberry Layer

05 - 1.5 cups fresh or thawed frozen blueberries
06 - 1 tablespoon honey (optional)

→ Granola Layer

07 - 1 cup granola of choice

→ Garnish

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

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a medium bowl. Stir until smooth and creamy.
02 - Toss blueberries with honey in a separate bowl if additional sweetness is desired.
03 - Spoon a layer of the lemon yogurt mixture into the bottom of four serving glasses or jars.
04 - Place a layer of blueberries over the yogurt layer.
05 - Top the blueberry layer with a layer of granola.
06 - Repeat layering yogurt, blueberries, and granola until all ingredients are used, finishing with a granola topping.
07 - Sprinkle additional lemon zest and fresh mint leaves over the parfaits. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to two hours before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It takes less time than brewing coffee but feels like you treated yourself to brunch.
  • The lemon cuts through the sweetness in a way that makes you want another bite.
  • You can prep the components the night before and just layer them in the morning.
  • It's one of those recipes that looks impressive but secretly requires almost no skill.
02 -
  • Don't skip the lemon zest, the juice alone doesn't give you that aromatic punch that makes people ask what's in this.
  • If you're making these ahead, keep the granola separate and sprinkle it on just before serving so it stays crunchy.
  • Use thick Greek yogurt, not regular yogurt, or the layers will bleed together and you'll lose that clean striped look.
03 -
  • Use a microplane to zest the lemon directly over the yogurt bowl so you catch all the fragrant oils.
  • Layer the parfaits in clear glasses or jars so you can see the stripes, it's half the appeal.
  • If you're serving these for a crowd, set up a parfait bar and let people build their own with different toppings like coconut flakes, chia seeds, or sliced almonds.

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