Best Strawberry Lime Quinoa Parfaits Recipes

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STRAWBERRY KIWI QUINOA BREAKFAST PARFAIT



Strawberry Kiwi Quinoa Breakfast Parfait image

Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Time 20m

Yield 4 parfaits

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups plain Greek yogurt (I use 2 percent, but you can use any kind you like)
1 tablespoon honey
Finely grated zest of 1/2 lime
1 cup cooked quinoa, cooled
8 large strawberries, diced
2 kiwi fruit, peeled and diced

Steps:

  • Whisk together the yogurt, honey and lime zest in a small bowl.
  • Place 4 small (6-ounce) juice glasses on a work surface and put a spoonful of the yogurt in the bottom of each glass. Add about 2 tablespoons of the quinoa to each glass, followed by about 2 tablespoons of the diced strawberries and kiwi. Repeat the layering in each glass, and scatter any additional fruit that is left over the top layer of yogurt. Serve immediately.

STRAWBERRY PARFAITS



Strawberry Parfaits image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Hull and quarter 1 quart strawberries. Toss with 1 teaspoon sugar in a large bowl. Sprinkle a layer of gingersnap crumbs or graham cracker crumbs in the bottom of parfait glasses. Top with the berries. Mix 1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt with 2 tablespoons honey and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, then spoon over the berries.

LEMON CHIA SEED PARFAITS



Lemon Chia Seed Parfaits image

These bright and tangy parfaits start the day on a healthy note, but they're also sweet enough to double as dessert. -Crystal Schlueter, Babbitt, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups reduced-fat plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup agave nectar or honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons chia seeds or ground flaxseed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh raspberries
1 cup fresh blueberries

Steps:

  • Combine the first 6 ingredients. Layer half of the yogurt mixture into 4 small parfait glasses or custard cups. Top with half of the berries. Repeat layers.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 48mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BERRY BREAKFAST PARFAITS



Berry Breakfast Parfaits image

Expecting brunch company, but short on time? My quick, delicious and beautiful parfaits are the perfect solution. Feel free to mix and match your favorite berries. -Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6-1/2 cups frozen unsweetened raspberries
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 cups fresh blueberries
2 cups fresh blackberries
2 cups granola without raisins
4 cups vanilla Greek yogurt
Additional brown sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Place raspberries and brown sugar in a blender; cover and process until pureed. Press through a sieve; discard seeds. , In a small saucepan, combine the raspberry puree, orange juice, cornstarch and orange zest. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; cool., In eight parfait glasses, layer half of the raspberry sauce, berries, granola and yogurt. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with additional brown sugar if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 64mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

SPICED BLUEBERRY QUINOA



Spiced Blueberry Quinoa image

I took up eating quinoa when I found out how much protein it has. This is really an easy dish to experiment with; my first version of the recipe was made with shredded apples instead of blueberries. It's just as delicious! -Shannon Copley, Upper Arlington, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed and well drained
2 cups unsweetened almond milk
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons chopped almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, cook and stir quinoa over medium heat until lightly toasted, 5-7 minutes. Stir in almond milk, honey, cinnamon and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until quinoa is tender and liquid is almost absorbed, 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally., Remove from heat; stir in blueberries and vanilla. Sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 479mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

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