Berry Parfait with Toasted Coconut Granola and Vanilla Yogurt
Light and refreshing layered parfaits featuring vanilla yogurt, fresh strawberries and blueberries, and a delightful toasted coconut granola mixture. The coconut is briefly baked until golden for enhanced flavor and crunch. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a healthy dessert. The honey adds natural sweetness while the colorful berry layers make for an attractive presentation in tall glasses.
Ingredients
- ½ cup sweetened flaked coconut
- 1 cup granolamuesli1:1
Similar texture
- 1 cup vanilla yogurtGreek yogurt1:1protein
Thicker, more protein
- ¼ cup honey
- 8 large fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 325°F
- 2
Spread coconut in a rimmed baking pan
- 3
Bake for 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown, shaking pan occasionally
- 4
Stir toasted coconut and granola together in a small bowl and set aside
- 5
Place yogurt in each of two tall parfait glasses
- 6
Spoon honey in each glass
- 7
Add strawberry slices, then coconut-granola mixture
- 8
Repeat layering with remaining yogurt, honey, berries, and granola mixture
- 9
Serve with long spoons
Tips
Watch the coconut carefully while toasting as it can burn quickly.
Use clear glasses to show off the beautiful berry and yogurt layers.
Good to Know
Refrigerate assembled parfaits for up to 2 hours before serving to maintain granola crunch.
Toast coconut and prepare berries up to 1 day ahead. Assemble just before serving.
Serve immediately with long spoons for easy layering access.
Common Mistakes
Don't over-toast coconut to avoid bitter flavor.
Assemble close to serving time to prevent granola from becoming soggy.
Substitutions
Vegan Options
General Alternatives
Similar texture
FAQ
Can I make these parfaits ahead of time?
Best assembled just before serving to keep granola crunchy, but components can be prepped up to a day ahead.
What if I don't have parfait glasses?
Any tall clear glasses or even mason jars work well to show the attractive layers.
How long do these keep in the refrigerator?
Assembled parfaits are best eaten within 2 hours, though they'll keep up to 1 day with softer granola.