Tropical Granola Parfait

Ingredients

• 1 (6-ounce) container low-fat or fat-free flavored yogurt
• 1/2 cup sliced fruit
• 1/3 cup Tropical Granola (recipe below)
• Tropical Granola:
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1 cup sliced almonds
• 1/2 cup flaked coconut
• 2 teaspoons wheat germ (optional)

Preparation

1. Layer yogurt, fruit and granola in a juice glass. Try a combination of:
2. Pineapple yogurt with sliced mango or kiwi,
3. Lemon or peach yogurt with berries, or
4. Vanilla yogurt with sliced bananas
5. Tropical Granola: Preheat oven to 300°F. Combine oil, brown sugar and vanilla in a medium bowl, mixing until smooth. Stir in oats. Transfer mixture to a baking dish and bake 15 minutes. Stir in almonds, coconut and wheat germ if desired, and bake 15 to 20 minutes more, until almonds and coconut are golden and fragrant. Cool and serve, or store airtight up to 1 week.

Nutritional analysis per serving
Calcium 388 mg; Magnesium 121mg; Potassium 317mg; Vitamin E 3.8 mg*

Calories:	316		Total Fat:	13g
Cholesterol:	3mg		Protien:	15g
Carbohydrates:	36g		Sodium:	134mg

Serves

Serving size 1

Source

California Almond Board

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