Goto main content
exotic-fruit-parfait-and-homemade-granola

Exotic fruit parfait and homemade granola

Quantity :

1

Cooking time :

10 minutes

Preparation time:

10 minutes

Ingredients

Homemade granola (3 cups)

  • 1/2 cup Liberté Plain Greek yogurt 0%
  • 2 cups (150 g) rolled oats
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • Optional: Dark chocolate chips or freeze-dried fruit

Preparation

In a glass, layer ½ cup of Liberté plain Greek yogurt, ¼ cup homemade granola and your favourite exotic fruit (here, two chopped kiwifruits).

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 °F.
  2. Combine the rolled oats, nuts, maple syrup and canola oil.
  3. Pour onto a sheet pan and bake for 40 minutes.
  4. Stir every 10 minutes so that the granola turns an even golden brown.
  5. Let cool.
  6. Add the dark chocolate or freeze-dried fruit.

 

Health benefits

  • Only 300 calories.
  • High in fibre (7 grams) and protein (17 grams), this breakfast parfait will keep you going until lunch.
  • Cholesterol and trans fat free.
  • The lipids contained in the recipe are essentially from the walnuts, which are a source of heart-healthy polyunsaturated fats.
  • Greek yogurt provides many health benefits. It’s a very high source of protein and it’s fat free.
  • This parfait is low in sodium – only 2% of the daily value*.
  • Did you know that kiwifruits contain twice as much vitamin C as oranges? Maximize your vitamin intake by mixing in different kinds of fruit!
  • Low on fresh fruit? Try frozen or canned fruit.

 

* Percent daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie reference diet.

extenso extenso extenso extenso