Strawberry Quinoa Parfait
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4.1
Strawberry Quinoa Parfait
Description
This Strawberry Quinoa Parfait brings together cooked and chilled white quinoa blended with unsweetened almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and a pinch of sea salt. The quinoa mixture offers a subtle nutty flavor with a moist texture from the almond milk. Greek yogurt sweetened with maple syrup provides a creamy counterpoint to the grain and fresh chopped strawberries add a juicy, tangy contrast. The parfait is assembled by layering the quinoa mixture, yogurt, and strawberries repeatedly, allowing the flavors and textures to meld together. It works well served cold and is ideal for a nutritious start to the day or a light snack.
The recipe allows for flexibility in milk choice and sweeteners, as well as yogurt substitutions for different dietary preferences.
Ingredients
- 2 cups quinoa cooked and cooled, white
- 1/4 cup almond milk unsweetened
- 2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- pinch of sea salt
- 1 cup yogurt I like Stonyfield organic, plain, Greek
- 2 cups strawberries chopped
Instructions
- Cook quinoa if you haven't already. Cook 1 cup of dry quinoa according to the package directions. Allow to cool and then place in fridge to chill for a 1-2 hours. This step is best beforehand so you can prep the parfaits quickly.
- In a medium sized bowl, stir together 2 cups chilled quinoa, unsweetened almond milk, 1 Tablespoon of maple syrup, vanilla and sea salt.
- In a separate bowl combine Greek yogurt with remaining 1 Tablespoon maple syrup.
- Layer quinoa mixture, Greek yogurt and berries in a dish. Repeat layers however many times you’d like. Top with a few berries and enjoy.
Notes
- Use unsweetened almond milk or substitute with any preferred milk type.
- Sweeten with maple syrup or alternative liquid sweeteners like honey or agave if desired.
- Replace Greek yogurt with dairy-free yogurt to adapt the recipe for vegan diets.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1parfait | |
| Calories | 269kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.1
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