Tropical Parfaits
These tropical parfaits turn the classic combination of tropical fruits and coconut into a delicious and easy breakfast.
Ingredients
For the coconut granola:
- 3 cups old fashioned or extra thick oats
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup slivered almonds
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
- 3/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the parfaits:
- 1 large pineapple cut into bite size chunks
- Additional tropical fruits such as mango or banana (optional) cut into bite size pieces
- Plain Greek yogurt
- Honey for topping (optional)
- Unsweetened shredded coconut for topping (optional)
Instructions
For the coconut granola:
- Preheat the oven to 300F and prepare a large baking sheet by covering with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, shredded coconut, coconut flakes, almonds, salt and cinnamon. Stir to combine.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Stir until fully combined.
- Pour the coconut oil mixture over the oats and stir to combine. Continue to mix until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the granola mixture out onto the prepared baking sheet and use a spatula to make sure the granola is spread out evenly to the edges of the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes and then use a large spatula to gently toss the granola, spreading it out evenly again before you put it back in the oven.
- Return to the oven and bake 15 minutes longer, until the granola is golden brown all over.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool completely before you touch it. Cooling the granola in this shape will help you get big chunks of granola.
- Once the granola is cooled, use your spatula or your hands to break the granola into bite size pieces.
To assemble:
- Layer the pineapple chunks (a note on what to do if your pineapple isnt that sweet in the notes section below) and any additional tropical fruits you want to use and then top with the greek yogurt. Sprinkle with some honey and shredded coconut. Then top with the coconut granola. Enjoy!
Notes
If your pineapple isn't that sweet, you can cook your pineapple chunks over medium-high heat in about 1 tbsp of coconut oil. The natural sugars of the pineapple will caramelize and sweeten and soften the pineapple.