Granola Parfaits
- 2 1/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick-cooking)
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 3/4 cup slivered almonds
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup honey, plus more for drizzling
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- 3/4 cup golden raisins
- 1/3 cup shelled and salted sunflower seeds
- 2 cups low-fat plain Greek yogurt
- Fresh berries (optional)
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Toss together the oats, coconut and almonds in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the vegetable oil and honey in a small bowl, then stir into the oats mixture.
- Spread the mixture in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake until golden brown, 17 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely, about 20 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and add the dried cranberries, raisins and sunflower seeds.
- Line up 4 parfait, wine or other tall glasses.
- Carefully spoon a large dollop of yogurt into each and top with a large spoonful of granola.
- Add a few berries, then drizzle with honey.
- Repeat the layers once more in each glass.
- Store extra granola in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
- Photograph by Christina Holmes
oldfashioned, coconut, almonds, vegetable oil, honey, cranberries, golden raisins, sunflower seeds, lowfat plain, fresh berries
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/trisha-yearwood/granola-parfaits.html (may not work)