Breakfast Knickerbocker Glory

 I just love this time of year when my garden is filled to bursting with fresh summer fruits . . .  the last of the strawberries, logan berries, raspberries, blueberries, gooseberries, black currants in the main and ripening blackberries in the hedge!  I try to incorporate as many of them as I can into our daily diets.





Crumbles, bakes, cakes, with cream and sugar . . . and one of my favourite ways, for breakfast  . . .  a delicious fruity breakfast knickerbocker glory.  Perfect for summer!

 

What is a knickerbocker glory?  Well, traditionally it is a  layered cream sundae that is served in a large tall conical glass to be eaten with a distinctive long spoon . . .  a dessert peculiar to the British Isles. The knickerbocker glory, first described in the 1920s, may contain ice cream, cream, fruit, meringue. Layers of these different sweet tastes are alternated in a tall glass and topped with different kinds of syrup, nuts, whipped cream and often a cherry.

 

This is not one of those  . . .  and actually the only thing which resembles the original is the fact that it's prepared in a tall glass to be eaten with a long spoon . . .  and that there is plenty of fruit in it.



Instead of ice cream I use creamy Greek yogurt . . .  but you could use frozen yogurt if you can find it.  That would be also great!  I have also used a mix of berries today . . .  raspberries, blueberries and strawberries . . .

 

These are layered in a tall glass along with some of my homemade granola . . . sooooo good.  (I try not to get any of the dried fruits in the layers . . . so they don't conflict with the fresh fruits if you know what I mean.)   You could also use storebought granola or even crushed granola bars.



With a final sprinkle of granola and a drizzle of liquid honey on top, these really please!  We love them!  They are a great weekend breakfast which feels like a bit of an indulgence, but which is actually really quite healthy!  I hope you will give them a go!  Simple.  Easy.  Delicious.

 

*Breakfast Knickerbocker Glories*

Serves 2

Printable Recipe  

A really delicious way to eat a healthy breakfast which is loaded with fruit and goodness. 

4 TBS granola (can also use crushed granola bars)

a handful each of blueberries, raspberries and strawberries

(Or whatever berry you have to hand)

8 TBS low fat greek yoghurt

2 TBS clear honey

a bit of granola to sprinkle

 

Sprinkle 1 TBS of granola in each of two tall glasses or knickerbocker glory glasses.   Top with some blueberries, 1 TBS yogurt,some raspberries, 1 TBS of yogurt, some strawberries, 1 TBS yogurt 1 more TBS of granola and the remainder of the yogurt.   Sprinkle with a bit of granola, drizzle with honey and serve immediately.  Delicious!

Note - Quantities are given to make two servings, but the recipe can easily be multiplied to serve more.