Quinoa Mango Yogurt Parfait | Healthy Snacks

Parfait is a french word meaning 'perfect'.This is a frozen dessert made from base of sugar syrup,egg and cream.However,this is a protein packed healthy parfait made with quinoa and yogurt and topped with mango.This is a perfect summer treat for kids and all age groups.This can be given as a after school snack for kids and you can always try out with different varieties of fruits and dry fruits,nuts.Quinoa is considered world's healthiest foods and so this is a filling snack or can be served as a healthy dessert too.Use greek yogurt or hung curd for best results.Enjoy this simple and healthy recipe!

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Preparation time~10 minutes
Cooking time~15 minutes
Serves 4 cups
Recipe source~500 quinoa recipes
Ingredients
quinoa 1/2 cup
water 1 cup
yogurt(preferably greek yogurt) 1.5 cups
pecans 1tbsp
raisins 1tbsp
mango 1 chopped small
honey 2tbsp-3tbsp

Method

• Boil a cup of water and add the rinsed quinoa.Simmer on medium heat and let it cook for 10-12 minutes until well cooked and the water is absorbed.
• Mix the cooked quinoa with honey well.Keep aside.

• Layer each glass(4) with yogurt(2tbsp) then add chopped pecans and raisins.Then add the next layer of quinoa(about 2tbsp) in each glass.Again,add a layer of yogurt and top with pecan and raisins.Finally finish with chopped mango garnish.
• Cover and cool in  refrigerator.Serve chilled.

NOTES

* You can add sugar to sweeten the yogurt too but we like it plain.

* You can also layer the mangoes in between too.

* If you wish you can omit the dry fruits and nuts or use different nuts and dry fruits of your choice.