Description
A quick and customizable brunch parfait bar featuring creamy Greek yogurt, fresh fruit, and crunchy toppings, perfect for busy mornings and casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (720 ml) Greek yogurt, plain or vanilla (full-fat preferred)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey or maple syrup (optional but recommended)
- 2 cups (300 g) mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 2 peaches or nectarines, sliced thin (about 300 g)
- 2 bananas, sliced
- 1 ½ cups (150 g) granola or crunchy mix (homemade or store-bought)
- ½ cup (60 g) chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
- Chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional)
- Pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg (optional)
- Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sweeten the Yogurt: In a medium bowl, stir 3 cups (720 ml) of Greek yogurt with 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey or maple syrup until smooth and creamy. Adjust sweetness to taste. If yogurt is too thick, add a splash of milk to loosen.
- Prep the Fruit: Wash and slice fresh fruit. Remove stems from berries and pat dry. Slice 2 cups (300 g) mixed berries, 2 peaches or nectarines (about 300 g), and 2 bananas. Pat fruits dry if watery to prevent sogginess.
- Set Up the Parfait Bar: Arrange sweetened yogurt, prepared fruits, granola, chopped nuts, and optional seeds and spices in individual bowls or containers. Provide long spoons for layering. Guests build their own parfaits by layering yogurt, fruit, and toppings in glasses.
- Optional Garnish: Add fresh mint leaves or a light dusting of cinnamon on top for color and flavor.
Notes
Keep granola and nuts separate until serving to maintain crunch. Assemble parfaits just before serving to avoid sogginess. Use full-fat Greek yogurt for best creaminess. Pat fruits dry if watery. Substitute coconut or almond milk yogurt for dairy-free option. Swap granola with toasted oats or crushed cereal for gluten-free. Add honey or maple syrup to sweeten yogurt as desired.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 70
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 14
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