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Homemade Granola and Apricot Parfait


  • Author: sgauley
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 2 1/2 cups granola 1x

Description

A light and healthy breakfast or snack. Also perfect to serve for a brunch. 


Ingredients

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Homemade Granola

  • 2 cups rolled oats 
  • 1/3 cup pepita seeds (pumpkin seeds) 
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons flax seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon 
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 
  • 2 tablespoons agave 
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil 

Apricot Parfait 

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Polaner All Fruit (apricot) 
  • 2 tablespoons homemade granola
  • 2 dried apricots, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons unsweetened shredded coconut

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, place the following ingredients: rolled oats, pepita seeds, slivered almonds, chopped walnuts, flax seeds, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix together. 
  2. Add on agave syrup and coconut oil. Mix thoroughly to combine. 
  3. Lay mixture on a large sheet tray covered with a non stick baking sheet. No non stick baking sheet? Use parchment paper, or a non stick cooking spray. 
  4. Bake in a pre-heated 350F oven for 15 minutes. Remove and allow to cool. Store in an airtight container or use to make the Apricot Parfaits. (See directions below.) 

Apricot Parfaits

  1. Place 1/4 cup of Greek yogurt on the bottom of 2 parfait glasses. 
  2. Top yogurt in each parfait with 1 tablespoon of the Polaner All Fruit. 
  3. Layer on another 1/4 cup of Greek yogurt in each parfait glass. 
  4. Decorate the top of each glass with 1 dried apricot (chopped), 1 teaspoon of unsweetened shredded coconut, and 1 tablespoon of the homemade granola. 
  5. Serve and enjoy immediately. 

Notes

Granola makes about 3 cups. We used 1/4 cup to make the apricot parfait but you will have lots leftover to use for other delicious treats. 

Keep in an airtight container. – Will stay fresh for about 2 weeks.

Alternatively, you can freeze for 2-3 months also in an airtight container.  

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Snack