A festive and healthy holiday breakfast featuring crunchy gingerbread spice granola layered with creamy yogurt and fresh fruit. It’s a delightful way to start your Christmas morning.
Author:Alex Rwanda
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:2 servings
Category:Breakfast
Method:Baking and Layering
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
1 teaspoon gingerbread spice mix
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ginger
Pinch of cloves
Pinch of nutmeg
1 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cup fresh berries
1/4 cup sliced banana
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
In a bowl, combine oats, pecans, maple syrup, coconut oil, gingerbread spice, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg.
Stir until everything is well mixed and the oats are coated.
Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and fragrant. Let it cool completely.
To assemble the parfait, layer yogurt, cooled gingerbread granola, and fresh fruit in a glass.
Repeat the layers until the glass is full.
Serve immediately and enjoy your festive breakfast!
Notes
You can make the granola ahead of time and store it in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
Feel free to substitute the fruit with any of your holiday favorites.
For a vegan option, use plant-based yogurt.
Nutrition
Serving Size:1 parfait
Calories:Approximately 400-450 (will vary based on ingredients)
Sugar:Approximately 25-30g (will vary based on ingredients)
Sodium:Approximately 50-75mg
Fat:Approximately 15-20g
Saturated Fat:Approximately 5-7g
Unsaturated Fat:Approximately 10-13g
Trans Fat:0g
Carbohydrates:Approximately 50-60g
Fiber:Approximately 7-10g
Protein:Approximately 15-20g
Cholesterol:Approximately 10-20mg (will vary based on yogurt)