Nothing says summer like a delicious yogurt parfait. This cool refreshing treat is much healthier than ice cream, but still gives you all the satisfying creaminess you crave. Parfaits are a simple, yet elegant treat that makes eating healthy truly a delight.
A word on yogurt: I believe in customizing my recipes to your liking. There are so many options out there for yogurt these days it's nearly impossible to know what to pick! For this recipe vegetarians may want to opt for a nice thick plain greek yogurt such as Chobani or Fage. For my vegan friends I suggest Whole Soy brand soy yogurt. While there are many brands out there, Whole Soy comes closest to the real thing. Lately I have tried some cocconut milk based brands that are equally as satisfying.
A word on granola: My all time favorite by far granola (this is vegan folks) is Natures Path peanutbutter granola. I have only been able to find it at Whole Foods, but trust me it's the best tasting granola by far. It is also high in protein and lower in sugar than most other brands. Another newer brand that has a nice crunch is Kellog's Special K Low Fat Granola. This granola has just a touch of honey and is a great source of fiber.
Ok lets get down to business
Ingredients:
8 oz yogurt
1 cup granola
1 cup berries (I used blackberries and blueberries, but don't forget it is strawberry season friends)
1 martini glass
Directions:
Layer ingredients in a clear martini glass or any other wine or parfait glass. The idea here is to create beautiful layers of yogurt, granola and fruit. Start with a layer of granola at the bottom followed by yogurt, then fruit. In this parfait I lined the outer rim with blackberries and filled the inner layer with blueberries. Top with the remaining yogurt and a sprinkle of granola and voila! You have created a lovely, luscious summer treat! Enjoy.
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