I had been wanting to try making my own granola for a while but I purposefully held off until the summer. I had seen granola being served with yogurt and fresh berries as a parfait and I wanted to try it like that. Now that the fresh local blueberries were out was the perfect time. I used the maple pecan granola that had survived my snacking for breakfasts last week in the form of parfaits with vanilla yogurt, fresh blueberries and topped it off with some maple syrup. It was amazing! The crunchy granola went really well in the cool and creamy vanilla yogurt with the juicy blueberries were just bursting with flavour. Towards the end of the week I had run out of vanilla yogurt and I decided to try some left over cottages cheese that needed to be used. I was pleasantly surprised that the slightly tangy cottage cheese worked really in this otherwise sweet dish. I would also imagine that vanilla frozen yogurt would also work well.
Blueberry and Maple Pecan Granola Parfait
ingredients
- 1 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1 handful maple pecan granola
- 1 handful blueberries
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
directions
- Assemble parfait.
Debbie says
August 12, 2008 at 11:01 pmThe granola and blueberries look wonderful. A nice midday snack….with vanilla yogurt!
VeggieGirl says
August 12, 2008 at 11:20 pmHell yes!!
Cheryl says
August 12, 2008 at 11:23 pmKevin, that looks like Heaven, I can ryme!
Amber says
August 12, 2008 at 11:38 pmKevin you take such wonderful photographs, great styling, nice and clean, and you have a great eye. If you have any suggestions I would love it. I am a hippie at heart and love granola, especially like this, but I have always used honey with my yogurt. I am now on a quest to make more granola and use maple syrup this time.
Maggie says
August 13, 2008 at 12:14 amLove the big pieces of pecans! It sounds particularly good with cottage cheese.
Kristy - Where's My Damn Answer says
August 13, 2008 at 12:25 amYUM!! I’m going to have to try this. I’ve made granola before, but I love the big pieces of pecans in this one.
:: adds to my list of things to make ::
Aggie says
August 13, 2008 at 12:52 amThis looks awesome…and yes, I do think frozen vanilla yogurt would be great with your granola!!
OhioMom says
August 13, 2008 at 12:52 amOh my, that looks wonderful. Creamy, sweet and crunchy .. great combo!
Bobby says
August 13, 2008 at 12:57 amYum, this looks great kevin, I’m loving the photo. Granola and blueberries, what could be better?
Leslie says
August 13, 2008 at 1:10 amOh my goodness.this looks wonderful! I often eat yogurt w/ fresh fruit and granola on it in the A.M..but I suppose I need to make my own granola since you made it seem sooo easy!
Lisa says
August 13, 2008 at 1:16 amThis would be agreat breakfast!
Mrs Ergül says
August 13, 2008 at 1:19 amWhat a healthy snack! Cheers!
Mochachocolata Rita says
August 13, 2008 at 1:45 ama nice way to the previously made granola 😉
StickyGooeyCreamyChewy says
August 13, 2008 at 2:15 amThis looks delicious! We love to make breakfasts like this any time of year!
Darius T. Williams says
August 13, 2008 at 2:43 amThis is looking good. I’m making more granola this weekend and am gonna go for maple this time!
-DTW
http://www.everydaycookin.blogspot.com
cakebrain says
August 13, 2008 at 3:00 amThat’s a fabulous way to eat your granola!
cakewardrobe says
August 13, 2008 at 3:00 am<3 your new minimalist photos! Looks soooo good!
Rita says
August 13, 2008 at 3:38 amI love that. At home, i make it with plain yogurt and honey, my home made granola and berries. I freeze a bunch of blueberries during summer to have this parfait all year long.
The DeL Sisters says
August 13, 2008 at 3:59 amMmm! Maybe I’ll try this for breaky in the mornin’
Hannah
diva says
August 13, 2008 at 4:28 amthis looks simple enough to make. and so beautiful! this is always one of my favourite things to have in the summer
Bridgett says
August 13, 2008 at 5:13 amPerfect with a cup of tea for breakfast. Love it! The granola just looks so delicious.
Nina's Kitchen (Nina Timm) says
August 13, 2008 at 5:42 amI ashamed to say that I am not a breakfast eater(yes, I know it is the most important meal of the day), but this might just change my mind. Gorgeous photos, Kevin!
