Pomegranate Pecan Breakfast Parfait Recipe
A delightful and nutritious Pomegranate Pecan Breakfast Parfait featuring smooth blended cottage cheese sweetened with maple syrup and vanilla, topped with a warm, crunchy pecan streusel, rolled oats, almond flour, cinnamon, hemp hearts, and a burst of fresh pomegranate arils. This parfait offers a perfect balance of creamy, crunchy, and fruity textures, making it an ideal wholesome breakfast or snack option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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For the Pecan Streusel
- 1/4 cup chopped or halved pecans
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1 Tablespoon almond flour
- 1/4–1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 Tablespoon melted coconut oil or butter
- 1–2 Tablespoons hemp hearts
For the Cottage Cheese Mixture
- 1 cup cottage cheese (blended)
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Topping
- 1/2 cup pomegranate arils
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the pecan streusel.
- Mix Streusel: In a bowl, combine chopped pecans, rolled oats, almond flour, cinnamon, maple syrup, melted coconut oil or butter, and hemp hearts. Stir until all ingredients are evenly mixed to form the streusel.
- Crumble Streusel: Spread the streusel mixture on a small baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Crumble and flatten the mixture evenly across the sheet to ensure uniform baking and crunch.
- Bake Streusel: Bake the streusel in the preheated oven for 5 minutes, then remove and set aside to cool completely, allowing it to become crisp.
- Blend Cottage Cheese: While the streusel is baking, blend the cottage cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a small blender or food processor until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble Parfaits: Divide the blended cottage cheese mixture evenly between two parfait glasses or jars. Evenly sprinkle the cooled pecan streusel over each parfait to add crunch and flavor.
- Add Pomegranates: Top each parfait with fresh pomegranate arils. Serve immediately and enjoy the combination of creamy, crunchy, and juicy textures.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by using more or less maple syrup according to your preference.
- You can substitute the coconut oil with unsalted butter for a richer flavor.
- For a dairy-free version, replace cottage cheese with a plant-based yogurt alternative.
- To keep the streusel crunchy, assemble the parfait just before serving.
- Hemp hearts add a nutty flavor and extra nutrition but can be omitted if unavailable.
Keywords: Pomegranate Pecan Parfait, Healthy Breakfast, Cottage Cheese Parfait, Nutty Breakfast, Fruity Parfait, Easy Breakfast Recipe
