Mixed Berry Parfait with Honey-Thyme Yogurt and Quick Granola

Ingredients

Fruit and Yogurt
• 1 pint each of strawberries cut in quarters, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries
• 2 tablespoons fresh Basil, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh Mint, thinly sliced
• 1 pinch sugar
• 2 cups low fat plain or vanilla yogurt
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 lemon, juiced and zested
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh Thyme
Quick Granola
• 2 cups Quaker oats
• 1/4 cup pecans
• 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons of oil of choice, I like canola or sunflower

Instructions

Fruit and Yogurt:
1. Place fruit, fresh basil and fresh mint in medium bowl and toss together. (You should do this a day ahead of time to let the flavors of the fresh herbs really shine.)
2. Place sugar, yogurt, honey, lemon juice and zest, nutmeg and thyme in a bowl and stir to combine.
Quick Granola:
3. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
4. Combine oats, seeds and nuts in a large bowl.
5. In a separate bowl or cup, combine maple syrup, oil and cinnamon.
6. Mix well, and then pour over the oat mixture.
7. Stir well to coat.
8. Place the granola onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
9. Bake at 375° F for about 15 to 20 minutes, until the oats flakes are brown at the edges.
10. Remove from heat, let sit until it reaches room temperature.
Assembly:
11. Place fruit in the bottom of a wine or champagne glass.
12. Drizzle with yogurt.
13. Next, layer with granola.
14. Add more fruit and continue the layers until glass is full.
15. Serve and enjoy.

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