Beachlover says
August 13, 2008 at 6:05 amKevin:
You amazed me with your cooking and baking skill:P
Dee says
August 13, 2008 at 8:38 amKevin, your pictures are stunning! I don’t even like granola, and I’m thinking of making a batch. See what you did? 🙂
daphne says
August 13, 2008 at 9:07 amthat looks beautiful! Blueberries and granola-what an elegant dessert/snack/breakfast!
Emiline says
August 13, 2008 at 9:19 amI like the directions. Couldn’t be easier.
The pictures are beautiful. I can’t tell you enough.
Do you think this beats McDonald’s yogurt parfait?
I also saw the granola and muffins on Tastespotting. The muffins sound delicious!
Kitchen Flavours says
August 13, 2008 at 10:07 amLooks yum yum.
Holler says
August 13, 2008 at 10:17 amThis looks really tasty. It seems we are all in love with bluberries at the moment 🙂
Meeta says
August 13, 2008 at 12:11 pmKevin, this is one yummy looking parfait. The pecans are just too delicious here! Perfect!
Dhanggit says
August 13, 2008 at 12:14 pmthis is so fantastic!!
Carmen says
August 13, 2008 at 12:20 pmThis looks like a lovely breakfast/snack! I’m going to try your granola this weekend. I love anything with maple flavor in it, and have never made granola before. OH yes, and I made your kimchi jun last night – it was easy and delicious – thanks for sharing!
Grace says
August 13, 2008 at 12:33 pmwhat a perfect breakfast, but geez, kevin, those directions…i’m not sure i can handle that. 🙂
Yasmeen says
August 13, 2008 at 1:19 pmWonderful pictures kevin. I make granola very often. your looks perfect. Should try with maple syrup i usually use honey.
Maria says
August 13, 2008 at 2:10 pmI wish I could have this for breakfast right now!
Clumbsy Cookie says
August 13, 2008 at 2:47 pmIf the granola allready sounded good on its own, now you’ve made it even better!
Pam says
August 13, 2008 at 3:32 pmYum. I love granola with yogurt… creamy and crunchy! Perfect for breakfast, snack or dessert.
Deborah says
August 13, 2008 at 3:46 pmBreakfast of champions!
noble pig says
August 13, 2008 at 4:35 pmI knew you would do something great with with the granola!
Alexa says
August 13, 2008 at 6:31 pmI am going to have to go buy some gluten-free oats to try this. It looks amazing. I could make a whole meal of this dish. The pictures are so enticing.
Sylvia says
August 13, 2008 at 7:30 pmcheese works very well in this kind of recipe. I suppose that combination and with your own granola was delicious
Diana Evans says
August 13, 2008 at 8:00 pmjust popping by for a snack!!! yummmmmmmm
Mrs. L says
August 13, 2008 at 8:11 pmI admit to using store bought granola with my thrice weekly, yogurt/fresh fruit/granola breakfasts. But that maple syrup? Why didn’t I think of that, yum!
Sharon says
August 13, 2008 at 8:17 pmYogurt parfaits have been quite popular in the house of late, and I’d love to use some of your maple pecan granola!
Gloria (Canela) says
August 13, 2008 at 9:08 pmKevin This look FANTASTIC!! I love really love blueberries! strawberries etc.Really look so yummy!!! xxxGloria
Lina says
August 13, 2008 at 9:53 pmyour photos have been looking so great lately! love these pics
Maya says
August 14, 2008 at 1:41 amThis is one of my fav snack!
Dragon says
August 15, 2008 at 1:53 amSimple and beautiful.
Rosie says
August 15, 2008 at 1:34 pmGranola and blueberries a match made in heaven Kevin 🙂
Rosie x
Jeanne says
August 15, 2008 at 2:36 pmYou are just on a roll this week! This looks too glorious. Granola with berries and yoghurt is one of my favoruite breakfasts – I really must try this.
Jeanne says
August 15, 2008 at 2:37 pmYou are just on a roll this week! This looks too glorious. Granola with berries and yoghurt is one of my favoruite breakfasts – I really must try this.
Mark Alexander says
November 25, 2013 at 12:14 amI love the recipe and your photos. I'm so happy to share it with my readers and pin it on one of my boards. Thank you.