Crunchy Granola Parfaits

Serves 8 Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups (375 ml) Rolled oats 1/4 cup (60 ml) Chia seeds

1/4 cup (60 ml) Walnuts, chopped 1/4 cup (60 ml) Apple sauce, sweetened

1 1/2 tsp (7 ml) Cinnamon

1/2 tsp (2 ml) Nutmeg 1/2 tsp (2 ml) Allspice

2 1/2 cups (625 ml) Vanilla yogurt, fat free

Directions:

■ Preheat oven to 325 F.

■ Mix oats, chia seeds and walnuts together in a large mixing bowl.

■ Whisk apple sauce and spices together in a small bowl. Pour over oat mixture and mix until well coated.

■ Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Spread mixture over paper.

■ Bake for 15 minutes. Stir granola and bake for another 15 minutes. The granola will be dry and golden brown when done.

■ Portion out about 1/3 cup yogurt in each dish. Serve 1/4 cup granola over the top.

Nutrition Information per Serving:

Calories 214; Fat 6 grams; Carbohydrate 32 grams; Fibre 6 grams; Protein 9 grams; Sodium 33 milligram

Tip: Make the granola ahead of time. It keeps well for one week in the fridge in an airtight container.

Source: Sobeys dietitians