Organic Greek Yogurt With Granola, Berries And Mint Recipe

Sweeten and flavor yogurt

In a medium bowl, add 2 cups organic plain Greek yogurt. Stir in 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup) and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and evenly combined. Taste and adjust sweetness as desired.

Measure out 1 cup granola and 2 tablespoons chopped toasted nuts. If your granola is very hard, break it into slightly smaller clusters with your hands so spooning is easier. Set aside.

Rinse all berries gently in a colander and pat dry with paper towels. Hull and quarter strawberries; keep blueberries and raspberries whole. If using banana, slice just before assembling to prevent browning.

If berries are cold from the fridge, let them sit 3–5 minutes at room temperature to bring out their flavor before assembling.

Layer the parfait

Divide the sweetened yogurt between two serving bowls or jars (about 1 cup yogurt per serving). Spoon half of the granola mixture (about 1/2 cup) over the yogurt in each bowl. Arrange the berries on top and between the granola in an attractive pattern, reserving a few berries for garnish.

Sprinkle the remaining granola and chopped toasted nuts over the berries for crunch.

Zest 1 teaspoon lemon over the assembled bowls for brightness. Tear or chiffonade the 6 fresh mint leaves and scatter them on top.

Drizzle about 1 teaspoon extra honey over each bowl (or divide 1 teaspoon total) and finish with a pinch of freshly ground black pepper if using — it adds a subtle savory contrast.

Serve immediately so granola stays crisp. If preparing up to 1 hour ahead, store yogurt and granola separately and assemble just before serving.