Strawberry Matcha Yogurt Parfait

# 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 for garnish

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt with honey and matcha powder, whisking until smooth and evenly colored throughout.

02 - Rinse strawberries under cold water, remove hulls, and slice into even pieces.

03 - In each of 4 clear glasses or jars, begin with 2-3 tablespoons of matcha yogurt at the bottom. Add a layer of sliced strawberries, followed by 2-3 tablespoons of granola. Repeat layering until glasses are filled, finishing with yogurt topped with strawberry slices.

04 - Top each parfait with chopped nuts, shredded coconut, and fresh mint leaves. Serve immediately for optimal texture, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours.

# Expert Advice:

01 -

It looks fancy enough to impress guests but comes together faster than brewing a cup of tea.
The textural contrast between creamy, crunchy, and juicy keeps every bite interesting.
Matcha adds a subtle earthy flavor that feels special without being intimidating.

02 -

Don't layer the granola too early if you're not serving right away—it will soften and lose its crunch, which is kind of the whole point of this dessert-adjacent breakfast.
Whisk your matcha gently but thoroughly; lumps of dry powder scattered through are unpleasant and make you question everything.

03 -

Buy matcha from a source you trust; cheap matcha tastes like grass clippings, and this recipe deserves better than that.
Toast your granola in a 300°F oven for five minutes right before assembling if you want to amp up the crunch factor even more.