4.12 30 Published Jul 12, 2021, Updated Mar 18, 2024 We didn’t have whipped cream or pound cake so I had to get creative with what we had on hand. I saw some cooked quinoa sitting in the fridge and decided to try sweetening it up to make a strawberry shortcake inspired dessert.
Quinoa For Dessert
I took the leftover quinoa and added a little almond milk, some maple syrup and vanilla. After a quick taste test, I was sold so then I started layering it with Greek yogurt and fresh berries for a simple parfait. It turned out to be really tasty and completely satisfied our craving for strawberry shortcake so I had to share!
Cooking Quinoa for Parfait
When it comes to cooking quinoa to use for this parfait, it’s basically the same process as normal, but I like to make my quinoa a day in advance, let it cool and chill it in the fridge overnight and then use it for the parfaits the next day. Having the quinoa ready to go allows you to prep the parfaits quickly. If you want to make the parfaits the same day, still allow the quinoa to cool in the fridge for a couple hours.
Quinoa Parfait Ingredients
quinoa – I prefer to use white quinoa for this recipe. unsweetened almond milk – I like to use unsweetened almond milk, but any milk will do. pure maple syrup – pure maple syrup is the perfect natural sweetener to use, but you can use another liquid sweetener like honey, agave or monk fruit maple syrup. vanilla extract – a wonderful flavor enhancer. sea salt – just a pinch. plain Greek yogurt – I prefer Greek yogurt because it’s a great source of protein, but any type of yogurt will work. You can use non-dairy yogurt to make this dairy free. fresh strawberries – the star of the show! I recommend using fresh, not frozen strawberries.
More Healthy Treats to Try
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More Strawberry Recipes to Try
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