Mason's Jarfait Recipe

Sweeten yogurt

In a medium bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons honey, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and evenly sweetened.

Wash the mixed berries. If strawberries are large, quarter them. Slice the banana into 1/4-inch rounds. Gently fold half of the mixed berries and all banana slices into the sweetened yogurt, reserving the rest of the berries for layering and topping.

If you want extra toasted oats, warm a small skillet over medium heat and toast 1/4 cup rolled oats, stirring for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden. Let cool.

Combine the toasted oats (if using) with 1 cup granola and 1/4 cup chopped honey-roasted nuts in a small bowl. This is your crunchy layer.

Make the compote: place 1 cup frozen mixed berries, 1 tablespoon sugar or maple syrup, 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons water in a small saucepan over medium heat.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until the berries break down and the mixture thickens slightly, about 6–8 minutes. Mash gently with the back of a spoon for a chunky compote. Remove from heat and let cool slightly (will thicken more as it cools).

Prepare two 16-oz (or four 8-oz) mason jars or similar clear serving glasses. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the compote into the bottom of each jar (if not using compote, use a few whole berries).

Add a generous layer (about 1/2 cup) of the sweetened yogurt mixture on top of the compote in each jar, smoothing the surface with the back of a spoon.

Sprinkle about 2–3 tablespoons of the granola & nut mixture over the yogurt layer in each jar to add crunch.

Repeat layers: add another 1/4 cup compote (or berries), another 1/2 cup yogurt, and a final sprinkle of granola so each jar has three visible layers: compote, yogurt, granola.

Top each jar with the reserved fresh berries, a few banana slices, and a light drizzle (about 1/2 teaspoon) of extra honey. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon chia seeds over the top of both jars (split between them) and tuck a mint leaf for garnish if using.

Serve immediately for maximum crunch. If preparing ahead, cover jars and refrigerate up to 24 hours; add the final granola sprinkle just before serving to retain crunch.

Leftovers: stored refrigerated, assembled jars keep 24 hours; yogurt mixture and compote keep 3–4 days separately.