Apple Crumble Quinoa Parfait
By
Eileen Hineline
@HappyCooking58
5
This recipe, Apple pie parfaits with layers of apple compote, vanilla yogurt and quinoa that is topped off with a rolled oat crumble is delicious and healthy for you.
I love Quinoa and this is a great way to use it.
Ingredients
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·1 cup quinoa, well rinsed
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·1 3/4 cups water
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·1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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·1/4 cup flour
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·1/4 cup rolled oats
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·1/4 cup brown sugar
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·1/4 walnuts, chopped
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·1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
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·2 tablespoons butter, melted
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·4 large apples, peeled, cored and diced
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·1 cup water or apple cider
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·2 tablespoons sugar
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·1 teaspoon vanilla
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·1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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·2 cups vanilla greek yogurt
How to Make Apple Crumble Quinoa Parfait
- Bring the quinoa, water and cinnamon to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes and set aside.
- Mix the flour, rolled oats, sugar, walnuts, cinnamon and butter, spread in a single layer over a baking pan and bake in a preheated 350F/180C oven until lightly golden brown, about 7-10 minutes and set aside.
- Bring the apples, water, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the apples are tender and the liquid is syrupy, about 7-10 minutes.
- Place 1/4 cup of yogurt into 4 large glasses and top with 1/4 cup quinoa and 1/4 cup of apple compote, repeat with a another set of layers an top off with a tablespoon of the crumble topping.