Blueberry Yogurt Parfait

Knowing a Blueberry Yogurt Parfait is waiting for you on the table, no doubt you'll rise and shine quickly.  It's a simple recipe that makes for a delicious breakfast, a tempting midday snack, or part of a Sunday brunch. Simple ingredients come together for yogurt parfait cups packed with smooth, creamy yogurt, crunchy granola, and juicy, colorful fruit. I went "fancy" and used wine glasses for serving this parfait. The blueberry sauce can be made the day before and refrigerated.  The sauce can also be served over cake or ice cream. The recipe was adapted from cookingclassy.com

Ingredients:

• 2-1/2 cups fresh blueberries, divided
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2-2/3 cups low-fat plain Greek yogurt
• 1 cup cinnamon granola store-bought (break up clusters before measuring) 

Directions:

• In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of blueberries, sugar, and water to a simmer over medium heat. 
• Cook, stirring frequently, until the berries have mostly burst and the compote has thickened, about 5-7 minutes. 
• Add in vanilla, and there should be 1 cup of blueberry compote.
• Pour sauce into a bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve. 
• To assemble parfaits among four glasses: layer 1/ 3 cup of yogurt, 2 tablespoons blueberry sauce, 2 tablespoons granola, and 1 tablespoon blueberries. 
• Repeat the layers one more time. Serve immediately. 
  

Looking for another healthy breakfast option? Craving a banana split but too many calories? Try this healthier version, a meal in itself.   

• Split the banana lengthwise. Add several dollops of yogurt down the middle. 
• Load up with fresh fruits and a sprinkle of nuts.
• Whole wheat toast points are added to round out the meal.