Lemon Yogurt Berry Swirl with Homemade Granola

Name: Lemon Yogurt Berry Swirl with Homemade Granola
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups oats (NOT quick-cook or instant); 1 1/2 cups whole almonds, shelled, but skin still on; 1/2 cup flax seeds; 1/2 cup light brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup neutral cooking oil (canola); 1/4 cup honey; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups raisins or dried cranberries; 1 cup diced dried apricots; 1/2 cup dried banana slices; 3 cups mixed berries (any combination, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries) frozen; 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 lemon, juiced; 1 1/2 cups lowfat vanilla yogurt; 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Servings: persons

4 cups oats (NOT quick-cook or instant)
1 1/2 cups whole almonds, shelled, but skin still on
1/2 cup flax seeds
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup neutral cooking oil (canola)
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups raisins or dried cranberries
1 cup diced dried apricots
1/2 cup dried banana slices
3 cups mixed berries (any combination, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries) frozen
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 lemon, juiced
1 1/2 cups lowfat vanilla yogurt
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice

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Recipe courtesy Mark Dissin
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Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
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Mix oats, almonds, flax seeds, brown sugar, salt and cinnamon in a bowl.
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In a saucepan warm the oil and honey.
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Whisk in the vanilla extract.
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Pour the honey, oil, vanilla mixture over the oat mixture and mix gently, but well.
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Mix with spatula and eventually your hands.
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Spread out onto a sheet pan and bake for 40 minutes (stir after the first 20).
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Cool and break up any clumps.
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Mix in dried fruit.
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Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence
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Add berries, lemon juice and confectioners' sugar in a pan over medium heat.
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Cook until the berries break down and mixture becomes syrupy, 10 to 12 minutes.
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Set aside to cool.
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Combine the yogurt, zest and juice in a mixing bowl and stir.
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To serve, set up glasses and layer with granola, yogurt and berries.

1451

kcal

Calories

Fat

154

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: 4 cups oats (NOT quick-cook or instant), 1 1/2 cups whole almonds, shelled, but skin still on, 1/2 cup flax seeds, 1/2 cup light brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Lemon Yogurt Berry Swirl with Homemade 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!