Guava Flavored Yogurt Parfait (Printable View)

Creamy Greek yogurt layered with tropical guava preserves, fresh berries and kiwi, topped with crunchy granola for a perfect breakfast or dessert.

# Needed 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

# Directions:

01 - Stir the guava preserves to loosen them if thick and 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, approximately 1 tablespoon per glass, spreading gently.
04 - Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of granola over the guava layer.
05 - Add a mixture of sliced strawberries and diced kiwi.
06 - Repeat the layering sequence with yogurt, guava preserves, granola, and fresh fruit.
07 - Top with optional shredded coconut and fresh mint. Serve immediately for maximum crunch or refrigerate up to 1 hour before serving.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It comes together in ten minutes flat, no cooking required, just assembling magic in a glass.
  • The texture contrast—creamy, crunchy, juicy all at once—is genuinely addictive and keeps you coming back for another spoonful.
02 -
  • The granola stays crunchiest if you eat right away, but if you layer it between the yogurt and preserves rather than on top, it holds its texture longer because the liquid doesn't reach it as quickly.
  • Guava preserves vary wildly in sweetness and thickness between brands, so taste yours first and adjust the amount if needed—some people prefer less, others pile it on.
03 -
  • If your guava preserves taste too thick or syrupy, thin it with a tiny splash of lime juice or water—it'll spread better and taste brighter.
  • Toast your own granola clusters if you have time, because homemade tastes incomparably better and you control exactly how sweet it gets.
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