4th Of July Granola Parfaits Recipes

PATRIOTIC PARFAITS

Steps:

• Gather ingredients. Wash berries. Chop strawberries into 8ths and angel food cake into cubes.
• If making your own whipped cream, make it just prior to putting parfaits together.
• Line up 4 mason jars or clear plastic cups.
• Place a small amount of whipped cream in the bottom of each jar.
• Add a layer of blueberries.
• Add 4-5 pieces of cubed angel food cake.
• Add another layer of whipped cream. If room, add another layer of angel food cake.
• Carefully place chopped strawberries on top.
• Add additional layers depending on height of glass.
• Finish with a nice swirl of whipped cream and top with a whole strawberry.
• Optional: For adults only, pour a tablespoon of Grand Marnier or your favorite liqueur on top of whipped cream for a really indulgent treat.

RED, WHITE, & BLUE PATRIOTIC PARFAITS

Steps:

• Add half the granola to your cup or jar, then half the strawberries and blueberries. Spoon half the yogurt over the top. Layer again with granola, then berries, then remaining yogurt. Top with star-shaped strawberries and blueberries if desired. Serve with a long spoon.

4TH OF JULY GRANOLA PARFAITS

Steps:

• Make sure your cans of coconut milk are the full fat kind and have sat in the fridge overnight, so the cream will have separated at the top of the can. Once that has been done, get ready to prepare your granola. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper and preheat an oven to 325 degrees.
• Add the oats, cinnamon and chopped pecans to a medium bowl and stir well. In a separate cup, combine the syrup and almond butter. Add to the dry ingredients and stir really well with a spoon until it all comes together and is sticky.
• Spread out onto the prepared pan evenly, about 1/2 inch thick. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove the pan, stir around the granola well so it can cook evenly. Place back in the oven for about 10 more minutes until very golden brown. Let cool for 10 minutes to crisp up.
• Meanwhile, remove your coconut milk cans from the fridge. Carefully scoop out only the cream out of each can and add it to a large bowl. Once you get to the water, stop scooping. You should get about 1 1/2 cups of coconut cream. Whip the cream on high with an electric hand mixer for 5-10 minutes, or until lighter and fluffier. I did not add any sweetener. I found the subtle, nuetral cream was the perfect backdrop to the sweet berries and granola.
• Begin to layer your serving glasses. Start by layering the granola on the bottom, followed by a couple of spoonfuls of the coconut cream (either whipped or straight from the can), blueberries and raspberries. Repeat. Top with one more dollop of the cream and a strawberry tip (optional), sprinkled cinnamon and extra pecans. If wanting to decorate it as I have, just insert a flag into the strawberry tip. Keep in mind, the layering may vary depending on the size glasses you use. It will be delicious no matter what! These will keep fresh in the fridge up to 2 days.