Yogurt and Granola Trifle Recipe

Name: Yogurt and Granola Trifle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups chopped seasonal fruit, like strawberries, oranges, banana (if using banana, toss in lemon juice); 2 cups Simple Homemade Granola, recipe follows; 1 quart vanilla yogurt; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; Salt; 3 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 2 tablespoons water; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 cups whole oats (not instant); 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1/2 cup crisped rice cereal; 1/4 cup wheat germ or milled flax seed

Servings: persons

2 cups chopped seasonal fruit, like strawberries, oranges, banana (if using banana, toss in lemon juice)
2 cups Simple Homemade Granola, recipe follows
1 quart vanilla yogurt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Salt
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups whole oats (not instant)
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup crisped rice cereal
1/4 cup wheat germ or milled flax seed

1
In a small trifle bowl, layer the fruit, granola and yogurt in two layers, starting with the fruit on the bottom then granola followed by yogurt.
2
Chill for fifteen minutes or up to a few hours, and then serve either for dessert or for breakfast.
3
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
4
In a large bowl, whisk together the cinnamon, ginger, 1/4 teaspoon salt, honey, oil, maple syrup, water, and vanilla together.
5
Add in the oats, pecans, rice cereal, and wheat germ.
6
Toss to coat completely.
7
Spread the granola out on a baking sheet lined with parchment and bake until dry and crisp, but not yet browned, 30 to 35 minutes, stirring once or twice.
8
Allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

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* 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.
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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups chopped seasonal fruit, like strawberries, oranges, banana (if using banana, toss in lemon juice), 2 cups Simple Homemade Granola, recipe follows, 1 quart vanilla yogurt, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Yogurt and Granola Trifle 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!

Yogurt and Granola Trifle

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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