Make-Ahead Frozen Yogurt Parfaits - Food Wishes

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Greek yogurt adds protein while cottage cheese is often less expensive.

mixed berries

🥗Healthier: fresh strawberries

💰Cheaper: frozen berries

Fresh strawberries are often healthier, while frozen berries can be more affordable.

granola

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed cereal

Oats provide a healthier base, while crushed cereal can be a budget-friendly alternative.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is a healthier sweetener, while sugar is a more economical option.

Start with fresh raspberries and add white sugar to them.

Use a potato masher to smash the raspberries into a puree.

Cover the mixture and let it sit for 1-2 hours to macerate.

After macerating, strain the raspberry mixture through a fine mesh strainer to remove seeds.

Add blueberries to the strained raspberry sauce and mix gently.

Prepare homemade granola by mixing oatmeal, almonds, coconut, and pumpkin seeds in a bowl.

Add a little salt, brown sugar, maple syrup, and vegetable oil to the granola mixture and mix thoroughly.

Transfer the granola mixture onto a silpat-lined baking sheet and spread it out evenly to a thickness of 1/4 to 1/2 inch.

Bake in a 275°F oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes or until lightly golden brown and crunchy.

Let the granola cool completely to achieve a crispy texture.

In a bowl, combine full fat Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, freshly grated lemon zest, and a significant amount of sugar (1 part sugar to 4 parts yogurt).

Whisk the yogurt mixture vigorously until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is light and fluffy.

Transfer the yogurt mixture into a plastic bag or piping bag for easier layering.

Begin layering the parfait in a jar by adding granola, then fruit, then yogurt, repeating the layers as needed.

Tap the jar gently to settle the ingredients and remove air pockets.

After the final yogurt layer, garnish with a few blueberries and drops of raspberry sauce.

Seal the jar with a lid and freeze until solid, preferably overnight.

When ready to eat, let the parfait sit for about 30 minutes to soften before serving.

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