Description
This Mediterranean-style granola yogurt parfait features layers of creamy Greek yogurt, crunchy chocolate granola, and a hint of citrus from Seville orange marmalade, topped with fresh pomegranate seeds.
Ingredients
Scale
- Chocolate Granola:
- 5 cups rolled oats (please do not use instant oatmeal as the results does vary!)
- 1 cup dessicated coconut
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or broken chocolate pieces
- 1/2 cup nuts ( I usually include chopped almonds or walnuts)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 3 tsbp orange peel
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1/2 cup clear runny honey
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 vanilla pod or 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the parfait:
- 1 cup homemade Greek style yogurt
- 1/2 cup Granola (recipe above)
- 3 tbsp Seville orange marmalade
- a handful of de-shelled pistachios
- 2 tbsp honey
- a handful of pomegranate seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, desiccated coconut, chocolate chips, chopped nuts, salt, vanilla extract, and grated orange peel.
- In a saucepan over low heat, mix the vegetable oil, brown sugar, and honey until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- Pour the liquid mixture over the dry ingredients and stir well to coat evenly.
- Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the granola is golden brown and fragrant. Allow to cool completely.
- To assemble the parfait, layer Greek yogurt, granola, and Seville orange marmalade in serving glasses.
- Top with pomegranate seeds and additional chopped nuts if desired.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
Notes
For a variation, try using different nuts or adding dried fruits to the granola. The parfait can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before serving to maintain its texture. The slight bitterness of the Seville orange marmalade complements the tangy yogurt and sweet granola perfectly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 10