A recipe for a Lemon Blueberry Parfait! Lemon-flavored yogurt is layered with granola and fresh blueberries for a delicious and easy breakfast treat.
Brunch Week
Welcome to the fourth annual #BrunchWeek! We are so excited to have you join us this year as we celebrate Brunch and prepare for Mother’s Day.
Bloggers from around the country are showcasing their best brunch dishes, from cocktails to cakes, breakfast breads, tarts, and quiche – there is something for everyone!
Today is the fifth day of our event and I am joining in with a Lemon Blueberry Parfait recipe.
More of my Brunch Week Recipes:
- Apple and Caramelized Onion Tart
- Chocolate Beghrir (Algerian Chocolate Honeycomb Pancakes)
- Teh Tarik (Malaysian Pulled Tea)
- Macaroni and Cheese Soufflé
Lemon Blueberry Parfait
These Lemon Blueberry Parfaits are a light and refreshing addition to the brunch table with a minimal amount of ingredients and prep time.
Plain Greek yogurt is flavored with lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. For a little sweetness, fold in honey as desired.
The mixture is layered in serving glasses or small bowls with granola and fresh blueberries. To finish, top the Lemon Blueberry Parfaits with a little lemon zest and fresh mint before serving immediately.
A Few Lemon Blueberry Parfait Tips
Want a stronger citrus flavor? Check out my Meyer Lemon Parfaits.
For quick assembly, the lemon yogurt can be prepared up to a day or two in advance and refrigerated in an airtight container until ready to use. Do not layer the parfaits until immediately before serving. The granola will soak in the moisture from the yogurt with time and lose its crisp texture.
If the honey is too thick to stir, microwave for 10 to 20 seconds, just until runny enough to blend into the Greek yogurt. Adjust the amount of honey to taste and desired sweetness. I usually go with 1 1/2 tablespoons (22 milliliters).
If using smaller or thinner glasses to layer the Lemon Blueberry Parfait, it usually helps to transfer the lemon yogurt into a piping bag. This will help control the amount of each layer added and keep the edges of the glass clean.
Make this recipe with your favorite granola. I personally like the flavors paired with a Vanilla Almond Granola. My Cookie Butter Granola would also be a fun option.
The exact amount of servings will depend on the size of the individual glasses.
Check out what everyone else made:
- Breakfast Margarita by Forking Up
- Apple Onion Fritters by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Breakfast Pizza by Big Bear’s Wife
- Caramelized Apple & Onion Kolaches by The Spiffy Cookie
- Key Lime Parfait by The Redhead Baker
- Lemon Blueberry Parfait by Tara’s Multicultural Table
- Breakfast Enchilada Bake by Making Miracles
- Caramelized Onion and Apple Frittata by A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Cheddar & Sausage Frittata by The Chef Next Door
- Baked Toad in a Hole Breakfast Sandwiches by Sarcastic Cooking
- Tomato Basil Cheddar Eggs by {i love} my disorganized life
- Cheddar Cheese Board with Onion Jam by Love & Confections
- Lavender-Lemon Madeleines by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
- Individual Fresh Strawberries and Cream Pies by Rants From My Crazy Kitchen
This recipe was originally posted in May 2016 and updated in February 2025.
Lemon Blueberry Parfait Recipe
Adapted from Girls Gone Strong
Lemon Blueberry Parfait
Ingredients
- 1 cup (250 grams) plain Greek yogurt
- Zest from 1 lemon plus more for garnish
- 1 1/2 tablespoons (22 milliliters) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1-2 tablespoons (15-30 milliliters) honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (100 grams) granola
- 1/2 cup (80 grams) fresh blueberries
- fresh mint for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Place the Greek yogurt in a small bowl.
- Fold in the lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, and vanilla extract.
- Adjust seasonings to taste.
- In serving glasses or small bowls, layer the yogurt with the granola and blueberries.
- Garnish with lemon zest and fresh mint. Serve immediately.
Keith @ How's it Lookin?
They look delicious. Lemon/blueberry sounds like a flavorful combo, thanks for sharing
Wendy, A Day in the Life on the Farm
The perfect addition to a buffet bar.