Berry Breakfast Quinoa

Prep 10 min
Total 10 min
Ingredients 7
Servings 4

A perfect mix of breakfast flavors in one powerful little cup. So many layers to love: yogurt, chia seeds, quinoa, fresh berries, almonds, cinnamon. Make it the night before and grab some extra zzzzs. MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

1/4

cup milk

containers (6 oz each) Yoplait® Original 99% Fat Free French vanilla, strawberry or harvest peach yogurt

teaspoons chia seed

cup cooled cooked quinoa (1/4 cup uncooked)

cups fresh fruit (mixed berries or chopped peaches)

1/4

cup coarsely chopped toasted almonds or pecans

1/8

teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

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1

In medium bowl, stir together milk, yogurt and chia seed until blended. Evenly divide mixture among 4 glasses. Spoon 1/4 cup cooled cooked quinoa on top of yogurt layer on each.
2

Top each with a layer of fruit and almonds. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Let stand 5 minutes, or cover and refrigerate overnight.

Expert Tips

Chia seed is a delicious addition to this recipe. It thickens the yogurt mixture and adds a nice crunch.
Quinoa (KEEN-wah) has the highest protein content of all the grains. Its flavor is mild, like that of rice or couscous. Rinse the grain before cooking to remove any lingering traces of its bitter-tasting coating.
To toast almonds or pecans, sprinkle in ungreased heavy skillet. Cook over medium-low heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until browning begins, then stirring constantly until golden brown.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 260
Calories from Fat: 70

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 8g; 12%
Saturated Fat 1 1/2g 6% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 5mg; 2%
Sodium: 80mg; 3%
Potassium: 450mg; 13%
Total Carbohydrate: 40g; 13%
Dietary Fiber 4g 17% Sugars 24g
Protein: 8g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 10%; 10%
Vitamin C: 15%; 15%
Calcium: 15%; 15%
Iron: 8%; 8%

Exchanges:

2 Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

2 1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

A perfect mix of breakfast flavors in one powerful little cup. So many layers to love: yogurt, chia seeds, quinoa, fresh berries, almonds, cinnamon. Make it the night before and grab some extra zzzzs.