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March 24, 2016 · 50 Comments

Homemade Granola

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Homemade Granola Parfait. Homemade granola, fresh fruit and yogurt nestled inside a pineapple boat. Granola isn't just for breakfast anymore!
Homemade Granola Parfait

Homemade Granola Parfait

Looking for a healthy and filling quick brunch? This parfait s great to serve to the gals or for family Sunday brunch!

Your family will love the presentation of getting their meal served in a pineapple!

This easy to make brunch is so good and provides your family the nutrition they need to make the best of the day.

Seasonal fruit of any kind added to the pineapple, greek yogurt and granola makes this meal taste like a decadent dessert! Try it today. You won’t be sorry.

These are the INGREDIENTS you will need:

  • 5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 2 cups pecans coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1 cup peanuts chopped
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut
  • 2 cups Greek yogurt
  • 2 cups mixed berries such as blackberries and blueberries
  • 2 pineapples sliced top to bottom score the inside.

These are the INSTRUCTIONS For preparation:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
  • Combine the oats, pecans, sunflower seeds and peanuts in a large bowl. In a separate mixing bowl, combine the sugar, honey, oil, vanilla, cinnamon, salt and 1/4 cup water. Pour the liquid mixture over the oat mix and stir until combined. Pour onto two baking sheets and spread evenly.
  • Bake 40 minutes, stirring halfway through to allow for even browning. Raise the oven temperature to 300 degrees F and continue to bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Pour the cooked oat mixture into a bowl and stir in the raisins, cranberries and coconut. Let cool. The granola will keep in an airtight container at room temperature in a cool dry place for up to 3 weeks.
  • In four pineapple halves create alternating layers of granola, yogurt and berries. Top with remaing granola.
  • Serve cold.
Homemade Granola Parfait Looking for a healthy and filling quick brunch? This parfait s great to serve to the gals or for family Sunday brunch!

Making your own granola isn’t really hard.

Many of the ingredients will already be in your pantry.

Some you can make on your own ahead of time and use any extra in another recipe. You can see a recipe for Light Brown Sugar right on the blog.

I never buy fresh any more because even with all the tricks to keep it moist it ends up hard as arock. This one doesn’t contain preservatives.

Putting granola on fresh fruit or adding it to yogurt Are just 2 ways of incorporating it in your recipe. I like to put granola on my Apple and Cinnamon Steel Cut Oatmeal or put it a trail mix are some of my favorites.

Any way you choose to use it Homemade Granola Is better than store bought.

Homemade Granola Parfait. Homemade granola, fresh fruit and yogurt nestled inside a pineapple boat. Granola isn't just for breakfast anymore!

Homemade Granola Parfait

Homemade Granola Parfait Looking for a healthy and filling quick brunch? This parfait s great to serve to the gals or for family Sunday brunch!
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Course: Brunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: granola, pineapple
Method: Bake
Skill Level: Basic
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Adjust Servings: 4
Calories: 160kcal
Author: Marilyn

Ingredients

  • 5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 2 cups pecans coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1 cup peanuts chopped
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut
  • 2 cups Greek yogurt
  • 2 cups mixed berries such as blackberries and blueberries
  • 2 pineapples sliced top to bottom score the inside.

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
  • Combine the oats, pecans, sunflower seeds and peanuts in a large bowl. In a separate mixing bowl, combine the sugar, honey, oil, vanilla, cinnamon, salt and 1/4 cup water. Pour the liquid mixture over the oat mix and stir until combined. Pour onto two baking sheets and spread evenly.
  • Bake 40 minutes, stirring halfway through to allow for even browning. Raise the oven temperature to 300 degrees F and continue to bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Pour the cooked oat mixture into a bowl and stir in the raisins, cranberries and coconut. Let cool. The granola will keep in an airtight container at room temperature in a cool dry place for up to 3 weeks.
  • In four pineapple halves create alternating layers of granola, yogurt and berries. Top with remaing granola.
  • Serve cold.

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 15.3 oz | Calories: 160kcal (8%) | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 2g (3%) | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 5mg (2%) | Sodium: 85mg (4%) | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 21g (23%) | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg
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  1. blankBeverly says

    April 1, 2017 at 9:05 AM

    You never cease to amaze. What a lovely presentation. I love granola and this looks so yummy.
    Thanks for sharing at Over The Moon Party.
    Hugs,
    Bev

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      April 1, 2017 at 9:50 AM

      Thank you Bev. I find my family is more willing to try new foods if they are resented well. Enjoy the week ahead.

