Intro: Here, we vamp up the often under appreciated parfait by marrying it with classic sweet potato pie ingredients, then top it all off with creamy coconut yogurt and sinfully delicious pumpkin seed granola. Not only is this is an easy make ahead breakfast or dessert that everyone will request again and again, but it is also very high in fibre, iron and vitamin A and a good source of potassium, calcium and healthy fats.
Nutritional Information: high source of fibre, good for bowel motility, nausea and fatigue, high protein, kid friendly, good for all seasons, easy to swallow, soy free, make ahead meals
Functional foods present: orange vegetables (sweet potato), whole grains (oats), nuts (pecans), seeds (pumpkin, hemp), omega 3 fatty acids (hemp seed), dates, spices
Examples of phytonutrients and anti-oxidants present: carotenoids (orange vegetables), polyphenols (whole grains, cinnamon, dates), beta-glucan (oats), vitamin E (nuts, seeds)
Preparation Time: 15-20 minutes + 1 hour baking time for sweet potatoes Cooking Time: 18-20 minutes
* Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
* Equipment: food processor, baking sheet, parchment paper
Ingredients – 6 servings
Granola topping
2 cups (210 g) whole rolled oats
¾ cup (80 g) pecans
¼ cup (40 g) raw pumpkin seeds
¼ cup (35 g) hemp seeds
2 tbsp (30 ml) maple syrup
1 tsp (1 g) cinnamon
½ cup (65 g) chopped dried dates
Sweet potato puree
4 small or 2 large (700 g) baked sweet potatoes, skins on
2 tbsp (30 ml) maple syrup
1 tsp (2 g) cinnamon
1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
¼ tsp allspice
¼ tsp nutmeg
1/8 tsp cardamom
1 (400 ml) can light coconut milk
Garnish: ½ cups (375 ml) coconut yogurt or yogurt of your choice 24 servings
Granola topping
8 cups (840 g) whole rolled oats
3 cups (320 g) pecans
1 cup (160 g) raw pumpkin seeds
1 cup (140 g) hemp seeds
½ cup (125 ml) maple syrup
4 tsp (4 g) cinnamon
2 cups (260 g) chopped dried dates
Sweet potato puree
16 small or 8 large (2.8 kg) baked sweet potatoes, skins on
½ cup (125 ml) maple syrup
4 tsp (6 g) cinnamon
4 tsp (20 ml) vanilla extract
1 tsp (2 g) allspice
1 tsp (2 g) nutmeg
½ tsp (1 g) cardamom
4 (400 ml) cans light coconut milk
Garnish
6 cups (1.5 L) coconut yogurt or yogurt of your choice
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cut sweet potatoes in half lengthwise. Arrange on prepared baking sheets and bake 1 hour or until fork tender. Set aside to cool slightly.
3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, add all topping ingredients and combine until oats and seeds are completely coated in syrup. Evenly distribute on another lined baking sheet and bake in the
oven for 18-20 minutes, or until mixture is toasted and slightly brown. Once toasted, remove from oven, allow to cool.
4. In a food processor, add sweet potatoes, maple syrup, and spices. Puree until completely smooth, about 4 to 5 minutes.
5. Remove half of the puree and set aside. Add coconut milk to food processor and process until coconut milk is completely mixed in, about 3 minutes. Remove from processor and set aside.
6. Next in 12-oz mason jars, layer ingredients in the following order and amounts: ¼ cup (60 ml) sweet potato puree, ½ cup (125 ml) coconut potato puree, ¼ cup (60 ml) yogurt. Seal and
place into fridge until ready to eat.
7. When ready to eat top with ½ cup (125 ml) of topping and enjoy.
Tips: With any leftover granola topping, place in a resealable bag and enjoy as a snack or atop your morning breakfast.
