RecipeQuinoa-Yogurt Parfait

Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
  • Calories: 290
  • Protein: 22 g
  • Total Fat: 2.5 g
    • Saturated Fat: 0 g
    • Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 10 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 47 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 7g
  • Total Sugar: 22 g
    • Natural Sugar: 22 g
    • Added Sugar: 0 g
  • Sodium: 70 mg
Take Note

Quick Meal

Contains Dairy

Vegetarian

Quinoa is higher in protein than most whole grains, so it’s a great choice at breakfast. Here, I layer it with Greek yogurt and fruit for an out-of-the-box parfait.

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This recipe makes 1 serving
Ingredients:
  • ½ cup cooked quinoa
  • 6 ounces nonfat plain Greek yogurt*
  • 1 small apple, cored and chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus extra for sprinkling on top
Preparation:

Layer half the quinoa mixed with 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon, half the yogurt, and half the apple in a bowl or glass. Repeat with the remaining quinoa, cinnamon, yogurt, and apple. Sprinkle additional cinnamon on top if desired.

*Note: For celiac disease, check yogurt label to ensure it is gluten-free.