Apricot-Yogurt Parfait with California Granola

Name: Apricot-Yogurt Parfait with California Granola
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing; 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats; 1 cup raw almonds, coarsely chopped; 1 cup raw walnuts, coarsely chopped; 1/4 pure clover honey; 1/4 cup canola oil; 1/4 cup extra-virgin California olive oil; 1/4 cup packed light-brown muscovado sugar; 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped; 1/4 cup raisins or dried cherries; 1/4 cup apricot nectar; 6 ounces dried apricots; 6 tablespoons sugar; 3 cups low-fat or fat-free Greek yogurt

Servings: persons

Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup raw almonds, coarsely chopped
1 cup raw walnuts, coarsely chopped
1/4 pure clover honey
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup extra-virgin California olive oil
1/4 cup packed light-brown muscovado sugar
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped
1/4 cup raisins or dried cherries
1/4 cup apricot nectar
6 ounces dried apricots
6 tablespoons sugar
3 cups low-fat or fat-free Greek yogurt

1
For the granola: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Lightly spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray or brush lightly with canola oil.
2
Combine the oats, almonds and walnuts in a large bowl.
3
Combine the honey, canola oil, olive oil, sugar, syrup, vanilla, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl and whisk until smooth.
4
Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix well until combined.
5
Turn the mixture out onto an 11- by 7-inch jelly-roll pan, and spread into an even layer.
6
Bake, stirring and re-spreading the mixture into an even layer every 5 minutes, until the granola is light golden brown, about 45 minutes.
7
Immediately turn the granola out onto another jelly-roll pan to cool and stop the cooking process.
8
Stir in the apricots and raisins and then spread the granola evenly in the pan.
9
Set on a wire rack and cool to room temperature.
10
Loosen any dried granola with a spatula and store in an airtight container.
11
For the parfait: Combine the nectar, apricots, sugar and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
12
Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the apricots are soft, about 10 minutes.
13
Transfer to a blender and blend until smooth.
14
Transfer to a bowl and cover.
15
Let the mixture chill in the fridge.
16
Fold the apricot puree into the yogurt (don't combine completely), and layer in parfait glasses with the California granola.

1287

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing, 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats, 1 cup raw almonds, coarsely chopped, 1 cup raw walnuts, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Apricot-Yogurt Parfait with California Granola falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!