Yogurt Parfait with Cherries
Yield: 2 servings
Calories: 173kcal
Yogurt parfait recipe for a healthy and simple breakfast solution! Fresh cherry compote layered with creamy yogurt and crunchy granola.
Ingredients
- 2 cups bing cherries, pitted and cut in half
- zest of 1 orange
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 cup yogurt, or greek yogurt (dairy, soy, coconut, cashew)
- ½ cup granola
Special Equipment
Instructions
- In a small saucepan add cherries, orange zest, and juice. Heat over medium heat until bubbling, then reduce to medium-low heat.
- Simmer for about 8 to 10 minutes, lightly mashing the fruit and occasionally stirring until cherries are tender, and compote is slightly concentrated and can coat the cherries.
- Cool if desired before topping, or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate up to 3 days.
- In a medium-sized cup or jar, layer ¼ cup of yogurt, then ¼ cup cherry compote, 2 tablespoons granola, then repeat layer one more time.
- Taste the compote and add any additional sweetener like agave, maple syrup, or honey as needed.
- Enjoy immediately or cover and enjoy the next day.
Nutrition
Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 56mg | Potassium: 361mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 19.8mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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