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Fresh Berry Parfait Breakfast Bar

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A simple, sweet, and wholesome breakfast bar layering creamy yogurt, crunchy granola, and fresh berries for a nutritious grab-and-go morning treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats (135g)
  • ½ cup almond flour (50g)
  • ¼ cup chopped almonds or walnuts (30g), toasted
  • ¼ cup honey or maple syrup (60ml)
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter or coconut oil (75g), melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 cups fresh mixed berries (300g) – strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt (240ml), full-fat or 2%
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving extra on the sides to lift out the bars later.
  2. In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, almond flour, chopped nuts, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter or coconut oil, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until well-coated and slightly sticky but crumbly.
  5. Press the granola mixture firmly into the lined pan to compact it evenly.
  6. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden and fragrant. Watch edges for browning.
  7. While baking, toss fresh berries with lemon zest, lemon juice, and optional honey. Let macerate for about 10 minutes.
  8. Mix Greek yogurt with honey and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  9. Allow the granola base to cool completely (about 20 minutes).
  10. Spread the yogurt evenly over the granola base, smoothing gently.
  11. Carefully spread the berry mixture on top of the yogurt layer.
  12. Refrigerate the assembled bars for at least 2 hours to firm up and meld flavors.
  13. Use parchment paper edges to lift the slab from the pan and cut into 8-10 bars.
  14. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Notes

Press the granola base firmly before baking and let it cool completely before layering yogurt to avoid melting. Drain excess juice from berries to prevent soggy bars. Chill bars thoroughly before cutting for cleaner slices. Use parchment paper for easy removal. Bars can be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in fridge before serving. Toast nuts for extra flavor. Optional to add chia seeds to thicken berry layer or protein powder to yogurt for added nutrition.

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