GRANOLA YOGURT PARFAITS

Granola Yogurt Parfaits image

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups plain yogurt
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup honey
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
GRANOLA:
1-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

Line a strainer with four layers of cheesecloth or one coffee filter and place over a large bowl. Place yogurt in prepared strainer; cover yogurt with edges of cheesecloth. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , Remove yogurt from cheesecloth and discard liquid from bowl. In another bowl, combine the yogurt, orange juice, honey, vanilla and orange zest. Cover and refrigerate until serving., For granola, in a large bowl, combine oats and walnuts. Combine the brown sugar, honey, oil, vanilla and salt; pour over oat mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , Bake at 300° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown, stirring twice. Cool on a wire rack. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in cranberries. Store in an airtight container., To serve, alternate layers of yogurt and granola in six parfait glasses.

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