Guava Flavored Yogurt Parfait (Printable format)

Creamy yogurt layered with tropical guava preserves, fresh berries, and crunchy granola for a refreshing start to your day.

# List of ingredients:

→ Dairy

01 - 2 cups plain Greek yogurt

→ Fruit & Preserves

02 - 1 cup guava preserves or guava jam
03 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
04 - 1 cup fresh kiwi, peeled and diced

→ Grains

05 - 1 cup granola

→ Optional Garnishes

06 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
07 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

# How to make it:

01 - Stir the guava preserves to loosen them if thick; set aside.
02 - In 4 serving glasses or jars, spoon 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt into the bottom of each.
03 - Add a layer of guava preserves (about 1 tablespoon per glass), spreading gently.
04 - Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of granola over the guava layer.
05 - Add a mix of strawberries and kiwi.
06 - Repeat the layers: yogurt, guava preserves, granola, and fresh fruit.
07 - Top with optional coconut and mint.
08 - Serve immediately for maximum crunch, or refrigerate up to 1 hour before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in 10 minutes flat, no cooking required, which means breakfast can actually taste special even on rushed mornings.
  • The contrast between creamy yogurt, jammy sweetness, crunchy granola, and fresh fruit creates this surprising texture moment that keeps you coming back for another spoonful.
  • It's naturally vegetarian and endlessly flexible, so you can swap preserves or fruits depending on what's in your kitchen without losing the magic.
02 -
  • Serve immediately if granola crunch matters to you more than anything else; wait even 30 minutes and it softens into the yogurt, which isn't bad, just different.
  • The guava preserves' thickness varies wildly by brand, so taste and adjust sweetness by adding less if your preserves lean very sweet, or a touch more if they're more subtle.
03 -
  • If granola is your weakness and you want maximum crunch, assemble everything except the final granola layer, then sprinkle it right as you hand someone the spoon.
  • A tiny pinch of lime zest over the top adds a subtle brightness that makes people ask what you did differently, which is always nice.
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