Cherry-Berry Yogurt Parfait

Maura Knowles - The Upside Blog

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It starts with yogurt or, in this case, vegan yogurt. On its own, it’s a little plain, so you like to add toppings. Lately, a spoonful of granola just doesn’t cut it. Nuts and fruit will do the trick, adding substance, nutrients, sweetness and a bit of crunch to your dish. In your small glass jar, smooth meets crunchy and breakfast becomes more like a dessert.

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Ingredients

1 cup dark cherries
1 cup blueberries (or choice of berry)
2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond yogurt (can use coconut or cashew yogurt)
1/2 cup almonds, toasted (whole or slivered)
Granola, to top

Directions

  1. In a medium-sized glass jar, layer the bottom with yogurt. Add cherries, another layer of yogurt and then blueberries and toasted almonds.
  2. To serve, sprinkle with granola.