Berry Nana Oatmeal Parfait Recipes

OVERNIGHT OAT PARFAITS

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, combine the mixed berries, pineapple and lemon juice; set aside.
• In another mixing bowl, combine the oats, cashew milk, honey and cinnamon and let stand for about 10 minutes.
• To four 16-ounce or eight 8-ounce clear containers with lids (or mason jars), add an even layer of the pineapple-berry mixture to the bottom of each. Next, fill each container to halfway with the overnight oat mixture, then top with more fruit. Refrigerate overnight. In the morning, top with a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkle of granola, and out the door the kids go.

BERRY-OATMEAL BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 2-quart baking dish or 8-inch square baking pan with the butter.
• For the oatmeal: Stir together the oats, sugar and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Whisk together the almond milk, egg, vanilla and almond extract in a medium bowl. Pour the milk mixture into the oat mixture and stir well to combine.
• For the topping: Stir together the almonds, oats, sugar, butter, flour, cinnamon and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl until evenly combined.
• To assemble: Pour the oatmeal into the prepared baking dish. Arrange the berries (including any juices) over the oatmeal. Sprinkle with the topping. Bake until lightly browned and just set, about 50 minutes. Let cool on a rack for 10 to 15 minutes. Serve warm with a dollop of yogurt or a splash of milk if using.

BERRY-NANA SMOOTHIE

Steps:

• Put everything in a blender and puree until smooth. Divide between 2 vacuum-sealed containers.

YOGURT BERRY PARFAIT WITH STEEL-CUT OATS

Steps:

• Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat and add the oatmeal. Toast, stirring or shaking the pan, until the oatmeal begins to color and smell toasty. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool. Stir into the yogurt along with 4 teaspoons of the honey or sugar, cover tightly and refrigerate overnight.
• The next day, combine the berries, remaining honey or sugar, lime juice and balsamic vinegar in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, until the liquid is reduced and the berries have cooked down to a jamlike consistency. Allow to cool. You should have about 1 cup of thick, jammy sauce.
• Spoon or pipe 1/4 cup of the yogurt/oatmeal mix into the bottom of each of 4 tumblers or parfait glasses. Top with 2 tablespoons of the berry sauce. Make another 1/4 cup layer of yogurt on top of the berry sauce, and finish with another layer of berry sauce. Cover tightly and chill for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, sprinkle finely chopped pistachios over the top.