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Blueberry Granola Parfait

Source of Recipe

From "Mad Hungry: Cravings" by Lucinda Quinn


Recipe Introduction

"A homemade yogurt, fruit, and granola parfait is a really tasty-smart way to start the day, with all the nutrients you need in a balanced breakfast. You can prepare this in a sealable, reusable container so it can be eaten on the go or left in your office's refrigerator."

List of Ingredients

â—¦ 1 cup frozen blueberries, preferably organic
â—¦ Pinch each salt, sugar, and ground cinnamon
â—¦ â…” cup Greek-style yogurt
â—¦ ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
â—¦ 1 tablespoon honey
â—¦ 2 tablespoons store-bought granola, or homemade


Recipe

Combine the blueberries, salt, sugar, and cinnamon in a small saucepan, bring to a simmer, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the sugar is dissolved and the berries are thawed. Let cool completely.

Mix the yogurt with the vanilla and honey. Spoon â…“ cup of the yogurt into the bottom of a glass and smooth the top. Spoon over 1 tablespoon of the blueberry mixture and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon granola.

Repeat the layering (you will have some extra sauce), and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Makes one (multiply as needed)



• Homemade Granola:

Combine 1 pound rolled oats, 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut, a small handful of sesame seeds, and some bran or wheat germ. Add ½ cup nuts, such as slivered almonds, peanuts, or pecans, and toss. In another bowl, combine ½ cup safflower or extra-virgin olive oil, ½ cup sweetener, such as honey, maple syrup, or agave, and ½ cup water. Stir the liquid mixture into the oat mixture. Spread on baking sheets and bake at 250° F for 1 ½ hours. Toss with a handful of dried fruit, such as raisins, dried cherries, or cranberries. Let cool. That's it. Store in an airtight container.