Fluffy Yogurt Banana Split (Printable)

Creamy yogurt paired with banana, berries, granola, and chocolate in a layered, portable jar.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# Method:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt with honey and vanilla extract, whisking until light and fluffy.
02 - Distribute half the banana slices evenly at the bottom of each of two glass jars or parfait glasses.
03 - Spoon approximately 1/4 cup of prepared yogurt mixture over the banana layer in each jar.
04 - Distribute sliced strawberries and blueberries evenly over the yogurt layer.
05 - Sprinkle granola and chopped nuts, if using, over the berry layer.
06 - Repeat layering sequence with remaining banana slices, yogurt, and berries until jars are nearly full, reserving yogurt for the top layer.
07 - Top each jar with remaining yogurt, then garnish with reserved fruit, dark chocolate chips, and shredded coconut if desired.
08 - Serve immediately for optimal crunch, or refrigerate up to 1 hour for a softer texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a treat but keeps you full and satisfied until lunch.
  • Everything comes together in one jar, no dirty dishes piling up while you eat.
  • You can prep two jars in the time it takes to pour orange juice.
02 -
  • Granola on top stays crunchier than granola layered in the middle—I learned this the hard way after making these for a work potluck and watching them sit for two hours before anyone ate one.
  • The sweetness of your yogurt matters; taste it before you add honey because some yogurts are already plenty sweet and you don't want an overly sugary breakfast.
03 -
  • Chill your jars in the freezer for five minutes before assembling if you want everything to stay crisp and cold—it's a small detail that shifts the whole eating experience.
  • A tiny pinch of sea salt sprinkled over the chocolate chips brings out their flavor in a way that feels almost magical.
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