Sunrise Fitness "Cocktail"
Cruise Cuisine from Holland America Line's Chefs
An elegant wine glass lends a touch of luxury to this refreshing parfait of fresh fruit, yogurt, and granola. Set your table with fancy linen, light a candle or two, and you'll never think of "healthy breakfast" the same way again.
 In the Market (Yield: Serves 1)
Granola - 2 cups rolled oats
- ⅓ lightly packed light brown sugar
- ⅓ cup wheat germ
- ½ cup unsweetened grated coconut
- ⅓ cup sunflower seeds or cashews
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus extra for baking
- ¼ cup honey
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
Parfait - ½ cup fresh berries and diced mixed fresh fruit (such as banana, cantaloupe or pineapple)
- 6 ounces (¾ cup) berry yogurt
- 1 heaping tablespoon granola (see above)
- 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts, toasted
- Mint sprig, for garnish
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In the Kitchen
For the Granola
Preheat the oven to 325°F. Lightly coat a large baking sheet with oil. In a large bowl, whisk together oats, brown sugar, wheat germ, coconut and seeds (or cashews). In a small saucepan, heat oil, honey and vanilla over medium heat until bubbling. Drizzle oat mixture with honey mixture and stir to coat. Spread granola evenly on prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until lightly golden, stirring once halfway through. Remove from oven, transfer to a bowl and let cool. (Store granola, covered, for up to 1 week in the refrigerator).
For the Parfait
Set aside 1 or 2 pieces of attractive fruit for garnish. In a wine glass, layer half the fruit, half the yogurt, the remaining fruit, and the remaining yogurt. Sprinkle granola and walnuts over the top. Garnish with a mint sprig and reserve fruit.
To Serve:
Serve immediately
Note: Feel free to use your favorite store-bought granola in place of homemade granola. |