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Yogurt Parfait Recipe

Name: The General Deli & Cafes Yogurt Parfait Recipe
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups plain Greek yogurt (whole milk or 2%); 4 tbs honey; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 cups rolled oats; 1 cup raw almonds, roughly chopped; 1 tbs unsweetened shredded coconut (optional); 0.25 cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas); 3 tbs maple syrup; 2 tbs olive oil or melted coconut oil; 1 tbs brown sugar; 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon; 0.25 tsp salt; 1 cup strawberries, hulled and quartered; 0.5 cup blueberries; 1 each banana, sliced; 0.5 each kiwi, peeled and sliced (optional); 8 leaves mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

Inspired by The General Deli & Cafe

Time45m

Serves4

Honey, House Made Granola, topped with Fresh Fruit

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Ingredients

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Parfait Base

3 cups plain Greek yogurt (whole milk or 2%)

4 tbs Honey

1 tsp Watkins vanilla extract

House-Made Granola

2 cups rolled oats

1 cup raw almonds, roughly chopped

1 tbs unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)

1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

3 tbs maple syrup

2 tbs olive oil or melted coconut oil

1 tbs Brown sugar

1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp Celtic sea salt

Fresh Fruit Topping

1 cup strawberries, hulled and quartered

1/2 cup blueberries

1 each banana, sliced

1/2 each kiwi, peeled and sliced (optional)

8 leaves mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

Method

House-Made Granola

Preheat and prepare

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Mix dry ingredients

In a large bowl combine 2 cups rolled oats, 1 cup chopped almonds, 1 tablespoon shredded coconut (if using), 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir until evenly distributed.

Add wet ingredients

Whisk together 3 tablespoons maple syrup and 2 tablespoons oil in a small bowl. Pour over the dry mixture and stir until the oats and nuts are evenly coated.

Bake the granola

Spread the mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 18–22 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until golden and fragrant. Watch closely the last 5 minutes to prevent burning.

Cool and store

Remove from oven and let the granola cool completely on the baking sheet; it will crisp as it cools. Break into clusters and store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Parfait Assembly

Sweeten the yogurt

In a medium bowl, stir together 3 cups plain Greek yogurt, 4 tablespoons honey, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and slightly glossy. Taste and add more honey if you prefer it sweeter.

Prepare fruit

Wash the berries and drain well. Hull and quarter the strawberries, slice the banana and kiwi, and have blueberries ready. Pat fruit dry with paper towel to avoid watering down the parfait.

Layer the parfaits

For 4 servings, use 4 clear glasses or bowls. Start with about 3 tablespoons of granola in the bottom of each glass, then add about 1/3 cup of the honeyed yogurt, followed by a spoonful of mixed fruit (about 2 tablespoons). Repeat one more layer: 3 tablespoons granola, 1/3 cup yogurt, and top with remaining fruit.

Finish and garnish

Drizzle about 1 teaspoon honey over each parfait and sprinkle a final tablespoon of granola on top. Garnish with a few mint leaves if desired.

Serve or chill

Serve immediately for maximum crunch. If preparing ahead, assemble without the top granola (store granola separately) and keep refrigerated up to 6 hours; add remaining granola just before serving.