Guava-Flavored Yogurt Parfait (Printable Version)

Creamy yogurt layered with guava preserves, granola, and fresh fruit for a tropical breakfast or dessert.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Dairy

01 - 2 cups plain Greek yogurt

→ Fruit & Preserves

02 - 1 cup guava preserves or 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

# Steps:

01 - Stir the guava preserves to loosen if thick; set aside.
02 - In 4 serving glasses or jars, spoon 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt into the bottom of each.
03 - Add approximately 1 tablespoon of guava preserves per glass, spreading gently.
04 - Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of granola over the guava layer.
05 - Top with a balanced mix of sliced strawberries and diced kiwi.
06 - Create a second layer sequence using yogurt, guava preserves, granola, and fresh fruit.
07 - Top with unsweetened shredded coconut and chopped fresh mint.
08 - Serve immediately for maximum crunch, or refrigerate up to 1 hour before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 10 minutes, no cooking required, perfect for mornings when you need something that feels indulgent without the effort.
  • The contrast between creamy yogurt, jammy guava, and that satisfying granola crunch creates a texture experience that keeps you coming back.
  • Naturally vegetarian and endlessly adaptable depending on what fruit you have sitting around.
02 -
  • Granola will absorb moisture and soften within 30 minutes, which isn't bad—it's just different—so assemble right before eating if crunch matters to your soul.
  • The guava-to-yogurt ratio is crucial; too much guava and it becomes cloying, too little and you lose that tropical punch that makes this worth making.
  • Cold glasses make everything taste better and stay fresher longer, so chill them in the freezer while you prep your fruit.
03 -
  • Toast your granola briefly in a dry pan before layering if you want it extra crispy and somehow even more fragrant—this small move elevates the entire experience.
  • If your guava preserves are very thick, warm them gently for 20 seconds in the microwave and they'll become spreadable magic, but don't skip the cooling moment before layering or you'll melt the yogurt.
  • Fresh mint added at the very end stays bright and aromatic instead of bruising and darkening—it's a small detail that matters more than you'd expect.
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