Yoghurt and granola parfait
This recipe is lovely for very small ones
to assemble as it requires absolutely
no cooking, only layering yoghurt and
granola on top of each other. Use
very good quality Greek yoghurt for
extra creaminess and nutrition. For the
granola, store bought is fine, but home-
made is always better – and cheaper!
Ingredients
• A few handfuls of granola
• A few tablespoons of very good
Greek yoghurt (per person)
• Honey to drizzle
Method
Little helpers can place a handful of
granola first in a glass bowl or cup, and
then place a large dollop of yoghurt on
top, then another handful of granola,
and another dollop. Top with dried
fruit or seeds and drizzle with honey.
Children will then get the pleasure
of creating something both visually
satisfying and totally delicious!
DIY granola
Even the smallest of helpers can
make and mix granola and, best
of all, you can really add anything
you want! If you don’t have an
oven to toast the oats, leave it
plain as muesli instead. This keeps
well in an air-tight container.
Ingredients
• One packet of rolled oats
(usually 4-5 cups in a large bag)
• 1 tsp of cinnamon or allspice
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• 3 tablespoons of light brown
sugar
• 1 cup of any dried fruit (diced
small) of your choice, such as
figs, dates, raisins, cranberries,
blueberries or apricots
• 1 cup of mixed seeds or nuts of
your choice
• cup of light vegetable oil
Method
Pre-heat your oven to 325F/160C.
Get your kids measuring and
mixing all the dry ingredients in
a large bowl. Carefully pour the
oil over the top and get hands
involved, rubbing and mixing
until all the oats are well coated.
Carefully spread the granola mix
in a thin layer over a baking sheet
covered in foil. Bake for 10-15
minutes before checking and
carefully stirring. Bake for another
five minutes, or until the granola is
golden brown.
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