Yogurt Parfaits

Ingredients:

• 1 32 oz container of whole milk plain yogurt
• 1-2 Tbs. honey or maple syrup
• 1 lb. of fresh or frozen berries
• 1 1/2 – 2 cups of granola or nutty nuggets (for homemade granola, see below)

Instructions:

• Prepare the night before for frozen berries, or in the morning for fresh.
• Add honey/syrup to the container of yogurt. Stir well.
• In a mason jar, layer yogurt and berries. Top with granola.
• Can keep in the refrigerator for several days. (The granola will get soggy. Add in the morning if you have refrigerated overnight.

Granola

Ingredients:

• 2 + 2/3 cup old fashioned oats
• 1 cup raw almonds
• 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
• 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
• Scant T coarse or kosher salt
• 1/3 cup canola oil
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1/3 cup honey (not crystallized)

Instructions:

Mix all dry ingredients together in a big bowl. Add liquid ingredients and mix thoroughly. Spread on a large sheet pan with low sides. Bake at 300˚ for 40 minutes, stirring once after 20 minutes. The granola is done when it’s slightly golden in color. Allow to cool, then store in tightly sealed container.