Make-ahead berry breakfast parfaits from the Dairy Farmers of Canada
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 2 minutes
Refrigeration Time: 8 hours
Yields: 4 servings
Ingredients:
1 cup (250 mL) large-flake rolled oats
¼ cup (50 mL) chopped almonds, pecans or walnuts (optional)
1 tbsp (15 mL) ground flax seeds (optional)
1 ½ cup (375 mL) 2% plain yogurt
1 ½ cup (375 mL) 2% vanilla yogurt
2 cups (500 mL) blueberries, sliced strawberries and/or raspberries
Instructions:
In a skillet over medium heat, toast large-flake rolled oats and nuts (if using), stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden and fragrant. Immediately transfer to a bowl and let cool. Stir in flax seeds (if using).
In a bowl, whisk together plain yogurt and vanilla yogurt.
Alternately layer oat mixture, yogurt and berries in four individual 1-1/2-cup (375 mL) reusable containers with lids or tall glasses. Seal with lids or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or up to 2 days.
Nutritional Info per one serving
Energy: 322 Calories
Protein: 16 g
Carbohydrate: 54 g
Fat: 6 g
Fiber: 6 g
Sodium: 127 mg
Cholesterol: 10 mg
Sugars: 25 g
