Cinnamon Apple Parfait

I feel like yogurt parfaits were all the rage about 10 or 15 years ago. Didn't McDonald's even have one at one point? Sunday mornings are usually pancake mornings at our home but I changed it up a bit this morning and made this yogurt parfait. I actually made it yesterday too but it was not so great, so I tweaked it today and it is much better. It's pretty simple to make and is full of lots of good-for-you stuff.

Cinnamon Apple Parfait (serves 2)

2 cups of your favorite non-dairy yogurt (I love Whole Soy & Co.)
1 apple, diced (I used pink lady)
1/2 Tbls. vegan butter
3/4 tsp. cinnamon, divided
1/2 cup oats
2 Tbls. chopped walnuts
2 tsp. flax seeds
2 tsp. slivered almonds
1 Tbls. hemp seeds
1 Tbls. chia seeds
1 Tbls. shredded coconut
1 Tbls. brown sugar
1 Tbls. maple syrup

Preheat the oven to 375 F and heat the butter in a small pan. Saute the apple with 1/4 tsp. cinnamon over medium heat for a few minutes until the skins start to fade in color and the apple is very sweet. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

While the apple is cooking, combine the oats, nuts, seeds, coconut, sweeteners, and remaining 1/2 tsp. cinnamon. This will be the granola.

Spread in a single even layer onto a lined baking sheet. Bake for a few minutes until it is toasty brown. Watch it carefully so it doesn't burn! Set aside to cool.

When the apples and granola are at least at room temperature, start assembling the parfaits. Into each glass layer 1/4 cup of yogurt, 1 heaping tablespoon of apple, and 2 tablespoons of granola. You may have some granola leftover. Dig in!