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Mixed Berry Parfait with Steel-Cut Granola Recipe

Crunchy steel-cut oats are a great addition to this whole-grain-packed homemade granola. The recipe makes 4 cups granola. Use half for parfaits and store the remaining in an airtight container. Layer parfait with a mixture of blackberries, blueberries and raspberries. Make up to 1 hour ahead of serving.

INGREDIENTS

Granola

1/4 cups maple syrup
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup steel-cut oats
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1/4 cups wheat germ
1/4 cups flax seeds
1 cup sliced almonds

Parfait

4 cups low-fat vanilla yogurt
2 cups Driscoll's Blackberries, Blueberries and/or Raspberries

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly grease rimmed baking sheet.
Whisk together maple syrup, honey, oil and vanilla in a large bowl. Combine steel-cut oats, old-fashioned oats, wheat germ, flax seeds and almonds in a medium bowl. Add oat mixture to maple syrup mixture and stir until evenly coated. Spread mixture on prepared baking sheet.
Bake about 25 minutes or until crisp and golden, stirring every 10 minutes.
Make 2 layers of 1/2 cup yogurt, 1/4 cup granola and 1/4 cup berries in a parfait or wine glass. Repeat with remaining yogurt, berries and granola.

Note

The granola recipe makes 4 cups granola. Store remaining in air-tight container.

Nutrition Facts

Makes: 4 servings

Calories:	213.86
Total Fat:	5.17g
Saturated Fat:	1.72g
Cholesterol:	14.99mg

Amount Per Serving

Sodium:	125.57mg
Total Carbohydrates:	32.02g
Dietary Fiber:	1.34g
Protein:	12.35g

customer reviews 5 out of 5 (based on 1 ratings)

Good for breakfast or desert

By Mo

I made this for a light Easter desert, and my guests loved it! My hubby wants me to make it again, which is a huge compliment, as he is the chef in our house. IThis also works as a healthy breakfast. Num-num!

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