Breakfast Parfaits Food

MAKE AHEAD BREAKFAST PARFAITS

Steps:

• Layer 1/4 - 1/3 c. of mixed berries in the bottom of each cup.
• Next spoon about 1/4 - 1/3 c. of yogurt on top of the berries.
• Continue layering until the cup is as full as you would like (with yogurt being the top layer).
• Fill a snack-sized ziploc bag with granola and seal (one for each cup).
• Cover each cup tightly with plastic wrap and seal with rubber band.
• Place (or tie on) a granola bag on each cup along with a plastic spoon (see picture above).
• Place in refrigerator for up to 5 days.

BREAKFAST PARFAITS WITH FIG COMPOTE

Steps:

• Mix together the blackberries, blueberries and strawberries in a bowl. Put 2 tablespoons Fig Compote in the bottom of six parfait glass. Top with 1/4 cup yogurt, followed by 1/4 cup of the mixed berries. Add another layer of yogurt, and then top with 1 tablespoon Fig Compote and 2 tablespoons Fruit-and-Nut Trail Mix. Serve immediately.
• Combine the figs, sugar, vinegar, orange zest and juice, cinnamon and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a medium pot over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Begin to break down the figs with a potato masher or the edge of a wooden spoon. Continue to boil until the compote has thickened enough to resemble a chutney and a wooden spoon drawn through the mixture leaves a track behind it, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool completely, about 15 minutes.
• Stir in the honey and season with salt. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Combine the walnuts, cashews, coconut flakes and pepitas in a large bowl; toss with the coconut oil and some salt. Spread the mixture evenly onto a baking sheet. Bake until toasted and fragrant, 10 minutes. Let cool completely, at least 20 minutes.
• Mix in the banana chips, goji berries and dried pineapple. Stir in the carob chips if you want a bit of "chocolate" with your trail mix! Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature.

BREAKFAST PARFAITS

Steps:

• In 4 parfait glasses or serving dishes, layer the pineapple, yogurt, raspberries, dates and banana. Sprinkle with almonds. Serve immediately.

TROPICAL BREAKFAST PARFAIT

Steps:

• Put 2 tablespoons of yogurt in the bottom of each of four juice glasses. Top with 4 orange slices. Sprinkle the oranges with a 1 1/2 tablespoons of cereal, followed by 2 more tablespoons of yogurt. Top with diced pineapple then with another 1 1/2 tablespoons cereal.

MAKE-AHEAD FRUIT & YOGURT BREAKFAST PARFAITS

Steps:

• In a bowl combine yogurt, oats, chia seeds, and milk.
• Stir to combine then layer half in a wide-mouth mason jar or container.
• Add half the fruit and berries then layer in remaining yogurt mixture and berries. Refrigerate overnight, and up to 3 days.

GREEK YOGURT BREAKFAST PARFAIT

Steps:

• Add blueberries and strawberries to a small bowl. Sprinkle with sugar; stir to coat the berries.
• Place 2 tablespoons granola in the bottom of 2 parfait glasses. Spoon 2 tablespoons yogurt on top and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest. Top with 1/3 of the berries. Repeat layers until the parfait glasses are full.

BERRY BREAKFAST PARFAITS

Steps:

• Place raspberries and brown sugar in a blender; cover and process until pureed. Press through a sieve; discard seeds. , In a small saucepan, combine the raspberry puree, orange juice, cornstarch and orange zest. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; cool., In eight parfait glasses, layer half of the raspberry sauce, berries, granola and yogurt. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with additional brown sugar if desired. Serve immediately.

FRESH FRUIT BREAKFAST PARFAITS

Steps:

• Place ½ of the bananas and ½ of the strawberries in each of 2 parfait glasses.
• Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of brown sugar over each.
• Top with each with ½ of the yogurt and serve.