Fluffy Yogurt Banana Split (Print Version)

Creamy yogurt, banana, berries, granola, and chocolate layered in a handheld jar for a nutritious start.

# Components:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 large ripe banana, sliced
02 - 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
03 - 1/2 cup fresh blueberries

→ Yogurt Layer

04 - 1 cup Greek yogurt, plain or vanilla
05 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Granola & Toppings

07 - 1/2 cup granola
08 - 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans, optional
09 - 2 tablespoons mini dark chocolate chips
10 - 2 tablespoons shredded coconut, optional

# Directions:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt with honey and vanilla extract, stirring until light and fluffy.
02 - Arrange half the sliced banana at the bottom of each glass jar or parfait glass.
03 - Spoon approximately 1/4 cup of the yogurt mixture over the banana layer in each jar.
04 - Distribute sliced strawberries and blueberries evenly over the yogurt layer.
05 - Sprinkle granola and nuts over the berry layer if desired.
06 - Repeat the layering sequence until jars are filled, ending with yogurt mixture on top.
07 - Top with remaining fruit, chocolate chips, and coconut if using.
08 - Serve immediately for maximum granola crunch, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour for softer texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a treat but keeps you satisfied until lunch, no energy crash required.
  • You can prep two jars in the time it takes coffee to brew, then grab one on the way out.
  • Layers mean every spoonful surprises you with different textures and flavors.
02 -
  • Layer thickness matters more than you'd think—thin layers let flavors stay distinct, thick ones blur into an undifferentiated mass.
  • The moment you assemble these is when they're at their best because the granola actually stays crunchy, so don't make them the night before expecting that same texture.
03 -
  • Slice your banana right before assembly so it doesn't brown and lose that fresh, pale sweetness.
  • If you're batch-prepping multiple jars, assemble them in assembly-line fashion—all the banana slices first, then all the yogurt, then all the berries—instead of finishing one at a time.
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