Creamy Greek yogurt, crunchy granola (or another favorite cereal), and juicy berries layer up into a high-protein breakfast parfait that feels indulgent, keeps you full, and comes together in minutes.

A glass cup filled with layers of Greek Yogurt Parfait, granola, and fresh berries sits on a white plate with a sliced strawberry. In the background, another parfait and a bowl of mixed berries are visible, alongside a spoon and napkin.

Layer up, spoon in!

This Greek Yogurt Parfait is the kind of breakfast that turns a regular morning into something you look forward to. It’s cool and creamy, just sweet enough, and finished with a golden, toasted top that keeps every bite interesting.

A glass jar filled with granola, strawberries, blueberries, nuts, and seeds creates a wholesome Greek Yogurt Parfait, topped with creamy yogurt. Beside it, a spoon holds an extra scoop of yogurt on a light marble surface.
A glass jar filled with granola, blueberries, pumpkin seeds, and sliced strawberries, layered as a Greek Yogurt Parfait and viewed from above on a light, textured surface.
Two glass bowls of Greek Yogurt Parfait topped with granola, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries sit on white plates next to a blue and white checkered napkin and a bowl of mixed fresh berries.

As a dietitian, I love a breakfast that checks the big boxes: protein, fiber, healthy fats, and lasting energy. Greek yogurt anchors it with protein, berries antioxidants and fiber, and the granola gives you that craveable crunch without turning the whole thing into a sugar bomb.

It fits right into my easy breakfast lineup alongside 3-Ingredient Protein Smoothie,Blueberry Chia Jam Toast, PB & Berry Breakfast Bowl, and my Protein Oatmeal Bowl—simple options you can pull together even when the morning is moving fast.

A glass cup filled with layers of Greek Yogurt Parfait, granola, and mixed berries sits on a white plate. Spoons, a whole strawberry, and another parfait are nearby, with a bowl of berries in the background.
A glass cup filled with a Greek Yogurt Parfait—layered yogurt, granola, and mixed berries—sits on a white plate beside fresh strawberries, with a spoon lifting a bite and a bowl of berries in the background.

Now, let’s talk crunch. For this layer, you have options. I love using this homemade cashew granola because it adds a cozy, toasty bite—and it lets you control the sweetness. But a smart store-bought granola or fiber-rich cereal absolutely works, too. When choosing one, scan the label for whole grains or bran near the top of the ingredient list, at least 3 grams of fiber per serving, and no more than 5 grams—about 1 teaspoon—of sugar per serving. Granola tends to be denser than cereal, so you don’t need a mountain of it; a small sprinkle brings big texture and real staying power.

A glass cup filled with Greek Yogurt Parfait, granola, and assorted berries sits on a white plate. A spoon with a bite of the parfait is held above it. Fresh strawberries and a bowl of berries are in the background.

Try my Sweet Potato Parfait next! 

A glass cup filled with layers of Greek Yogurt Parfait, granola, and fresh berries sits on a white plate with a sliced strawberry. In the background, another parfait and a bowl of mixed berries are visible, alongside a spoon and napkin.
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High-Protein Greek Yogurt Parfait with Berries and Granola

This tasty parfait layers creamy yogurt, fresh fruit, and crunchy cashew granola for a high-protein, fiber-filled breakfast or snack. 
Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 6 ounces nonfat or low-fat Greek yogurt, plain or flavored
  • ½ cup fresh or frozen berries*
  • ¼ cup granola or high-fiber cereal
  • 2 teaspoons chia seeds, or flaxseeds, shelled sunflower seeds or shelled pumpkin seeds
  • *If berries are frozen, allow to thaw on counter or microwave for 30 to 60 seconds

Instructions
 

  • In a pretty glass, layer ½ the yogurt. Top the yogurt with 1 teaspoon chia seeds then ½ the berries. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of the granola.
  • Top with the remaining yogurt, berries, granola and chia seeds.
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Serving Size: 1 parfaitCalories: 290Carbohydrates: 36gProtein: 20gTotal Fat: 3g— Unsaturated Fat: 3g— Saturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 100mgFiber: 5gTotal Sugar: 17g— Natural Sugar: 13g— Added Sugar: 4g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
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