      Reply
  2. blankKarren Haller says

    March 26, 2017 at 7:23 AM

    Hi Marilyn, thank you for reminding me this is a great recipe! Love that it only has a bit of honey. Hope you have a wonderful week!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      March 26, 2017 at 8:03 PM

      I am glad you like it Karren. I just love this as a nice summer lunch. Have a great day.

      Reply
  3. blankKarren Haller says

    April 7, 2016 at 4:56 PM

    I love me a good granola, and I just have to share it this week on my Oh my Heartsie Girl’s Friday Features!!

    And now….. I would like to invite you to stop by and at what you have going on this week!
    Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
    Karren

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 7, 2016 at 5:22 PM

      Thank you Karren for the feature and the invitation! I am so glad you liked the granola. I just discovered how good it can be when it isn’t a cereal!

      Reply
  4. blankLacie Ring says

    April 7, 2016 at 4:34 PM

    How refreshing! I love the use of the pineapple as a vessel! Very clever! Thank you for linking up with us at Funtastic Friday!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 7, 2016 at 5:24 PM

      I am glad you like it Lacie! It wasn’t supposed to be anything special but it turned out lmose elegant. Great for a shower.

      Reply
  5. blankCarrie Bowers says

    April 6, 2016 at 1:15 PM

    They always say presentation is key and this looks great; delicious and beautiful! I love all the ingredients! Thanks for linking up at Friday Funday and please come back again next week!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 6, 2016 at 9:22 PM

      Thanks for the kind words Carrie. i ‘ll be rhere.

      Reply
  6. blankKim Y says

    April 5, 2016 at 10:43 PM

    This looks delicious and just perfect for a brunch display! Thanks so much for linking up with us at You Link It, We Make It! Hope to see you back this week!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 6, 2016 at 11:02 AM

      Thank you Kim for commenting. I just love your party!

      Reply
  7. blankApril R - Uncookie Cutter says

    April 5, 2016 at 2:52 PM

    So pretty!! Pinning!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 5, 2016 at 7:47 PM

      Thank you April for the pinterest share!

      Reply
  8. blankFrugal Hausfrau says

    April 5, 2016 at 11:19 AM

    Wouldn’t that be fun at a buffet! Thanks for linking up to us on Throwback Thursday!

    Mollie

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 5, 2016 at 7:47 PM

      Mollie, I was thinking about a shower too. See you Thursday.

      Reply
      • blankFrugal Hausfrau says

        April 6, 2016 at 2:12 AM

        It would be perfect for a shower & looking forward to it! 🙂

        Reply
  9. blankNikki Frank-Hamilton says

    April 4, 2016 at 8:14 PM

    First off, great presentation. I never would have thought of serving something in a half a pineapple. Second the granola recipe sounds fabulous. This along with some greek yogurt and fresh fruit would be a fantastic brunch or breakfast. Even lunch. Thanks for the great idea and the recipe.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 5, 2016 at 7:45 PM

      I must confess. All my bowls were in the dishwasher. Being too lazy to wash them by hand I eyed a watermelon I had. Remembering the images of folks putting melon balls inside one I figured, hey, why not! Don’t tell my secret.????????

      Reply
  10. blankIndah Nuria Savitri says

    April 3, 2016 at 3:17 PM

    sounds good to me and would love to try it indeed..

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 3, 2016 at 3:26 PM

      Thank you so much Indah. I am glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting.

      Reply
  11. blankCharlotte says

    April 3, 2016 at 12:34 PM

    This looks delish! I love the fact that you served it in a pineapple too, so original! pineapple is one of my mums favourite foods so this is a fun new twist I can make for her! Thanks so much for linking to #YumTum

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 3, 2016 at 3:13 PM

      You are welcome Charlotte. I know your mom will love this. And there are a lot of leftovers!

      Reply
  12. blanksarah says

    April 2, 2016 at 4:08 PM

    Look delicious. I love anything with granola in it, especially my homemade granola. Hope to see you this upcoming week @ Wonderful Wednesday.
    Sarah @ Living Intentionally Simple

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 2, 2016 at 9:33 PM

      Thanks Sarah for the invite and comment. I love homemade granola too!

