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Cinnamon Pear Quinoa Parfaits - Family Fresh Meals Recpie
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Cinnamon Pear Quinoa Parfaits

I decided to try these Cinnamon Pear Quinoa Parfaits. With fresh fruit, protein-packed quinoa, and nonfat Greek yogurt, these looked like they could could hardly be any healthier.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Total Time8 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Cinnamon Pear Quinoa Parfaits
Servings: 4
Calories: 259kcal
Author: Corey Valley

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!® Spread
  • 3 medium pears, cored and diced
  • 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 2 1/2 cups nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • honey, for drizzling

Instructions

  • Melt I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!® Spread in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook pears with cinnamon, stirring occasionally, until pears are tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Evenly layer about ¼ cup yogurt in each of 4 parfait or other glasses. Top each with 2 tablespoons quinoa, then ½ cup cooked pears. Repeat layers. Top with a drizzle of honey and Serve immediately.

Notes

You can substitute pears for apples or peaches! 

Nutrition

Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 47mg | Potassium: 352mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 5.9mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1.2mg