This breakfast not only looks delicious, but is also high in protein and keeps you full all morning.
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
- 24 oz. soy yogurt
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 cups cooked wheat berries
- 1/2 lb. fresh strawberries, sliced
- 6 oz. fresh blueberries
- 4 tsp. flax seeds
INSTRUCTIONS
- Mix the yogurt and the maple syrup together.
- Arrange the ingredients in layers in 4 large glasses.
- First, put one-third of the yogurt in the base of the glass.
- Follow with wheat berries, then top with the fruit.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of the flax seeds over the top of each.
VARIATIONS:
GRAPE AND BRAZIL NUT YOGURT PARFAIT:
- Prepare the basic recipe, using 6 ounces each of halved seedless red and green grapes in place of the berries and 1/2 cup chopped Brazil nuts in place of the flax seeds.
GRANOLA AND BERRY YOGURT PARFAIT:
- Prepare the basic recipe, using granola in place of the wheat berries.
WHEAT BERRY AND APRICOT PARFAIT:
- Prepare the basic recipe, using apricot compote in place of the berries. To make the compote, halve and pit 3/4 pound fresh apricots. In a pan, dissolve 1/4 cup sugar in 2/3 cup water, add the apricots and cook over a gentle heat for 12–15 minutes. Remove and let cool before making the parfait.
WHEAT BERRY AND APPLE PARFAIT:
- Prepare the basic recipe, using 2 cups applesauce flavored with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon in place of the berries.
