Squeezing in breakfast isn’t always easy, especially if you’re trying to eat healthier. I’m never in the mood to cook early in the morning, which is why my go-to breakfast has to be yummy & lightening fast. I’m no Nigella Lawson, but my recipe to a great start of the day is Berry Breakfast Parfaits with Simply Scrumptious Granola. And did I mention that it’s under 200 calories? It’s perfect for those with weight loss resolutions.
It’s such a simple concoction, it’s not even really like cooking. Except for the granola – but it takes like 2 minutes of work. I make the granola at night, but you really only need to make one batch a week. (Unless your kids decide to help you eat it, like mine.)
For the granola:
Melt 1/2 stick of butter in a microwave safe bowl. Once melted, add in 1/2 cup of honey and combine. Once the liquids are mixed, add 3 cups of quick cooking oatmeal. Mix it all together thoroughly, then lay out in a thin layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes, stirring it every 2 minutes or so. After it’s all golden, remove the pan and let it cool, then store in an airtight container. Simple, huh?
For my parfaits, I layer 1/4 cup of low fat vanilla yogurt (greek yogurt is yummy in this recipe, too!), 2 medium strawberries, sliced, then 2 tablespoons granola. Repeat for a 2nd layer (so you use 1/2 cup yogurt, 1/4 cup granola & 4 strawberries total.) It takes about 3 minutes – a quick trip to breakfast heaven. You could mix it up with other berries, which would be totally delish!
I’m a creature of habit, so I’ve been having this same breakfast for weeks now, and I’m slowly seeing progress on the scale. With recipes like these, I don’t even really feel like I’m on a diet 🙂
Oh yum! Yogurt and granola are one of my favorite combos. I’ll have to try this recipe soon. Thanks!! And congrats on your progress!
I love a good parfait, especially homemade. Its a nice mix up from the normal cereal every morning. Great recipe!
Fanny
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Yum! I will definitely have to make some of that granola! I am trying to eat healthier this year and this is perfect. I make green smoothies for my hubby and myself for breakfast when we are eating right. They are delish! I will have to post them on my blog soon….:) Thanks for the visit and comment the other day! I appreciate it so much. Have a blessed day…..
Vicky
Life On Willie Mae Lane
Oh- Sounds good and LOOKS pretty! I made 2 quiches and popovers this morning…not quite as healthy as what you have here- xo Diana
Yum Gina..Pin it!!
I’m not a morning person, but I like to have breakfast at night. This sounds heavenly! Thanks for sharing it!
Hi’ Gina, I will try this for sure* great for the hot weather (we have had 40c+the past few days and some more to come)so ‘cool’ food is great 😀 Have a Very Happy and Creative New Year Jo’
oh this looks fabulous! Love granola and yogurt in the morning!
Thank you for the recipe. I’ll try it! Sounds like a good change from shredded wheat.