Vanilla Yogurt Parfaits with Blueberry-Lavender Compote
If you've never had the glorious combination of blueberry + lavender together, I'm here to tell you that NOW is the time.
I have to give most (all) credit to my best friend Carolyn for this one. She was telling me about a Greek yogurt bar she sometimes goes to in downtown Toronto, where they offer an incredible wild blueberry + lavender compote that she has become addicted to.
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Naturally, I knew I had to make my own version of this magical creation. I dusted off the jar of culinary lavender on my shelf (which I'm always looking for interesting ways to use) and set out to make this delicious compote, which only requires a few simple ingredients.
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This couldn't be easier to make, and it's absolutely incredible with yogurt + my homemade granola(as I've done here) or combined with peanut butter on toast (YES). I bet it would be next-level on top of vanilla ice cream. Get creative with using it! The lavender flavour adds a wonderful floral complexity without being overpowering, so the options are plenty. Enjoy loves!
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Vanilla Yogurt Parfaits with Blueberry-Lavender Compote
Ingredients
For the compote:
2 cups frozen wild blueberries
2 tbsp pure maple syrup
1 tbsp chia seeds
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
½ tsp dried lavender
For the parfaits:
1 cup yogurt of choice (I love Skyr or coconut yogurt)
1 tbsp chia seeds
2 tbsp vanilla nut milk
½ cup granola
Almond butter for topping, if desired
Method
To make the compote, heat your blueberries in a saucepan over medium. Cook for 5 minutes or until they start to soften and bubble. Add in your maple syrup, chia seeds and lavender and continue to cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture is soft and the blueberries can be easily crushed. Remove from the heat and stir in your lemon juice, then let it sit at room temperature to set before transferring it to the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (can be kept there up to 5 days).
When you’re ready to make the parfaits, whisk together your yogurt, chia seeds and nut milk and let it sit for 10 minutes to thicken. Layer your yogurt in jars or bowls with the compote, granola and nut butter if desired.
Serves 2 (with leftover compote)
