Vanilla Yogurt Pear Parfaits (Print Version)

Creamy vanilla yogurt, ripe pears, and granola layered for a fresh, satisfying and easy breakfast treat.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 2 ripe pears, cored and diced
02 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice

→ Dairy

03 - 2 cups vanilla Greek yogurt

→ Grains & Crunch

04 - 1 cup granola

→ Sweetener (optional)

05 - 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

→ Garnish (optional)

06 - 2 tablespoons chopped toasted nuts (such as almonds or walnuts)
07 - Fresh mint leaves

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine the diced pears with lemon juice in a medium bowl to prevent browning.
02 - Spoon approximately 2 tablespoons of vanilla Greek yogurt into the bottom of each parfait glass or jar.
03 - Add a layer of diced pears followed by a layer of granola over the yogurt.
04 - Repeat layering yogurt, pears, and granola until all ingredients are used, finishing with a final spoonful of yogurt on top.
05 - Drizzle with honey or maple syrup if desired.
06 - Top with chopped toasted nuts and fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately to maintain the granola crunch.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses only a handful of ingredients you probably already have
  • No cooking needed and ready in fifteen minutes
  • Family friendly and endlessly customizable
  • Perfect for make-ahead breakfasts or brunch gatherings
02 -
  • Packed with protein fiber and vitamins for a truly balanced start
  • No refined sugars when using natural honey or pure maple syrup
  • Makes a perfect on the go breakfast or post workout snack
03 -
  • Always taste your pears before assembling for sweetness and adjust honey if needed
  • Use chilled yogurt for extra refreshing parfaits and to help granola stay crisp
  • Never skip the lemon juice as even ripe pears brown quickly without it
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