Easy Berry & Greek Yogurt Parfait (Meal Prep Hero)
For a digital entrepreneur, this recipe targets the “High-Protein Breakfast” and “Aesthetic Food” niches. It is the ultimate grab-and-go meal that looks as good as it tastes. From an expertise perspective, the secret to a professional parfait isn’t the ingredients, but the “Texture Management.” If meal-prepping, the granola must be kept separate or layered strategically to prevent it from absorbing moisture from the yogurt and turning into a mushy paste.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 10 Min
- Cook Time: 0 Min
- Total Time: 10 Min
- Yield: 1 Serving
- Calories: ~350 kcal
Ingredients:
The Layers
- 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt (Full fat or 2% for creaminess)
- 1/2 cup Fresh Mixed Berries (Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries)
- 1/3 cup Granola (Crunch element)
- 1 tsp Honey or Maple Syrup
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
The Toppings
- 1 tbsp Chopped Nuts (Walnuts or Almonds)
- 1 tsp Chia Seeds or Hemp Seeds
- Fresh Mint Leaf
Preparation Steps:
1. Base Flavoring
- In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with vanilla extract.
- Pro Tip: If you find plain yogurt too sour, stir in half the honey now to create a cohesive base flavor.
2. The Layering Technique
- Take a clear glass or mason jar. Spoon 1/3 of yogurt into the bottom and smooth it out.
- Add a layer of mixed berries.
- Add a layer of granola.
3. Repeat & Finish
- Repeat: Yogurt -> Berries -> Granola.
- Finish: Drizzle remaining honey over the top. Sprinkle with nuts and chia seeds. Garnish with mint for a pop of color.
Expert Tips:
- The “Soggy Granola” Rule: If making this the night before for meal prep, do not add the granola yet. Store the granola in a separate small baggie or container lid. Add it just before eating to ensure that satisfying crunch.
- Frozen Fruit Hack: You can use frozen berries. As they thaw in the fridge overnight, they release a delicious natural juice that creates a “fruit syrup” swirl in the yogurt layers.