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This protein-packed breakfast is an easy, healthy way to start the day.
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Fruity Oatmeal Yogurt Parfaits
This protein-packed breakfast is an easy, healthy way to start the day.
This recipe is supported by Danone.
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Servings
4
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Serving Size:
1 parfait
Ingredients
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2 cups fresh or frozen sliced hulled strawberries, thawed and patted dry if frozen (see Tip below) -
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries or fresh or frozen halved blackberries, or a combination, thawed and patted dry if frozen (see Tip below) -
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon honey -
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon -
2 cups water -
1 cup uncooked rolled oats -
2 cups nonfat, plain Greek yogurt
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
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In a medium bowl, gently stir together the strawberries, blueberries, honey, and cinnamon. -
In a medium saucepan, bring the water and oats to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. -
In each parfait glass, layer: 1/4 cup oatmeal, 1/4 cup fruit mixture, 1/4 cup yogurt, and 1/4 cup fruit mixture. Repeat the layers.
Tip: You can also substitute any fruit for the berries. Apples and pears make a great choice for a fall or wintertime breakfast parfait. Plus, you can use 2 15-ounce cans of fruit, such as peaches, pears, pineapples, and mixed, in their own juices with no added sugars to replace the 4 cups of berries.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
Protein
FiberNutrition Facts
| Calories | 238 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 2.0 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
| Cholesterol | 6 mg | |
| Sodium | 47 mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6 g | |
| Sugars | 21 g | |
| Protein | 16 g | |
Dietary Exchanges
1 fruit, 1/2 other carbohydrate, 2 lean meat, 1 starch
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Servings
4
-
Serving Size:
1 parfait
Ingredients
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2 cups fresh or frozen sliced hulled strawberries, thawed and patted dry if frozen (see Tip below) -
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries or fresh or frozen halved blackberries, or a combination, thawed and patted dry if frozen (see Tip below) -
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon honey -
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon -
2 cups water -
1 cup uncooked rolled oats -
2 cups nonfat, plain Greek yogurt
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
-
In a medium bowl, gently stir together the strawberries, blueberries, honey, and cinnamon. -
In a medium saucepan, bring the water and oats to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. -
In each parfait glass, layer: 1/4 cup oatmeal, 1/4 cup fruit mixture, 1/4 cup yogurt, and 1/4 cup fruit mixture. Repeat the layers.
Tip: You can also substitute any fruit for the berries. Apples and pears make a great choice for a fall or wintertime breakfast parfait. Plus, you can use 2 15-ounce cans of fruit, such as peaches, pears, pineapples, and mixed, in their own juices with no added sugars to replace the 4 cups of berries.
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