Oat Groats Yogurt Parfait Recipe
This Oat Groats Yogurt Parfait combines chewy oat groats, creamy berry yogurt, and crunchy nuts for an easy high-protein meal-prep breakfast.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 331kcal
Equipment
- 1 Blender or immersion blender
- 1 Medium saucepan
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup dry oat groats or 2 cups cooked oat groats (see notes)
- 2 cups Greek-style yogurt plant-based or dairy
- 2 cups frozen fruit cherries, berries, mango, or fruit of choice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 small lemon zest
- 2 Medjool dates optional
Optional toppings:
- ½ cup chopped pistachios or walnuts, or pumpkin seeds
- 2 tablepsoons hemp hearts
Instructions
- How to cook oat groats: Rinse dry oat groats under cold water. Transfer to a medium saucepan with 2½ cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the oat groats are tender but still pleasantly chewy.Drain any excess water if needed and allow the oat groats to cool completely before assembling the parfaits.Tip: Oat groats vary by brand. If the pan becomes dry before the groats are tender, add a splash of water and continue cooking.
- Use soft, pitted dates for the smoothest texture. Remove the pits before blending. If your dates are firm, or if using a lower-powered blender, soak the dates in hot water for 10 minutes and drain well before using.
- Make the fruit yogurt layer: Add the Greek-style soy yogurt, frozen berries or cherries, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and dates to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the jars: Divide the cooled oat groats evenly among 4 (12-ounce) jars. Top each jar with the berry yogurt mixture. For distinct layers, spoon the yogurt mixture gently over the oat groats. Top with chopped pistachios or walnuts, and hemp hearts, if desired. Add them when assembling the jars or just before serving for extra crunch.
- Chill (optional): Cover the jars and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until ready to serve.
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Notes
Oats: Replace the cooked oat groats with an equal amount of cooked steel-cut oats, rolled oats, or overnight oats. The parfait will have a softer texture, but will still be delicious.
Nutrition facts include toppings.
Store the components separately if preferred. Refrigerate the cooked oat groats and berry yogurt mixture in separate airtight containers for up to 4 days. Assemble individual servings as needed and top with pistachios or walnuts before serving.
Ingredients: Find my brand of oat groats here.
Nutrition
Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 129mg | Potassium: 514mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 93IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 4mg
