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Apple Chai Spiced Yogurt Parfaits

Apple Chai Spiced Yogurt Parfaits make the perfect fall breakfast. Dannon® Light & Fit Greek® Vanilla Yogurt serves as the base for this breakfast and complements the homemade chai spiced granola, which can be made in advance. The morning of, layer the yogurt parfaits and top with apple slices and a drizzle of pure maple syrup! Apple Chai Spiced Yogurt Parfaits are a flavorful, filling breakfast for busy parents, professionals and even kids

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 28 2T (1 oz.) servings of granola
Calories: 88 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Chai Granola
  • 2 cups rolled oats not the quick cooking kind
  • ¾ cup raw pumpkin seeds
  • ½ cup walnuts
  • ¼ cup chia seeds
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • ¼ cup warm water
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cardamom
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 oz. dried apple slices
Breakfast Parfaits
  • 5.3 oz. Dannon Light & Fit Greek Vanilla Yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Chai Granola recipe above
  • 1 apple sliced thin
  • Drizzle of pure maple syrup optional

Instructions

Make the Granola
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  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat, then set aside.
  2. In a large glass bowl, measure out the rolled oats, pumpkin seeds, walnuts and chia seeds. Using a plastic spatula, stir until combined.
  3. Add the cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, black pepper, cloves and allspice to the ingredients. Stir until everything has been coated.
  4. In another bowl, combine the maple syrup and warm water. Whisk gently until combined.
  5. Pour the maple-water mixture over the dry ingredients. Using the same plastic spatula, mix until everything has been coated.
  6. Pour the ingredients onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading into an even layer.
  7. Transfer the baking sheet into the oven, and bake for 1 hour.
  8. Turn off the oven, and let the granola continue to cook for another 30-45 minutes, or until it becomes crunchy.
  9. Remove from the oven, and let cool.
  10. When the granola is at room temperature, mix in the dried apple slices.
  11. Transfer the granola to a refrigerator-safe container. Keep in the refrigerator up to a week.
Make the Breakfast Parfaits
  1. In the Dannon Light & Fit Greek Vanilla Yogurt container or another small breakfast bowl, stir the yogurt with a spoon.
  2. Sprinkle on the granola.
  3. Top with apple slices and an optional drizzle of maple syrup.
  4. Enjoy immediately.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2T (1 oz.) serving of granola Calories 88kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 3g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Sodium 6mg (0%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 282T (1 oz.) servings of granola

Amount Per Serving

Calories 88

% Daily Value*

Serving 2T (1 oz.) serving of granola
Calories 88kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 3g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Sodium 6mg 0%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.