Greek_yogurt_and_fruit Recipe

Prepare flavored yogurt

In a medium bowl, add 2 cups Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1 tsp lemon zest. Whisk until smooth and evenly combined. Taste and adjust sweetness with up to 1 additional teaspoon honey if desired.

Prepare fruit

Wash all fruit. Hull and quarter the strawberries. Rinse blueberries and drain. Peel and slice the kiwi into rounds or half-moons. Slice the banana just before serving to prevent browning. Combine prepared fruit in a bowl and gently toss to distribute.

If you like macerated fruit: optionally toss the strawberries with 1 tsp honey and let sit 5–10 minutes to release juices before combining with other fruit.

Layer or bowl assembly

Divide the flavored yogurt between 2 serving bowls or jars (about 1 cup yogurt per serving). Spoon half of the mixed fruit over the yogurt in each bowl, reserving a little for garnish. Sprinkle 1/2 cup granola evenly on top of the fruit for each serving.

Scatter 1 tbsp chopped almonds and 1/2 tsp toasted chia seeds over each bowl. Drizzle each serving with 1/2 tsp extra honey or maple syrup if you want more sweetness.

Garnish each bowl with 2 fresh mint leaves and the reserved fruit pieces for an attractive finish.

Serve immediately so granola remains crunchy. If preparing ahead, keep yogurt and fruit covered in the refrigerator and store granola/toppings separately in an airtight container. Assemble just before serving (up to 4 hours refrigerated for yogurt/fruit; granola up to 2 weeks).