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Simple Homemade Granola and Yogurt Parfait with Fresh Fruit

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We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

Tell that to a 10 year old, who quite simply has no desire to eat anything at 7:15 in the morning.

Simple Homemade Granola and Yogurt Parfait with Fresh Fruit Is the breakfast battle real in your house? Mornings are a flurry of activity and getting something quick, healthy and delicious into a child can be a real challenge. Two meal options that have worked in our house are - fruit smoothies and granola and yogurt parfait with fresh fruit. Smoothies are great, but I don't find them to be the quickest breakfast option around. On the other hand, granola parfaits are simple to make. In fact, my kids love making their own. By baking a bulk batch of granola on the weekend we are prepared for a week of busy mornings.

The best thing about homemade granola is you can control the sugar and fibre levels. Kids can't taste ground wheat germ and flax seed. Follow your child's tastebuds when selecting the seeds and nuts you add to the granola and they will love constructing their own parfaits for breakfast. Breakfast battle won! homemade granola and yogurt parfait with fresh fruit

Homemade Granola and Yogurt Parfait with Fresh Fruit

5 cups of old fashioned oats, large flakes
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup slivered almonds
1 cup roasted pumpkin seeds, unsalted
1 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened
1 cup flax seed, ground
1 cup wheat germ, ground
2 tablespoon vanilla
¼ cup water
1 tablespoon cinnamon
⅓ cup oil, we use sunflower oil
½ cup honey
plain yogurt
fresh, seasonal fruit

In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients together (oats, flour, almonds, pumpkin seeds, coconut, flax, wheat germ and cinnamon).

granola ingredients in bowl In a small bowl, whisk together wet ingredients (vanilla, water, oil and honey).

Pour wet ingredients into bowl of dry ingredients. Stir until dry ingredients are moistened. homemade granola ingredients in bowl

Spread granola on parchment paper lined baking sheets. Spread in a thin layer, ¼" thick.

Bake in 250°F oven for 2 hours.

homemade granola baked After 2 hours, remove from the oven, let cool and store in an air tight container for up to 2 weeks.

granola and yogurt parfait To make the parfait, layer the granola, seasonal fruits and yogurt in a tall glass or bowl.

homemade granola and yogurt parfait
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Homemade Granola and Yogurt with Fresh Fruit Parfait

A simple, flavourful recipe for homemade granola and how to build a fresh fruit parfait.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time2 hours hrs
Total Time2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American, canadian
Keyword: granola recipe
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 1269kcal
Author: Jen

Ingredients

  • 5 cups of old fashioned oats large flakes
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup slivered almonds
  • 1 cup roasted pumpkin seeds unsalted
  • 1 cup shredded coconut unsweetened
  • 1 cup flax seed ground
  • 1 cup wheat germ ground
  • 2 tablespoon vanilla
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • ⅓ cup oil we use sunflower oil
  • ½ cup honey
  • plain yogurt
  • fresh seasonal fruit

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients together (oats, flour, almonds, pumpkin seeds, coconut, flax, wheat germ and cinnamon).
  • In a small bowl, whisk together wet ingredients (vanilla, water, oil and honey).
  • Pour wet ingredients into bowl of dry ingredients. Stir until dry ingredients are moistened
  • Spread granola on parchment paper lined baking sheets. Spread in a thin layer, ¼″ thick.
  • Bake in 250°F oven for 2 hours.
  • After 2 hours, remove from the oven, let cool and store in an air tight container for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Nutrition Info is to be used as a rough guide only. Nutrition Info is based on the products I am using and you may not be using the same products/brands. Thus, the Nutrition Info may vary.

Nutrition

Calories: 1269kcal | Carbohydrates: 157g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 52.2g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 1406mg | Fiber: 26.4g | Sugar: 34g | Calcium: 2320mg | Iron: 3.6mg
Calories: 1269kcal | Carbohydrates: 157g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 52.2g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 1406mg | Fiber: 26.4g | Sugar: 34g | Calcium: 2320mg | Iron: 3.6mg

Today’s post was all about expanding the Food Revolution movement from one day to an entire year of healthy, simple recipes for families to make and enjoy at home. Our homemade granola and yogurt parfaits are our twist on chef Jamie Oliver's DIY Oaty Fruity Cereal recipe. Be sure to check out Jamie Oliver’s 10 Food Revolution recipes and see what twists your family might make on these classic recipes.


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Jen Farr is a mother living in Toronto, Canada. She has been sharing her DIY crafts, recipes, activities and parenting advice for over 15 years on her blog Kitchen Counter Chronicle. Jen is the mom of 2 lovely daughters. She believes in the power of taking small steps that can make big impacts on the world.

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