Strawberry Matcha Yogurt Parfait (Print Version)

A layered blend of matcha yogurt, strawberries, and granola offering a fresh, crunchy, and creamy delight.

# Components:

→ Yogurt Layer

01 - 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
02 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
03 - 1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder

→ Fruit Layer

04 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced

→ Granola Layer

05 - 1 cup granola

→ Toppings

06 - 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios or almonds
07 - 1 tablespoon shredded coconut
08 - Fresh mint leaves

# Method:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt with honey or maple syrup and matcha powder, stirring until smooth and evenly colored throughout.
02 - Rinse strawberries, remove hulls, and slice into uniform pieces.
03 - In 4 clear glasses or jars, begin with 2-3 tablespoons of matcha yogurt at the bottom. Layer with sliced strawberries, then 2-3 tablespoons granola. Repeat layers until glasses are filled, finishing with yogurt and strawberry slices on top.
04 - Top each parfait with chopped nuts, shredded coconut, and fresh mint leaves if desired.
05 - Serve immediately for optimal texture contrast, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent an hour in the kitchen when you actually spent fifteen minutes being creative.
  • The creamy matcha yogurt has this earthy calm that strawberries brighten up perfectly, making every spoonful feel balanced and fresh.
  • You can make it ahead and eat it straight from the fridge, which means breakfast that actually tastes good even on rushed mornings.
02 -
  • Matcha powder will clump if you don't sift it first—I learned this by accidentally biting into a pocket of concentrated powder and understanding why people practice tea ceremony with such focus.
  • If your yogurt is too cold straight from the fridge, the matcha won't blend smoothly; let it sit for five minutes at room temperature, which also makes folding in sweetener feel easier and less aggressive.
03 -
  • Chill your glasses for five minutes before layering if you want everything to stay cold longer—this small step makes a surprising difference in how the parfait tastes and feels in your mouth.
  • Buy the best matcha you can afford because this recipe is so simple that every ingredient matters; premium matcha has a slightly sweet, grassy complexity that transforms the whole dish.
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