Crunchy Breakfast Parfait Recipes

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

Steps:

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

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.

CRUNCHY SUPERFOOD BREAKFAST PARFAIT

Steps:

• Combine the coconut milk, chia seeds, agave nectar, flaxseeds, hemp seeds and vanilla in a medium bowl, and let sit for 10 minutes, whisking every couple of minutes. The mixture will start to set like gelatin. Place some fruit in a parfait glass, add the milk mixture and let sit in the refrigerator overnight. Top with granola, raw oats, nuts or honey.

OPPOSITE OF A SMOOTHIE: BREAKFAST CRUNCHY

Steps:

• In a tumbler or parfait glass, artfully layer 2-tablespoon portions of yogurt, cereal and fruit into the glass, continuing until ingredients are used up, or glass looks properly full and beautiful.
• End with the fruit (for prettiness sake), sprinkle with sweetener OR leave it out, according to your tastebuds.
• Enjoy!
• VARIATION #1: use other-flavored yogurts to compliment OR contrast the fruit flavors; use your imagination.
• VARIATION #2: other cereals work well too (Grapenuts, Muesli, flakes).
• VARIATION #3: how about peaches or mangoes? Halved grapes, orange bits, canned fruit cocktail (drained); let your imagination go!
• VARIATION #4: sprinkle in a few mini-chocolate chips, raisins, dried cranberries. Ymmm!