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Walnut Granola Breakfast Parfait
This Walnut Granola Parfait is the perfect easy breakfast. Simple walnut granola is gently toasted in a dry skillet and paired with yogurt for a festive Christmas breakfast that can be made ahead for a holiday brunch, or enjoyed any time of the year. It’s ready in just 10 minutes with 7 simple ingredients.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 495 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ cup (50g) walnuts, chopped
- ¾ cup (65g) oats
- 1 ½ tablespoons maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
To serve
- 1 ½ cups (350g) plain yogurt (or vegan yogurt)
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
- sprigs of mint
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.
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Notes
- Special diets
- Make it gluten-free: To make this recipe gluten free, read your labels and make sure your oats are certified gluten free.
- Make it Vegan: To make a vegan breakfast parfait, use vegan yogurt such as cashew yogurt or coconut yogurt.
- Storage and Freezing
- Freezing: This recipe cannot be frozen as yogurt is best when served within 5 days of opening.
- Storage: Store the stovetop granola in an airtight jar in a cool, dry place for up to 1 month.
- Always keep an eye on the temperature of your pan as nuts and oats could burn quickly. Start with a medium low heat.
- A cast iron pan will help toast up the nuts and oats evenly.
- To make ahead of time, keep yogurt and granola separate to make sure the granola does not get soggy.
- Granola should be stored in a jar in a cool dry place.
- Change up your granola by using your favorite nuts including pecans, macadamia nuts or even pistachios.
- Try making your own yogurt for the perfect breakfast made completely from scratch.
- Add different flavors to your yogurt by purchasing flavored yogurt or adding a few drops of your favorite flavor extract.
- To add an extra layer of sweet, try adding some chocolate chips or white chocolate chips to the skillet granola once it's fully cool.
Nutrition Information
Calories
495kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
134mg
(6%)
Potassium
738mg
(21%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Vitamin A
94IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
405mg
(41%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 495
% 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.