Skinny Maple Granola Yogurt Parfaits
Total Time
50 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
4 servings
- 3 1/2 cups rolled oats, gluten free if desired
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 cup dried unsweetened cranberries
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup chopped almonds
- 1/2 cup sugar-free maple syrup
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
- 1/2 cup apple sauce
- 1/2 cup of coconut flakes
- plain or vanilla fat-free greek yogurt
- bananas or other fresh fruit of choice
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Preparation
Step 1
To make granola: Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, mix together oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Add cranberries, raisins, pecans and almonds to bowl. Stir to combine.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together maple syrup, vanilla, pumpkin and apple sauce until well combined.
Step 3
Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until evenly coated. Spread granola in a thin layer over baking sheet. Sprinkle coconut on top.
Step 4
Bake granola until golden, stirring oats halfway through baking, about 40 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool before making parfaits.
Step 5
To make parfaits: slice 1 banana and set aside. Place 1/2 cup of greek yogurt in glass. Top yogurt with 1/4 cup of granola. Add a couple of banana slices. Place another 1/4 cup granola on top of bananas. Add a tablespoon or two of yogurt on top of granola. Sprinkle a bit more granola on top and add more bananas. Drizzle honey on top if desired.
Step 6
Repeat for each parfait you wish to make. Recipe makes about 4 parfaits.
Step 7
Store granola in airtight container. Enjoy your new favorite breakfast!
Step 8
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