Quinoa Crisp and Berry Parfait

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This is a fun change from granola!

Quinoa Crisp and Berry Parfait

Do you love parfaits? You’ve tried layering yogurt and berries with granola, but would you like to try something different? Quinoa crisp is the perfect addition to a yogurt and berry parfait. You can even top frozen yogurt with it for a honeyed crunch! The full protein power found in grain-like quinoa keeps you full and provides a variety of other nutrients for your body.

When tired of granola or cereal, but craving a tasty, crunchy topping that’s also healthful, make this easy to prepare crisp. Quinoa is not just a side dish or a substitute for rice, but can be used in everything from breakfast to dessert.

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Quinoa Crisp and Berry Parfait

Push your tastebuds to a new level and try something new with this delicious Quinoa Crisp and Berry Parfait.
Yield 3 people
Serving Size 1 cup
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Universal
Author SkinnyMs.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt fat-free
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 cup seasonal berries fresh
  • 1/2 cup quinoa crisp

Quinoa Crisp

  • 1/2 cup red quinoa pre-rinsed; white quinoa can also be used
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 teaspoon honey

Instructions

  • Combine yogurt, honey, and lemon juice in a small mixing bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Add quinoa and water to a small pot, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, cover and reduce to a simmer. Cook quinoa for 15 minutes or until all water is absorbed. Add honey and stir. Allow Quinoa to cool while the oven preheats to 325 degrees.
  • Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper, spread quinoa evenly. Place cookie sheet on the middle oven rack, stir quinoa after 15 minutes, and continue cooking 10 additional minutes. Remove cookie sheet and allow quinoa crisp to cool to room temperature.
  • Layer in parfait dessert dishes with berries, yogurt, and quinoa crisp.
  • Enjoy Quinoa Crisp on yogurt, cereal, granola, or eat as a snack.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 60mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 9
Keywords Budget-Friendly

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7 Comments

  1. I have done some ready about fat free products and how they have a lot of sugar or sweeteners than the full fat products. What is your opinion?

    1. Christina, Skim milk has 12 grams sugar in 1 cup vs. whole milk which has 13 grams. This is a much debated topic from experts and recipe creators alike. We use whole fat for some recipes and 2% for others. Some of our recipes do contain non-fat dairy, i.e. yogurt. It boils down to a personal choice. We are currently doing research on this topic. 🙂

  2. How much of each ingredient do I use in one serving? Is it 1/3 of the yogurt, 1/3 of the berries, and 1/3 of the crisp that equals one serving for 214 calories?

    1. You can store the quinoa crisp the same way you would store granola! A container with a loose fitting top at room temperature works great!

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