Lemon Blueberry Yogurt Parfait (Printable)
A refreshing layered parfait featuring creamy lemon yogurt, juicy blueberries, and crunchy honey granola.
# What You'll Need:
→ Yogurt Layer
01 - 2 cups Greek yogurt
02 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
03 - 1 tablespoon lemon zest
04 - 2 tablespoons honey
→ Blueberry Layer
05 - 1½ cups fresh blueberries
06 - 1 tablespoon honey
→ Honey Granola
07 - 1½ cups rolled oats
08 - ½ cup chopped nuts such as almonds or pecans
09 - ¼ cup shredded coconut optional
10 - 3 tablespoons honey
11 - 2 tablespoons coconut oil or melted butter
12 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
13 - Pinch of salt
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine oats, nuts, coconut if using, honey, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until well incorporated.
03 - Spread granola mixture evenly on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until golden brown. Transfer to cool completely.
04 - In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt with lemon juice, lemon zest, and honey. Whisk until smooth and well blended.
05 - In another bowl, gently toss fresh blueberries with 1 tablespoon honey until evenly coated.
06 - In serving glasses or bowls, layer lemon yogurt, honeyed blueberries, and cooled granola. Repeat layers as desired, finishing with a granola sprinkle on top.
07 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for a chilled parfait.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The contrast between the cool, tangy yogurt and the warm honey notes creates this perfect little moment of balance that makes you close your eyes when you take the first bite.
- You can prepare most components ahead of time, which saved me countless mornings when guests stayed over unexpectedly.
02 -
- The granola will soften quickly once layered with yogurt, so I learned to assemble no more than two hours before serving if you want to maintain that wonderful textural contrast.
- Adding a tiny pinch of salt to the yogurt mixture actually enhances the lemon flavor, a trick my grandmother accidentally discovered when her hand slipped while seasoning.
03 -
- When making the granola, let it cool completely on the baking sheet without disturbing it, which helps those irresistible clusters form naturally.
- Layer components in transparent containers at least an hour before serving (but add final granola layer at the last minute) to allow the flavors to meld while maintaining distinct visual layers.