berries and bananas layered with vanilla yogurt and granola, served in a parfait glass

If using plain yogurt, stir the vanilla extract and honey into the 2 cups of yogurt until smooth and evenly sweetened. If using vanilla yogurt, taste and add honey only if you prefer it sweeter.

Prepare yogurt

Wash the strawberries and blueberries. Hull and quarter the strawberries. Slice the banana into 1/4-inch rounds and toss the slices gently with 1 teaspoon lemon juice to slow browning.

Prepare fruit

Using two tall parfait glasses (or 4 small glasses), start by spooning about 1/4 cup of the sweetened yogurt into the bottom of each glass. Add a layer of berries (about 2 tablespoons strawberries + 2 tablespoons blueberries per serving) and 3–4 banana slices. Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of granola over the fruit. Repeat the layering: another 1/4 cup yogurt, fruit, and 2 tablespoons granola. Finish with a final dollop (about 2 tablespoons) of yogurt and a small handful (about 1–2 tablespoons) of granola on top for crunch.

Assemble parfaits

If using, sprinkle the toasted nuts and chia/hemp seeds over the final granola layer. Drizzle 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup over each parfait if you like extra sweetness.

Add optional toppings

Top each parfait with a few whole blueberries, a slice of strawberry, and 2 fresh mint leaves for color. Serve immediately so the granola stays crisp. If you must hold them for up to 30 minutes, cover and refrigerate but add the final granola and garnish just before serving.

Garnish and serve

You can prepare the fruit and yogurt up to 24 hours ahead (store fruit refrigerated in a sealed container). Keep granola separate in an airtight container and assemble within 30 minutes of serving to preserve crunch.

plain or vanilla Greek yogurt

honey (optional, for sweetening yogurt)

vanilla extract (optional, if using plain yogurt)

strawberries, hulled and quartered

blueberries

banana, ripe but firm, sliced

granola (crunchy variety)

lemon juice (to toss banana to prevent browning)

mint leaves (for garnish, optional)

toasted sliced almonds or chopped walnuts

chia seeds or hemp seeds

maple syrup (for drizzling)

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