The perfect snack: Yogurt, fresh fruit and crunchy granola

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Yogurt and Berry Parfaits.

Creamy Greek yogurt, fresh fruit and crunchy granola make a delicious and wholesome start to the day or a great afternoon snack_and layering them in a glass makes this simple combination feel like a special occasion.

Greek yogurt makes the creamiest parfait, but there’s no rule against using another kind of yogurt. You can use regular yogurt, but since it is thinner than Greek yogurt (extra liquid has been drained from Greek yogurt so that it’s really thick and creamy), the layers may not stay as well defined. We like the color contrast between plain (unflavored) yogurt and the fruit, but if you use sweetened or flavored yogurt, skip the honey.

Follow this recipe with your kids.

YOGURT AND BERRY PARFAITS

Servings: 2

Start to finish: 10 minutes

Prepare Ingredients:

1 cup plain Greek yogurt

1 tablespoon honey

1 cup raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, and/or sliced strawberries

1/2 cup granola

Gather Cooking Equipment:

Small bowl

Whisk

Two 8-ounce glass tumblers

1/4-cup dry measuring cup

1-tablespoon measuring spoon

Start Cooking!

In small bowl, whisk yogurt and honey until smooth. Spoon one-quarter of the yogurt-honey mixture into each glass. Top with 1/4 cup berries, followed by 2 tablespoons granola.

Repeat layering process with remaining yogurt, berries, and granola. When you’re done, you should have 2 layers of yogurt, berries, and granola. Serve within 15 minutes or granola will start to become soggy.

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