Guava Flavored Yogurt Parfait (Printable)

Creamy yogurt layered with guava preserves, fresh fruit, and granola for a refreshing tropical treat.

# What You Need:

→ 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 glass.
03 - Add a layer of guava preserves (approximately 1 tablespoon per glass), spreading gently over the yogurt.
04 - Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of granola over the guava layer.
05 - Top with a mix of sliced strawberries and diced kiwi.
06 - Repeat the layering sequence: yogurt, guava preserves, granola, and fresh fruit.
07 - Top with optional shredded coconut and chopped fresh mint.
08 - Serve immediately for maximum crunch, or refrigerate up to 1 hour before serving.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It comes together in minutes but tastes like you've been up since dawn fussing over breakfast.
  • The tropical flavors feel indulgent without any of the guilt or effort of actual baking.
  • You can prep the components ahead and let people assemble their own, which somehow makes everything taste better.
02 -
  • If your guava preserves are extremely thick, running them under warm water for a few seconds makes them spreadable without diluting the flavor—learned this the hard way trying to force a concrete brick of jam into neat layers.
  • Assembling these right before eating keeps the granola crunchy, but if you're making them ahead, keep the granola separate and stir it in just before serving.
03 -
  • Room-temperature fruit releases its juices faster and creates this delicious syrup that mixes with the yogurt—use chilled fruit if you want everything to stay separated and distinct.
  • A tiny pinch of fleur de sel sprinkled over the fruit brings out all the sweetness and makes people wonder what's different about your version.
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