Description
A vibrant and wholesome Cranberry Sauce Parfait layering tangy homemade cranberry sauce with creamy plant-based yogurt and crunchy granola. This quick and easy parfait offers a refreshing blend of flavors and textures ideal for breakfast, snacks, or desserts.
Ingredients
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Cranberry Sauce
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (natural)
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Yogurt Mixture
- 1 cup plant-based yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
Assembly
- 3/4 cup granola (with oats, nuts, and seeds)
- 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Cranberry Sauce: Rinse fresh cranberries under cold water. In a small saucepan, combine cranberries with water, maple syrup (natural), and orange zest. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until cranberries burst and sauce thickens slightly with the help of a natural gelling agent. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Prepare the Yogurt Mixture: In a bowl, gently mix plant-based yogurt with vanilla extract (natural) until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Assemble the Parfait: In tall glasses or jars, spoon a layer of cranberry sauce at the bottom. Add a generous layer of yogurt mixture followed by a sprinkle of granola. Repeat layers until filled, finishing with granola on top. Optionally, sprinkle chopped nuts for extra texture.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the assembled parfaits for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and sauce to set. Serve chilled for optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Use fresh cranberries for best flavor; frozen cranberries are an acceptable substitute.
- Adjust maple syrup (natural) amount to your desired sweetness since cranberries are tart.
- Layer yogurt neatly using a spoon or piping bag to create clean parfait layers.
- Add granola just before serving to maintain crunchiness and avoid sogginess.
- Make cranberry sauce a day ahead to save preparation time and enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cranberry parfait, plant-based yogurt, granola parfait, healthy breakfast, gluten free snack, vegan dessert
