Mothers Day Yogurt Parfait Bar (Printer-friendly)

Creamy yogurt layered with fresh berries and a variety of crunchy, sweet toppings for a vibrant brunch.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 4 cups plain Greek yogurt or vanilla yogurt

→ Fresh Fruit

02 - 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced
03 - 1 cup blueberries
04 - 1 cup raspberries
05 - 1 cup blackberries
06 - 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
07 - 1 cup diced mango, optional
08 - 1 banana, sliced, optional

→ Crunchy Toppings

09 - 2 cups granola, gluten-free if needed
10 - 1 cup toasted coconut flakes
11 - 0.5 cup chopped nuts such as almonds, walnuts, or pecans
12 - 0.25 cup chia seeds
13 - 0.25 cup sunflower seeds

→ Sweet Toppings

14 - 0.5 cup honey
15 - 0.25 cup maple syrup
16 - 0.5 cup mini chocolate chips, optional

→ Extras

17 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish

# How To Make It:

01 - Arrange yogurt in a large serving bowl or divide among individual serving bowls for plating.
02 - Rinse and prepare all fresh fruit. Place each variety in a separate bowl for easy guest selection.
03 - Set out bowls containing granola, toasted coconut flakes, chopped nuts, chia seeds, and sunflower seeds.
04 - Provide bowls of honey, maple syrup, and mini chocolate chips for drizzling and topping.
05 - Invite guests to build individual parfaits by layering yogurt, fresh fruit, crunchy toppings, and sweeteners in their preferred order.
06 - Garnish each parfait with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everyone builds exactly what they crave, so nobody's left wishing for more berries or less crunch.
  • It looks stunning on the table without requiring you to spend hours in the kitchen on a day meant for celebrating.
  • You can prep everything ahead and let the bar sit ready while you pour coffee and enjoy your people.
02 -
  • Granola goes soggy within minutes, so keep it separate and only add it right before eating—this single lesson changed every parfait I've made since.
  • Buy berries from a farmers market if you can; they taste noticeably brighter and hold their shape better than supermarket fruit that's traveled days to get to you.
03 -
  • Prep all your fruit the night before except bananas, which brown quickly—store everything in airtight containers so flavors stay bright and berries don't leak into each other.
  • If you're serving more than six people, double the yogurt and fruit quantities but keep the ratio of toppings generous; people are more generous with crunch than you'd expect.
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