Lemon Blueberry Yogurt Parfait (Printable)
Creamy lemon yogurt layered with fresh blueberries and crunchy granola for a vibrant meal or treat.
# What You Need:
→ Yogurt Layer
01 - 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
02 - 2 tablespoons honey
03 - Zest of 1 lemon
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
→ Fruit Layer
05 - 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries (or thawed frozen blueberries)
→ Granola Layer
06 - 1 cup granola (store-bought or homemade)
→ Garnish (optional)
07 - Fresh mint leaves
08 - Extra lemon zest
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine Greek yogurt, honey, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Stir until smooth and creamy.
02 - Arrange 4 parfait glasses or small bowls ready for assembly.
03 - Spoon 2 tablespoons of the lemon yogurt into the bottom of each glass.
04 - Distribute approximately 2 tablespoons of blueberries over the yogurt layer in each glass.
05 - Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of granola evenly atop the blueberries in each glass.
06 - Repeat the layering sequence once more: lemon yogurt, blueberries, then granola.
07 - Top each parfait with a dollop of yogurt and a final sprinkle of granola. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and additional lemon zest if desired.
08 - Serve immediately to maintain granola crunch or allow to rest 5-10 minutes for softer texture.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- The contrast between creamy, tart yogurt and the satisfying crunch of granola is genuinely addictive and happens within seconds of eating.
- It comes together in 10 minutes flat, yet feels elegant enough to serve when someone unexpected shows up for brunch.
- The lemon flavor is bright without being harsh, and it somehow makes blueberries taste even sweeter than they are.
02 -
- If you let these sit for more than 15 minutes before eating, the granola will start to soften—which is why timing matters if crunch is your priority.
- Zesting the lemon before you cut it open makes a huge difference; once the fruit is in half, you lose access to the flatter sides where the best zest lives.
03 -
- Chill your glasses for 5 minutes before layering if you have the time—cold glass keeps everything crisp longer and feels luxurious.
- Buy the best blueberries you can find or afford; they're the star here and they'll taste noticeably better if they're fresh and flavorful.