Apple Crumble Quinoa Parfait
Apple pie parfaits with layers of apple compote, vanilla yogurt and quinoa that is topped off with a rolled oat crumble.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, well rinsed
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 large apples, peeled, cored and diced
- 1 cup water or apple cider
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cups vanilla Greek yogurt
Directions
- 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.
