Tropical Quinoa Granola Yogurt Parfaits

By Dixie Crystals

Prep Time:

10m

Bake/Cook Time:

Yield:

6 - 8 servings

Old-fashioned oats, tropical fruits, quinoa, coconut, healthy yogurt and fresh berries combine in this delicious breakfast or brunch recipe. Create a parfait bar by setting out all the ingredients and letting your family layer away!

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Products Used

Light Brown Sugar Poly Bag

Ingredients

Tropical Quinoa Granola

2 cups old-fashioned oats
2 cups cooked quinoa
2 cups sweetened coconut
1 cup chopped macadamia nuts
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
3/4 cup packed Dixie Crystals Light Brown Sugar
1 cup dried sweetened chopped mango
1/2 cup dried sweetened chopped pineapple

Parfait

1 recipe granola (above)
4 cups favorite yogurt (thicker yogurt such as Greek works well)
4 cups assorted berries (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries)

Directions

Preheat oven to 300°F.
Combine oats, quinoa, coconut and nuts.
Melt butter in a small saucepan. Stir in brown sugar. Bring to a boil; remove from heat.
Pour brown sugar mixture over oats mixture; mix lightly until combined.
Pour mixture onto a foil-lined lightly greased 15 x 10 inch jelly roll pan.
Bake for 1 hour or until golden brown, stirring mixture every 15 minutes.
Remove from oven; let cool. Store in a tightly covered container if not using immediately.
Prepare parfaits by layering parfait or dessert glasses with granola, fruit and yogurt.

Dixie Crystals Insight

Turn breakfast into a parfait bar by placing granola, yogurt and fruit in individual serving bowls. Let everyone grab a spoon and layer their favorites into fun and festive parfait glasses!

Cook’s Tip: If quinoa is not available use 4 cups old fashioned oats. May substitute almonds for macadamia nuts, if desired.

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