Crunchy Granola Parfaits

Serves 8

Ingredients:

1½ cups (375 ml) Rolled oats ¼ cup (60 ml) Chia seeds ¼ cup (60 ml) Walnuts, chopped ¼ cup (60 ml) Apple sauce, sweetened

1½ tsp (7 ml) Cinnamon ½ tsp (2 ml) Nutmeg

½ tsp (2 ml) Allspice 2½ 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 ¼ 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.

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