I’m sure that many of you are eating lighter and healthier these days after the holiday feasts. If eating healthier is one of your New Year Resolutions, then I have a special treat for you today! This Citrus Yogurt Parfait with Berries and Home Made Granola is absolutely tasty and satisfying. You can serve this parfait as breakfast, afternoon snack, and/or dessert.
The citrus zests in the low fat vanilla yogurt is refreshing and delightful. The yogurt is slightly sweetened by the agave, which complement perfectly with the sweetness and tartness from the berries and pomegranate. The Home Made Granola adds a wonderful contrasting crunch to the parfait. Not to mention, the granola is a perfect snack on it’s own. I’ll go over the details in its ingredients in just a bit.
Here is a closer look at the parfait. Hm….one perfect bite with a little bit of everything!
Let’s take a look at the Home Made Coconut Granola with Almonds, Pistachios, Dried Cranberries, Dried Cherries, and Goji Berries. It’s a lovely combination of flavors and texture. Also, each ingredient contains awesome vitamins and nutrition with many health benefits. If you’re not familiar with Goji Berries, I got mine from a Chinese supermarket. I know Whole Foods markets carry them as well. Or, you can simply order them here. Below is a picture of the Goji Berries, they are also known as Wolfberry or Fructus Lycii. They are one of the basic ingredients used in Chinese soups.
According to WebMD, the goji berry are filled with powerful antioxidants and other compounds that may help prevent cancer, protect vision, and other illnesses, including heart disease. Antioxidants may also boost the immune system and lower cholesterol and slow the aging process. Boy, that sounds like music to my ears. To read more about the health benefit and side effects of Goji Berries, please click here.
I usually make a large batch of these granola and store them in an air tight container. That way, it’s always available when I need to make a parfait, top them on yogurt or ice cream, add into cereal or oak meal, or simply snack on them as is.
Below is a picture of the granola with each of the main ingredient listed. Check it out.
I hope you’ll try this granola and parfait. You’re going to love them. Thank you for stopping by today and wish you a wonderful weekend!
Disclaimer: No information, ingredient or product mentioned on this site is meant to diagnose, treat or replace professional medical advice. They are my experience, my journey, and my opinions. Please consult with your doctor before using any of the ingredients or products mentioned here.
