TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - A cook with big talent does not have to come in a big size, and Emily Minot is a 9 year old with a whole lot of talent.
Minot is a home-school student who recently was the elementary school winner of the Children's cook off for Leon County. The event was sponsored by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and had students of all ages competing.
Emily joined us this morning on Sunrise to share her cooking skills by making a Peanut Butter Granola Nest Parfait. She is even sharing her recipe for you to make at home.
Watch her interview by clicking on the thumbnail to the left.
Emily's Peanut Butter Granola Nest Parfaits:
Ingredients
· 2 cups of Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
· 1 tsp. vanilla
· 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
· 1 tbsp. brown sugar
· 1 tsp. 100% pure maple syrup
· ½ cup clover honey
· ½ cup peanut butter (can be substituted for almond butter or sunflower butter)
· ¼ cup of Dried Cranberries
· ¼ cup of Fresh Raspberries
· ¼ cup of Fresh Blueberries
· 1 cup Greek Vanilla Yogurt
Directions
1. Mix granola, cinnamon, and brown sugar in a medium bowl.
2. Warm honey and peanut butter in the microwave or in a saucepan on the stove. (approximately 3 minutes)
3. Add peanut butter and honey mixture to granola mixture. Pour maple syrup and vanilla into granola and stir. Be sure to cover all of the granola. Add dried cranberries.
4. Cut parchment paper into 3 inch squares and place into cupcake pan. You will need four squares for a 4 person serving.
5. Spoon granola mixture into parchment lined cupcake mold and press your spoon into the center of the mixture to create a bowl-like shape.
6. Place into freezer for approximately 10 minutes to set and chill.
7. While granola cups are in the freezer, rinse raspberries and blueberries and place into a bowl.
8. Scoop one cup of vanilla yogurt into a small bowl.
9. Remove granola cups from the freezer and from the parchment paper molds. Place onto a serving platter.
10. Spoon ¼ cup of yogurt inside the granola bowl and sprinkle with berries.
11. Grab a spoon and enjoy!
12. Cups can be made ahead of time by the dozen and frozen for quick afterschool snacks. Suggestion: Place parchment paper in between each bowl if freezing to prevent them from sticking together.
