Description
This refreshing Summer Berry Parfait with Yogurt and Granola layers fresh berries, banana slices, creamy vanilla yogurt, wheat germ, and crunchy granola for a vibrant, nutritious treat. Perfect for breakfast, a light snack, or a healthy dessert, it’s easy to make and bursting with texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup fresh strawberries, sliced thinly
- ¾ cup fresh blueberries, rinsed and drained
- 1 (6-ounce) container vanilla yogurt
- 1 tablespoon wheat germ
- ½ medium banana, sliced into rounds
- ⅓ cup granola (any variety)
Instructions
- Choose a clear glass or bowl for layering the parfait.
- Start with ¼ cup sliced strawberries at the bottom.
- Add ¼ cup blueberries on top of the strawberries.
- Spoon in one-third of the vanilla yogurt and spread gently.
- Sprinkle a third of the wheat germ over the yogurt.
- Add a few banana slices and 2 tablespoons granola.
- Repeat the layering process two more times with fruit, yogurt, wheat germ, banana, and granola.
- Finish with a generous sprinkle of granola on top for crunch. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Swap vanilla yogurt for Greek yogurt for more protein and thickness.
- Try seasonal fruits like raspberries, blackberries, or peaches.
- Add honey or maple syrup if using unsweetened yogurt.
- Stir in chopped nuts like almonds or walnuts for extra texture.
- Use chia seeds or flaxseed as a substitute for wheat germ.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
