Mixed Fruit 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.

MIXED BERRY AND YOGURT PARFAIT

Steps:

• Fill a small single-serving (6 ounce) container with a third of the yogurt. Top with a third of the berries. Drizzle 1 teaspoon of maple syrup over the berries. Repeat two more times with the rest of the yogurt, berries and maple syrup. Pack the granola separately so that it can be mixed into the parfait when ready to eat. Pack the parfait with an ice pack or frozen juice box so that it stays cold until lunchtime.
• Heat an oven to 350 degrees F.
• Heat the maple syrup with the coconut oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat, just to melt the oil. While still warm, toss the maple syrup mixture together with the oats, almonds, sunflower seeds and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl. Spray a baking sheet with the nonstick cooking spray. Spread the granola on the sheet tray in a thin layer. Bake for a total of 20 minutes, tossing the granola halfway through. Let cool to room temperature and store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

VANILLA BERRY YOGURT PARFAITS

Steps:

• For the fruit: Combine the blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, honey and vanilla extract in a bowl and stir. Let sit for at least 10 minutes.
• For the yogurt: Mix up the yogurt, honey and vanilla in a bowl.
• Layer some of the syrupy fruit on the bottom of 4 small mason jars, then top with a layer of yogurt. Repeat the layers. Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.

BEST YOGURT PARFAIT EVER

Steps:

• First, pour the yogurt into a bowl. Then add the cream and vanilla. With a whisk, carefully stir until combined. It should be nice and thick.
• Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the top of the yogurt mixture. Do not stir the mixture. Cover the bowl with foil or plastic wrap and tightly seal the edges. Place in the refrigerator for at least 20 to 30 minutes.
• When you are ready to serve, place a small handful of berries (or other fruit) into a bowl or cup. Without stirring the mixture, spoon the yogurt over the berries. There will be creamy areas and brown sugar areas. Repeat the layers once, ending with berries on top.

YOGURT AND FRUIT PARFAITS

Steps:

• Layer 1/3 cup vanilla yogurt into the bottom each of 4 tall glasses. Combine defrosted strawberries and juice with fresh berries. Alternate layers of fruit and granola with yogurt until glasses are filled to the top. Serve parfaits immediately to keep granola crunchy.

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.

MIXED FRUIT PARFAITS

Steps:

• Mix together the cream cheese, yogurt, sugar, and lemon juice.
• Fold in whipped cream.
• Put the blueberries in six parfait glasses.
• Add a spoonful or two of the whipped cream mixture.
• Add the peaches to each glass.
• Add the whipped cream again.
• Repeat with strawberries and grapes and more whipped cream.
• Sprinkle the sugar cookies on top.