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Fruit & Yogurt Parfaits (GF)

Homemade Fruit & Yogurt Parfaits make a great after school snack, healthy dessert and quick, nutritious breakfast! They’re so easy to assemble, which makes it a great recipe to get your Kids in the Kitchen with you!

The scrumptious crunch factor that makes yogurt parfaits such a treat is granola, of course. I have two delicious granola recipes, depending on your dietary preferences:
• Grain-free, dairy-free granola made with assorted soaked nuts, and
• Soaked oats granola made with rolled oats (with gluten-free option).

If you’ve joined us for The Whole30 Program, you can still enjoy a delicious crunch-factor and an extra touch of protein by adding a mix of your favorite nuts and seeds. Some excellent Whole30-compliant options include:
• Almonds • Flax Seeds
• Pecans • Sunflower Seeds
• Pistachios • Pumpkin Seeds
• Walnuts

Just be sure to pair this with a side of healthy protein, such as boiled eggs or nitrate-free, sugar-free bacon {or both!}.

Fruit & Yogurt Parfaits aren’t the only way to enjoy healthy homemade yogurt … you can also make your own Fabulous Fruit-on-the-Bottom Yogurt Cups as well. And oh my, are they yummy!

Fruit & Yogurt Parfaits (GF Option)

Ingredients

• Plain homemade dairy or non-dairy yogurt
• Fresh organic berries of your choice (such as blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, etc.)
• Raw honey (liquid raw honey is easier to combine into yogurt)
• Homemade granola such as my delicious grain-free granola or gluten-free soaked oats granola

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, add about 3/4 cups of plain whole milk yogurt (or coconut milk yogurt) for each person you plan to serve.
Whisk in enough raw honey to reach desired sweetness.
Add about 3-4 large spoonfuls of the honey-sweetened yogurt to a half-pint mason jar or small bowl.
Top with a layer of fresh fruit and homemade granola of your choice.
Add another layer of yogurt and top with additional fresh fruit and a sprinkling of granola. Enjoy!

Notes

Fruit & Yogurt Parfaits aren’t the only way to enjoy healthy homemade yogurt … you can also make your own Fabulous Fruit-on-the-Bottom Yogurt Cups as well. And oh my, are they yummy!

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Yogurt Banana Split Parfaits (GF)

By Kelly · 2 Comments

Yogurt banana split parfaits make a delicious healthy snack or dessert. We even enjoy these for breakfast, adding a heaping spoonful of grain-free granola on top.

Feel free to change-up the fruit, depending on your tastes and what’s in season. These scrumptious and fun fruit parfaits are so easy to assemble, which makes them a great treat to get your Kids in the Kitchen with you!

Looking for more great homemade yogurt recipes? Here’s a few top reader favorites:
• How to Make Homemade Greek-Style Yogurt (dairy and non-dairy recipes)
• Fruit-on-the-Bottom (and top) Yogurt Cups
• Fruit and Yogurt Parfaits
• Homemade Flavored Yogurt Blends

P.S. Just a friendly reminder, that I provide free monthly meal plans over at The Better Mom blog. Each week’s meal plan contains delicious family-friendly GF recipes utilizing a time-saving method to make getting a healthy dinner on the table a snap! I highly recommend you pop over to The Better Mom and download these free meal plans.

Yogurt Banana Splits (GF)

Yield: 2 servings

Yogurt Banana Splits (GF)

Ingredients

1 cup homemade dairy or non-dairy yogurt
1-2 tbsp pure maple syrup or honey to taste
1/8 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 banana, halved
1/4 cup fresh berries, sliced
1/4 cup fresh pineapple, diced
2 tsp fair trade chocolate chips (or carob chips)
2 tsp chopped crispy nuts

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, gently whisk together yogurt, vanilla and maple syrup to taste.
Cut a banana lengthwise and then into smaller strips. Place 1-2 banana strips into two bowls.
Spoon 1/2 cup of yogurt into each bowl and top with fresh berries, pineapple, chocolate chips and nuts. Yum!

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Coconut Flour Brownie Cake (GF, DF Option)

By Kelly · 40 Comments

This super chocolatey cake tastes like a decadent fudge brownie and is the perfect size for a small family gathering. It tastes especially good the next day, after the flavors have had a chance to meld.

In fact, it’s so rich, it’s best served with a simple dollop of Homemade Whipped Cream or scoop of vanilla ice cream. However, if you’re into some serious “death by chocolate,” then you’ll definitely want to top this decadent chocolate cake with my Ultra-Chocolatey Ganache Icing (as shown in photo above). Yum!

Coconut Flour Brownie Cake (GF, DF Option)

Yield: 9-12 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup coconut flour
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/3 cup coconut oil
1/4 cup butter (if DF, use ghee or palm shortening)
1/2 cup dairy-free mini chocolate chips
1 Tbsp cocoa powder
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup pure coconut milk
2 large eggs
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Optional: 1 batch of Chocolate Ganache Icing

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly oil an 8x8-inch baking dish; set aside.
In a small bowl, mix together the coconut flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
Place the coconut oil and butter (or ghee or palm shortening) in a small saucepan and melt over low heat. Add the chocolate chips, cocoa powder, and honey. Stir the mixture until the chocolate chips begin to soften. Then remove from heat and continue stirring until the chocolate chips are completely melted and the mixture is well combined. Set aside to cool.
In a large bowl, add the coconut milk, eggs, and vanilla. Whisk together until well combined. Then slowly whisk in the cooled chocolate mixture, using a rubber spatula to get all of the chocolate mixture out of the saucepan.
Sift the dry ingredients into the wet while whisking vigorously. Continue whisking until no lumps remain. Allow the batter to rest about 5 minutes so the coconut flour can absorb some of the liquid. Then pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish.
Bake for approximately 25 minutes, just until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool until warm (not hot) to touch. Top with chocolate ganache, if desired. Allow ganache to set (firm up). Then cut and serve with a dollop of homemade whipped cream, if desired.