Pistachio Strawberry Breakfast Parfait (Printable version)

Layers of strawberry, creamy yogurt, and pistachios come together for a colorful breakfast treat.

# What you need:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
03 - 1 teaspoon honey, optional

→ Yogurt Layer

04 - 1.5 cups plain Greek yogurt or plant-based alternative
05 - 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey

→ Crunchy Layer

07 - 0.5 cup granola, store-bought or homemade
08 - 0.25 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped

→ Garnish

09 - Additional sliced strawberries
10 - Extra pistachios
11 - Fresh mint leaves, optional

# Steps to follow:

01 - In a small bowl, toss strawberries with lemon juice and honey. Set aside to macerate for 5 minutes.
02 - In another bowl, stir together Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and maple syrup until smooth.
03 - Spoon a layer of yogurt mixture into the bottom of two glasses or jars.
04 - Top each glass with a spoonful of macerated strawberries, a sprinkle of granola, and chopped pistachios.
05 - Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with strawberries and pistachios on top.
06 - Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired and serve immediately.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • It's ready in 10 minutes, which means you can actually make it on a weekday morning without rushing.
  • Those pistachios save this from tasting like every other yogurt bowl you've had before.
  • It looks fancy enough to feel like you're treating yourself, but simple enough that nothing can go wrong.
02 -
  • Don't let the yogurt and berries sit mixed together for more than a few minutes or the whole thing turns into soup instead of a parfait with distinct layers.
  • Maceration is non-negotiable—those five minutes with lemon juice and honey transform ordinary strawberries into something that tastes intentional and complex.
03 -
  • Toast your pistachios lightly in a dry pan for two minutes before chopping—it deepens their flavor in a way that feels almost luxurious for breakfast.
  • If you're making this for someone else, assemble it in front of them so they see the layers come together; there's something about watching food being built with intention that changes how it tastes.
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