DessertsJanuary 26, 2014
Calories
641
Sodium
198mg
8% DV
Fat
17g
26% DV
Protein
21g
42% DV
Carbs
102g
34% DV
Fiber
10g
40% DV
Gluten-free Strawberry and Granola Parfaits
1
4
1/4 cup honey
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp cinnamon
1 1/2 cups puffed quinoa
1/2 cup pecan halves
1/2 cup pepita seeds (shelled pumpkin seeds)
1/2 cup dried cranberries
500 g container Greek yogurt
2 cups sliced strawberries
In this recipe, puffed quinoa and a mixture of nuts and seeds replace the rolled-oat layer of many traditional parfaits. Rounding out this nutri-licious treat is Greek yogurt, which contains twice as much protein as regular varieties.
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp cinnamon
1 1/2 cups puffed quinoa
1/2 cup pecan halves
1/2 cup pepita seeds (shelled pumpkin seeds)
1/2 cup dried cranberries
500 g container Greek yogurt
2 cups sliced strawberries
In this recipe, puffed quinoa and a mixture of nuts and seeds replace the rolled-oat layer of many traditional parfaits. Rounding out this nutri-licious treat is Greek yogurt, which contains twice as much protein as regular varieties.
Preheat oven to 275F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
Whisk honey with oil, vanilla, salt and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Add quinoa, pecans and pepita seeds. Stir to combine. Spread out on prepared baking sheet.
Bake in centre of oven, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until quinoa turns golden, 20 to 23 min. Remove baking sheet to a rack and stir in cranberries. Cool completely. To assemble, layer 1/4 cup granola, 1/4 cup yogurt, then fresh berries in each of 4 tall parfait glasses.
Nutritions
Calories
641
Sodium
198mg
8% DV
Fat
17g
26% DV
Protein
21g
42% DV
Carbs
102g
34% DV
Fiber
10g
40% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat10g51%
Polysaturated Fat3g20%
Monosaturated Fat3g23%
Cholesterol24mg8%
Sodium198mg8%
Potassium992mg28%
Protein21g42%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber10g40%
Sugar46g93%
Vitamin A69IU1%
Vitamin B60.68mg34%
Vitamin C48mg80%
Calcium253mg25%
Iron3mg21%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
