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Black Forest Yogurt Parfaits

Black Forest Yogurt Parfaits

Serves 2
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These elegant Black Forest Yogurt Parfaits are decadent enough to serve for a fancy dessert yet simple enough that kids can make them for a weekday breakfast (and even prepare the night before).

Ingredients

  • 1 cup yogurt, plain or vanilla*
  • 1 tablespoon dark unsweetened cocoa
  • 2 tablespoons Cherry Chia Jam** or cherry preserves of your choice
  • 1 cup Chocolate-Cherry Granola***
  • Shaved dairy-free dark chocolate chips or chunks, optional, for garnish

Directions

Whisk or stir together yogurt and cocoa.

Spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons Cherry Chia Jam into bottom of 2 clear glass jars or serving dishes.

Top each with ¼ cup yogurt mixture.

Top with 1 to 3 tablespoons Chocolate-Cherry Granola. Add another layer of yogurt and granola, if desired, Serve sprinkled with unsweetened cocoa or shaved dairy-free dark chocolate chips or chunks.

*For dairy-free parfaits, use store-bought dairy-free yogurt or make your own.

**Click for Cherry Chia Jam recipe

***Click for Chocolate-Cherry Granola recipe

Recipe and photo by Angela Sackett

Nutritional analysis for recipes is created using Food Processor SQL nutrition and fitness software by ESHA. Recipes are analyzed per serving (unless otherwise indicated) for calories, fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbohydrates, fiber and protein. Nutrient amounts are approximate due to variations in brands, manufacturer, preparation and ingredient substitutions. When ingredient choices are listed, we use the first one. Nonspecific amounts, for example "to taste," and garnishes are not included.
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