Walnut Granola Breakfast Parfait
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Walnut Granola Breakfast Parfait
Description
The Walnut Granola Breakfast Parfait includes a stovetop-toasted granola made from chops walnuts and oats combined with cinnamon and maple syrup. Toasting in a dry pan enhances the nuts and oats' aroma while preventing overcooking. The maple syrup adds subtle sweetness that binds the granola components lightly before cooling.
For serving, plain or vegan yogurt is sweetened with maple syrup and layered alternately with the granola and bright pomegranate seeds in clear glasses for visual contrast. A sprig of fresh mint adds a touch of herbal freshness. The parfait offers a pleasing balance of crunchy, creamy, sweet, and tart textures and flavors.
This preparation suits a wholesome breakfast or snack, and the granola can be stored separately in an airtight jar for up to a month to maintain freshness. Yogurt and granola are best layered just before serving to keep the granola crunchy. Variety can be introduced by using different nuts, flavored yogurts, or adding mix-ins like chocolate chips after toasting. The recipe emphasizes careful temperature control during toasting to avoid burning the granola components.
Ingredients
- ½ cup walnuts chopped, 50g
- ¾ cup oats 65g
- 1 ½ tablespoons maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
To serve
- 1 ½ cups yogurt plain, or vegan yogurt, 350g
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
- mint sprigs
Instructions
- Heat a dry frying pan over a medium heat and add the walnuts and oats. Toast, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until golden and fragrant, then stir in the maple syrup and cinnamon. Set aside to cool.
- To serve, stir the maple syrup into the yogurt and layer the yogurt, granola and pomegranate seeds in two glasses. Top with a sprig of mint. Enjoy immediately.
- To make ahead, prepare the yogurt and store in the fridge and prepare the granola and keep in a jar in a cool dry place. Layer just before serving.
Notes
- Store the toasted granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one month.
- Keep yogurt and granola separate until serving to maintain granola crunchiness.
- Adjust nuts by substituting or adding pecans, macadamia nuts, or pistachios for different flavors.
- Use vegan yogurt alternatives like cashew or coconut yogurt for a plant-based parfait.
- Monitor heat carefully when toasting nuts and oats to avoid burning; medium-low heat is recommended.
- Add chocolate chips or white chocolate chips to granola once cooled for extra sweetness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 495 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 495kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 134mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 738mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 94IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 405mg | 41% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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