      Reply
  13. blankJess says

    April 2, 2016 at 12:09 PM

    Oh wow…this sounds so tasty!

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 2, 2016 at 9:32 PM

      Thank you Jess! See you at your party.

      Reply
  14. blankIlka says

    April 2, 2016 at 1:12 AM

    Marilyn – what a tasty idea this granola parfait is! Yum! Pinning and Stumbleing!:)

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 2, 2016 at 9:31 PM

      Thank you Ilka for stoppibg by to let me know! The link love is appreciated.

      Reply
  15. blankKarren Haller says

    April 1, 2016 at 7:36 PM

    Looks delicious, I love granola!
    Thank you for stopping by to share them on Oh My Heartsie Girls Friday Features today, I appreciate that.

    I am pinning to share!!
    hope you have a great weekend!
    Karren

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 1, 2016 at 8:40 PM

      Thank you for the link love Karren. You have a lovely weekend also!

      Reply
  16. blankAmberjane says

    April 1, 2016 at 12:57 PM

    Marilyn this looks so tasty I love the presentation – Thank you for sharing with Pin Worthy Wednesday

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      April 1, 2016 at 8:39 PM

      I loved it to Amberjane! I ran out of clean bowls so decided to use the pineapple. I had used cantaloupe and watermelon before so I gave it a shot!

      Reply
  17. blankMichelle says

    March 31, 2016 at 6:26 PM

    This looks so inviting. I can see this for a summertime brunch on the patio. Fresh pineapple is a must in here home!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      March 31, 2016 at 9:52 PM

      Thank you Michelle. It really fills you up too!

      Reply
  18. blankJennifer Bly says

    March 31, 2016 at 1:54 PM

    Oh my goodness, does this ever look (and sounds fabulous)! What got me though, is how pretty it is! What an interesting presentation.

    Thanks for sharing (and for linking up to the #SHINEbloghop).

    Wishing you a lovely day.
    xoxo

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      March 31, 2016 at 9:54 PM

      Thank you Jennifer. It is perfect for a garden party or shower! Enjoy.

      Reply
  19. blankSadhna Grover says

    March 31, 2016 at 1:06 PM

    Wow, I love all the ingredients you used in this homemade granola parfait. #yum yum linky. l

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      March 31, 2016 at 9:55 PM

      Thank you Sadhna! Don’t you love that linky?

      Reply
  20. blankSandra Garth says

    March 30, 2016 at 5:37 PM

    Awesome presentation!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      March 30, 2016 at 10:01 PM

      Thanks Sandra! Coming from you that is high praise.

      Reply
  21. blankChloe Crabtree says

    March 28, 2016 at 10:06 PM

    This looks so delicious and how impressive, even if you sit down to enjoy yourself, it looks like you are treating yourself to a wonderful treat! Thanks so much for sharing over at Celebrate Your Story!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      March 28, 2016 at 10:25 PM

      This is one of my healthier recipes. It is so easy and you are right, a special treat. And no kale!

      Reply
  22. blankHelen Fern says

    March 28, 2016 at 4:57 PM

    This looks as tasty as it is pretty! Thanks for sharing on the “What’s for Dinner” link up!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      March 28, 2016 at 5:09 PM

      Thank you Helen. It is one of my healthier recipe!

      Reply
  23. blankCharlotte @Charlottes_cafe says

    March 28, 2016 at 2:34 PM

    This looks so tasty! I will need to try this but with a paleo twist 🙂

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      March 28, 2016 at 4:37 PM

      If you do Charlotte make sure to post it. I can’t wait to see what you do!

      Reply
      • blankCharlotte @Charlottes_cafe says

        March 28, 2016 at 5:08 PM

        I will post it and let you know if I make it…I’ve never made my own granola let own paleo granola 😉

        Reply
  24. blankKathryn @ Family Food on the Table says

    March 27, 2016 at 9:51 AM

    I love granola all kinds of ways, but a parfait may be my favorite! I love how fun and tropical this is served in a pineapple – must try soon!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      March 27, 2016 at 5:32 PM

      Thank you Kathryn! This was so fresh and filling. I tried to take a photo showing how deep it was scooped out nd the yogurt filling but it didn’t come out. Thanks for the comment.

      Reply

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