Pumpkin Parfait — The Perfect Post-Workout Breakfast
Photo: Lizzie Fuhr
When it comes to a fall breakfast that satisfies pumpkin cravings, I have yet to meet a recipe that compares to this pretty parfait. Packed with protein, complex carbohydrates, and plenty of warming fall spices, this is a healthy concoction that celebrates the season — but not at the expense of nutrition. Instead of a sugary pumpkin pastry full of refined carbs that make your blood sugar spike and leave you feeling hungry soon after you eat, this quick and easy 322-calorie hearty breakfast offers 25 percent of your daily fiber and nearly 15 grams of protein to keep you satisfied all morning long. It’s the perfect post-workout meal that still feels like a sweet indulgence.
Pumpkin Quinoa Parfait
Note: I used plain yogurt for my breakfast parfait, but use vanilla or maple to make it taste even more like a treat!
INGREDIENTS
1 cup quinoa, cooked
3 tablespoons pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 cup yogurt of your choice
1 tablespoon chopped apples, for garnish (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Mix cooked quinoa, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice in a medium bowl until well combined.
Layer your parfait in a small glass of your choice. Begin with the pumpkin-quinoa mixture, then add the yogurt of your choice, reserving about 2 tablespoons. Then, layer the rest of your quinoa mixture, and top off with the remaining yogurt.
Garnish with chopped apples or Fall fruit of your choice, and enjoy!
INFORMATION
Category: Breakfast/Brunch
Yield: 1 parfait
NUTRITION
Calories per serving: 332
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