How to Make a Banana Yogurt Parfait

Take about 6 tablespoons of oats and put them in a bowl., Pour 1 tablespoon of maple syrup over the oats., Mix the oats and maple syrup well. , Heat a nonstick pan at medium level., Check that the bananas are ripe before you start to cut them...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Take about 6 tablespoons of oats and put them in a bowl.

    If you love oats and think that it should be the highlight of your parfait, you can definitely take more.
  2. Step 2: Pour 1 tablespoon of maple syrup over the oats.

    If you prefer honey, use that but the original recipe does call for maple syrup. This step is optional; if you aren't a fan of any kind of syrup, you don't need to add any. ,, Cook the oats and maple syrup for about 2 to 3 minutes.

    This should definitely add more crunch and sweetness to the oats.

    After it's done cooking, set that aside. , It really doesn't matter how you cut up the banana but thin slices are standard. , One of the best parts of making a parfait is that you can get creative with the types of yogurt.

    A great way to make a parfait healthy is by using Greek yogurt.

    For this parfait, vanilla flavored yogurt is nice.

    Other favorites that would be suitable include blueberry and strawberry yogurts, which will complement the banana flavor nicely. , Nuts that go really well with this parfait include walnuts, almonds, and cashews.

    If you don't like nuts, leave them out. , Keep in mind, they tend to have added sugar though. , Parfaits are usually layered, which works better when added to a tall glass rather than a bowl. , Flatten it slightly, so that it's easier to layer the things on top. ,,,, When you reach the top, add any extra toppings that you picked out earlier.

    You can also add a drizzle of maple syrup of honey at the top if you want. , Some people like to refrigerate the parfait for about ten minutes, so that it's cold and refreshing when they eat it.

    It's up to you how long you wish to wait before serving it. ,
  3. Step 3: Mix the oats and maple syrup well.

  4. Step 4: Heat a nonstick pan at medium level.

  5. Step 5: Check that the bananas are ripe before you start to cut them.

  6. Step 6: Choose the yogurt.

  7. Step 7: Pick out any additional nuts or toppings.

  8. Step 8: Raisins and cranberries also taste really great with this parfait.

  9. Step 9: Pick out a tall glass or cup.

  10. Step 10: Start out by putting a big spoon of yogurt into the glass.

  11. Step 11: Add a spoonful of oats on top.

  12. Step 12: Add a few slices of banana.

  13. Step 13: Keep repeating the last three steps until you reach the top of the cup: a layer or yogurt

  14. Step 14: then oats

  15. Step 15: and then bananas.

  16. Step 16: Add toppings.

  17. Step 17: Serve.

  18. Step 18: Finished.

Detailed Guide

If you love oats and think that it should be the highlight of your parfait, you can definitely take more.

If you prefer honey, use that but the original recipe does call for maple syrup. This step is optional; if you aren't a fan of any kind of syrup, you don't need to add any. ,, Cook the oats and maple syrup for about 2 to 3 minutes.

This should definitely add more crunch and sweetness to the oats.

After it's done cooking, set that aside. , It really doesn't matter how you cut up the banana but thin slices are standard. , One of the best parts of making a parfait is that you can get creative with the types of yogurt.

A great way to make a parfait healthy is by using Greek yogurt.

For this parfait, vanilla flavored yogurt is nice.

Other favorites that would be suitable include blueberry and strawberry yogurts, which will complement the banana flavor nicely. , Nuts that go really well with this parfait include walnuts, almonds, and cashews.

If you don't like nuts, leave them out. , Keep in mind, they tend to have added sugar though. , Parfaits are usually layered, which works better when added to a tall glass rather than a bowl. , Flatten it slightly, so that it's easier to layer the things on top. ,,,, When you reach the top, add any extra toppings that you picked out earlier.

You can also add a drizzle of maple syrup of honey at the top if you want. , Some people like to refrigerate the parfait for about ten minutes, so that it's cold and refreshing when they eat it.

It's up to you how long you wish to wait before serving it. ,

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