Make a Blueberry or Strawberry Dessert

What can we use if we don't have granola, a clear cup, or a 1/2-cup measuring cup?

If you don't have granola use crushed cereal, oats, or chopped nuts, swap the clear cup for a small jar or drinking glass so you can see the layers, and use eight tablespoons if you don't have a 1/2-cup measuring cup to measure the yogurt.

My layers keep mixing or the granola gets soggy—what should we check or change?

After you rinse the fruit under cold running water pat the fruit dry on a clean towel, use thicker or chilled yogurt before spooning, and save most of the granola for the final tiny sprinkle so it stays crunchy.

How can we adapt the steps for toddlers, preschoolers, or older kids?

For toddlers have an adult do the rinsing and slicing and let them spoon pre-sliced fruit and press layers in a plastic cup, for preschoolers supervise them measuring the 1/4 cup granola and spooning yogurt, and for older kids let them rinse, slice with adult help for strawberries, measure ingredients, and build patterned layers before sharing on DIY.org.

How can we make the parfait more special or personalize it?

Add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup, a sprinkle of chia seeds or cinnamon between layers, substitute crushed graham crackers for some granola, or top with extra fruit and photograph your finished parfait to share on DIY.org as the instructions suggest.