Best 3 Apricot Yogurt Parfait With California Granola Recipes

Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Apricot Yogurt Parfait and California Granola, a delightful layered parfait and a crispy, nutty granola. This parfait combines the tanginess of apricots, the creaminess of yogurt, and the crunchiness of granola for a satisfying breakfast or snack. The California Granola, a blend of oats, nuts, and seeds, adds a wholesome touch to this parfait. Find both recipes here, along with a video guide for the parfait, to create a healthy and delicious treat that will tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

SOUR AND SWEET YOGURT PARFAIT WITH STOVETOP GRANOLA

Sour and Sweet Yogurt Parfait with Stovetop Granola image

The granola would be great with any mix-ins - toasted coconut flakes would be an awesome addition! Also, the fruit sauce works with strawberries or blackberries too.

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup rolled oats
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup honey-roasted peanuts
1/2 cup dried tart cherries
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
1 pint fresh raspberries
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon honey
1 quart whole-milk plain Greek yogurt
One 8-ounce squeeze bottle honey
1/2 cup roasted pepitas
1 mango, chopped

Steps:

For the granola: Place a large nonstick saute pan over medium heat. Spread the oats into an even layer. Sprinkle with the salt. Toast the oats, undisturbed, in 30-second intervals, shaking the pan to redistribute the oats after each interval, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Stir in the peanuts and cherries. Drizzle in the honey. Cook until the honey melts and the mixture gets sticky, 1 to 2 minutes more. Spread onto a piece of parchment paper to cool.
For the fruit sauce: Place the raspberries, lime juice and honey in a mixing bowl. Use a fork to smash into a thick sauce.
For the yogurt bar: Serve the granola and fruit sauce alongside the yogurt, honey, pepitas and mango.

YOGURT CREME BRULEE WITH FRESH FRUIT AND GRANOLA

Yogurt Creme Brulee with Fresh Fruit and Granola image

"Yogurt makes this dessert rich, tangy and guilt-free," says Bobby.

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories dessert

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

16 ounces plain 2% Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped
1 pint fresh blueberries, raspberries or strawberries (or a combination)
Granulated sugar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup granola
8 teaspoons turbinado sugar

Steps:

Mix together the yogurt and vanilla in a medium bowl until combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Put the berries in a small saucepan, add 1/4 cup water and simmer until just softened, about 5 minutes. Add granulated sugar to taste and stir in the lemon juice. Let cool slightly.
Divide the fruit among four 8-ounce ramekins and top with the granola. Fill the ramekins to the top with the yogurt (discard the vanilla bean if using). Cover and put in the freezer for 5 minutes.
Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of turbinado sugar over each ramekin. Caramelize the sugar with a blowtorch by slowly sweeping the flame back and forth. Let the sugar harden, about 2 minutes, before serving.
You'll need a small blowtorch to caramelize the sugar. (A broiler will melt the yogurt.)

YOGURT AND GRANOLA TRIFLE

Yogurt and Granola Trifle image

Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 cups chopped seasonal fruit, like strawberries, oranges, banana (if using banana, toss in lemon juice)
2 cups Simple Homemade Granola, recipe follows
1 quart vanilla yogurt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Salt
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups whole oats (not instant)
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup crisped rice cereal
1/4 cup wheat germ or milled flax seed

Steps:

In a small trifle bowl, layer the fruit, granola and yogurt in two layers, starting with the fruit on the bottom then granola followed by yogurt. Chill for fifteen minutes or up to a few hours, and then serve either for dessert or for breakfast.;
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
In a large bowl, whisk together the cinnamon, ginger, 1/4 teaspoon salt, honey, oil, maple syrup, water, and vanilla together. Add in the oats, pecans, rice cereal, and wheat germ. Toss to coat completely.
Spread the granola out on a baking sheet lined with parchment and bake until dry and crisp, but not yet browned, 30 to 35 minutes, stirring once or twice. Allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

Tips:

Choose ripe and juicy apricots for the best flavor.
If you don't have vanilla yogurt, you can use plain yogurt and add a bit of vanilla extract.
For a sweeter parfait, use honey or agave syrup instead of maple syrup.
If you want a crunchier parfait, add some chopped nuts or granola to each layer.
For a more refreshing parfait, chill the yogurt and apricots before assembling.

Conclusion:

Apricot yogurt parfaits are a delicious and healthy way to start your day. They are packed with nutrients and antioxidants, and they can help you feel full and satisfied. They are also easy to make, and they can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and healthy breakfast, try an apricot yogurt parfait.