Guava Flavored Yogurt Parfait (Printable)

Creamy yogurt parfait with tropical guava layers, fresh fruit, and crunchy granola topping.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 fresh mint, chopped

# How To Make It:

01 - Stir the guava preserves to loosen consistency if thick. Set aside.
02 - Distribute 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt into the bottom of each of 4 serving glasses or jars.
03 - Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of guava preserves over the yogurt layer in each glass, spreading gently.
04 - Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of granola evenly over the guava preserves in each glass.
05 - Distribute a mixture of sliced strawberries and diced kiwi across each glass.
06 - Repeat the layering sequence: yogurt, guava preserves, granola, and fresh fruit mixture.
07 - Top each parfait with optional unsweetened shredded coconut and fresh chopped mint.
08 - Serve immediately for optimal granola crunchiness, or refrigerate up to 1 hour before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 10 minutes with no cooking required, leaving you more time to actually enjoy breakfast instead of standing over a stove.
  • The contrast between creamy yogurt, sweet-tart guava, and crunchy granola hits every texture your mouth could want in one bite.
  • It looks fancy enough to serve guests but simple enough that even rushed mornings feel special.
02 -
  • If you assemble these more than an hour ahead, the granola will start absorbing moisture and lose its crunch—timing matters here, even if nothing else is precise.
  • Not all guava preserves are the same; some are sweeter than others, so taste as you layer and adjust the amount if yours leans very sweet or very tart.
03 -
  • Chill your serving glasses in the freezer for 10 minutes before assembling if you want the yogurt to stay extra cold and creamy.
  • Buy granola that's on the larger-chunk side, because the finer varieties disappear into the yogurt and lose their essential crunch too quickly.
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