Description
Quick layered berry protein parfaits in mason jars make perfect grab-and-go breakfasts or afternoon snacks with 25g protein and fresh seasonal berries.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- ½ cup fresh raspberries
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 3 cups plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup vanilla protein powder
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1½ cups granola (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Combine diced strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, 2 tablespoons honey, and lemon juice in a medium bowl and gently toss to coat.
- Let the berry mixture sit at room temperature for 15 minutes to release natural juices, or prepare ahead and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
- Whisk together Greek yogurt, protein powder, 3 tablespoons honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt in a large bowl until smooth and well combined.
- Spoon ½ cup yogurt mixture into the bottom of each 16-ounce mason jar, spreading it evenly.
- Add ⅓ cup of the berry mixture on top of the yogurt layer, followed by 3 tablespoons of granola.
- Repeat the layers once more: another ½ cup yogurt, ⅓ cup berries, and finish with 3 tablespoons granola on top.
- Seal the mason jars tightly with lids and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving, or store for up to 4 days.
Notes
- Keep granola in a separate small container and add just before eating to maintain maximum crunch.
- Layer yogurt first, then berries, then granola to prevent the granola from getting soggy during storage.
- Use wide-mouth mason jars for easier layering and eating with a spoon.
- Make 4-5 parfaits on Sunday for easy grab-and-go options throughout the work week.
- Let the berry mixture macerate with honey to create a natural syrup that adds flavor throughout.
- Replace Greek yogurt with cottage cheese blended until smooth for even higher protein content.
- Use frozen berries when fresh aren’t available; thaw and drain excess liquid before layering.
- Swap honey with maple syrup or agave nectar for different sweetness profiles.
- Try unflavored protein powder if you prefer less sweetness, adding an extra teaspoon of vanilla.
- Add chia seeds or hemp hearts between layers for extra omega-3s and fiber.
- Use seasonal berries like blackberries in late fall or pomegranate seeds in winter months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: American