Pear Ginger Yogurt Parfait

Parfait means "perfect" in French, and this no-cook breakfast plays on that idea in a glass. Ripe pears brightened with fresh ginger and honey meet creamy Greek yogurt and crunchy granola for a lively American morning layer.

Serves 4 · 15 min prep

Estimate for one serving

• 340 cal
• 18g protein
• 48g carbs
• 10g fat
• 3g fiber

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Ingredients

• 3 medium ripe Bartlett or Anjou pears
• 3 cups plain Greek yogurt
• 1 1/3 cups granola
• 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/3 cup chopped toasted walnuts
• 8 fresh mint leaves
• 1 pinch of kosher salt

Instructions

1. 1Wash and core the pears, then dice them into 1/2-inch pieces, leaving the skin on for color and texture. Place the diced pear in a medium bowl.
2. 2Add the grated fresh ginger, lemon juice, half the honey, cardamom, and a tiny pinch of salt to the pears. Toss gently until every piece is coated and glossy; let the mixture sit 5 minutes so the flavors marry and the pears release a little juice.
3. 3In a separate bowl, stir the remaining honey into the Greek yogurt until it is lightly sweetened and smooth. Taste and add a touch more honey only if your pears are very tart.
4. 4Choose four clear glasses or jars so the layers show. Spoon a generous layer of the honeyed yogurt into the bottom of each glass, one-third of the yogurt total.
5. 5Add a layer of the ginger-marinated pears, then a layer of granola for crunch. Repeat the yogurt and pear layers once more, finishing with a final sprinkle of granola.
6. 6Top each parfait with the toasted walnuts and a couple of fresh mint leaves for a bright herbal finish.
7. 7Serve immediately for maximum granola crunch, or cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours if prepping ahead—add the final granola and nuts just before eating so they stay crisp.
8. 8The ginger and pear combination should taste bright, lightly spicy, and refreshing rather than heavy, perfect for a produce-forward November morning.