Chocolate-Oatmeal Parfaits |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 28 Minutes |
Ready In: 43 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Haven't tried this particular parfait but have tasted them separately. The prep time is 15 minutes but the cook time is 8 minutes so it is actually quick! To save time, use instant chocolate pudding and store-bought granola. The pudding isn't as rich, but it is quick! They are packed with beneficial whole grains and dairy for a satisfying snack. Southern Living Magazine, September 2007 edition. Chill time 2 hours. Also, if preparing the granola, use old fashioned regular oats, not instant. You will have about 1-1/2 cups of Granola left over. Ingredients:
2 cups nonfat milk |
2/3 cup sugar |
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa |
3 tablespoons cornstarch |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
1 large egg, lightly beaten |
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 1/2 cups quick oatmeal granola cereal |
1/4 cup honey |
2 tablespoons light butter or 2 tablespoons light margarine, melted |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 1/2 cups uncooked oats |
1/2 cup whole wheat flour |
1/3 cup almonds |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
3 cups thawed reduced-fat whipped topping |
Directions:
1. PUDDING:.
2. Whisk together first 5 ingredients in a medium-size heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, and cook, whisking constantly, 5 minutes or until mixture is hot.
3. Gradually whisk 1/3 cup hot milk mixture into egg in a small bowl.
4. Whisk egg mixture into remaining hot milk mixture.
5. Cook, whisking constantly, 3 minutes or until mixture thickens.
6. Remove from heat; add chopped chocolate, stirring until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth.
7. Stir in vanilla.
8. Pour mixture into a glass bowl.
9. Place heavy-duty plastic wrap directly on warm mixture (to keep a film from forming), and chill 2 hours or until completely cool.
10. PREPARE GRANOLA: While pudding is chilling.
11. Stir together honey and next 2 ingredients in a small bowl.
12. Stir together oats, flour, sliced almonds, and salt in a large bowl.
13. Add honey mixture to oatmeal mixture, stirring until combined.
14. Spread oat mixture onto a lightly greased baking sheet.
15. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes, stirring often.
16. ASSEMBLY:.
17. Layer 1 1/2 tablespoons Quick Oatmeal Granola, 3 tablespoons chocolate mixture, and 1/4 cup whipped topping into each of 6 (1 1/2-cup) parfait glasses.
18. Repeat layers once; sprinkle each parfait with 1 tablespoons granola.
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