These yogurt berry granola parfaits are a fresh, cool, crunchy addition to your breakfast or a great snack for summer or anytime. I was inspired to create this recipe because I enjoy these on cruises – but they are generally smaller. You can adjust how you make them based on the glasses or bowls you want to use. Glasses are a great choice to be able to see the layers from the side, but it is just as good in a bowl!
With about 8 grams of protein (if you choose soy yogurt) and 5 grams of fiber, they are nutritious too. Look for unsweetened vegan yogurt to keep the added sugar low.
Ingredients and Substitutions for Yogurt Berry Granola Parfaits
Vegan yogurt: I suggest using soy, almond, or cashew yogurt. Try to find plain vegan yogurt instead of flavored, sweetened ones to limit added sugar. Look for a large container of unsweetened vegan yogurt if you are making more than a couple of these to save some money.
Out of the vegan coconut options, I don’t recommend coconut ones because they are higher in saturated fat, with about 3.5 grams per serving.
Granola: follow the recipe below to make your own, or use a store-bought one if you wish. This recipes uses mixed nuts, oats, oil, a little maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, sesame seeds, a pinch of salt, and raisins.
You can try it with different types of nuts, like walnuts, pecans, almonds, or pistachios. I would chop them also so you don’t have big chunks of nuts in your parfait. And feel free to add your favorite type of dried fruit – like the raisins, don’t bake them with the granola, but stir them in after.
Berries: I used fresh strawberries and frozen blueberries. Raspberries or blackberries would also go well in this parfait.
How to Make the Granola
Preheat the oven to 350℉. Place parchment paper on a baking sheet or sheet pan.
Chop the mixed nuts roughly so the pieces are smaller, but not tiny.
Add them to a medium bowl and mix in the oats, oil, maple syrup, sesame seeds, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well with a spoon. Spread into a thin layer on the parchment paper on your baking sheet.
Bake for 10 minutes. Then remove from the oven, stir well, and cook another 6 – 10 minutes until the mixture is lightly browned and the oats are crispy.
Remove the pan from the oven. Mix in the raisins. This makes enough granola for 4 parfaits.
Assemble the Parfaits
Layer about a third of a cup of yogurt in the bottom of each glass. Add about 2 tablespoons each of strawberries and blueberries. Add about 2 tablespoons of the granola mixture. Then repeat the layers, using up the rest of the yogurt, berries, and granola.
Storage
You can definitely make the granola ahead of time, but I don’t recommend assembling them until shortly before eating them. The granola won’t be as crispy if it is sitting in the yogurt.
What to Serve With These Parfaits
For breakfast, add whole grain toast with almond butter or smashed avocado, lemon juice, and seasonings, and/or scrambled tofu with peppers and onions, oatmeal, a whole grain muffin, oatmeal, or cold cereal.
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Yogurt Berry Granola Parfait (Dairy-Free)
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350℉. Place parchment paper on a baking sheet or sheet pan.
- Chop the mixed nuts roughly so the pieces are smaller, but not tiny.
- Add them to a medium bowl and mix in the oats, oil, maple syrup, sesame seeds, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well with a spoon. Spread into a thin layer on the parchment paper on your baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Then remove from the oven, stir well, and cook another 6 – 10 minutes until the mixture is lightly browned and the oats are crispy.
- Remove the pan from the oven. Mix in the raisins. This makes enough granola for 4 parfaits.
- Layer about a third of a cup of yogurt in the bottom of each glass. Add about 2 tablespoons each of strawberries and blueberries. Add about 2 tablespoons of the granola mixture. Then repeat the layers, using up the rest of the yogurt, berries, and granola.
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Notes
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