This breakfast parfait with quinoa and yogurt is a healthy and delicious way to kick start your day. Made with sweet mango, ginger preserve and a dash of cinnamon, it is low in fat, big on protein and flavour!
This breakfast parfait offers a healthy twist on classic parfait which usually consists of layers of fruit, ice cream, syrup and whipped cream.
This 5-ingredient breakfast parfait is a delicious and nutritious alternative and can be put together in less than 5 minutes! It is low in fat, satisfying and absolutely delicious. Everything you want from a great breakfast.
Breakfast parfait ingredients
This healthy parfait recipe involves creating layers of thick yogurt, cooked quinoa and fresh mango mixed with a little ginger preserve, and a hint of cinnamon. See Substitutions section below for alternative options.
Assembling the recipe
This is easy and fun to do. Pick a glass (or jar) that's quite tall so you can easily create layers.
1. In a bowl combine the mango with the ginger preserve and stir thoroughly.
2. To the glass add about 2 tablespoons of the quinoa followed by a layer of mango and ginger jam mixture.
3. Top that with 2-3 tablespoons of the yogurt, cover with more quinoa and so on until you reach the top.
Top tip
You could combine the cinnamon with either the quinoa or yogurt before making your layers. Or add a bit to both. It's up to you.
What toppings to use
I only sprinkled some cinnamon on top but you could use cacao, a handful of toasted seeds and/or crushed nuts. I also love to pour some homemade fruit compote over my breakfast parfait if I've got some on hand.
Substitutions
- Mango: use pineapple, berries or papaya instead.
- Quinoa: this can be replaced by granola.
- You could replace the ginger preserve with lemon curd, jam or marmalade.
- Yogurt: any thick yogurt, such as Greek, Skyr or quark as well as vegan yogurt will work. You can also use homemade flavoured yogurt (or use a store-bought variety that's low in sugar).
- Cinnamon: substitute pumpkin spice/mixed spice or omit altogether.
Top tips
- Use ripe but firm mango so it's sweet but still easy to cut.
- I do not recommend combining the mango with the ginger preserve ahead as the mixture will become watery. It's best to do this just before serving.
- I recommend using a thick yogurt as runny yogurt will not work well with the layering.
- To save time cook the quinoa ahead (according to packet instructions) and once cooled refrigerate (for up to 3 days) until you are ready to make your breakfast parfait. Quinoa will stay fluffy even after it's been in the fridge for a while, just give it a good stir before you use it.
- Best served immediately.
- Not suitable for freezing.
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If you make this breakfast parfait with quinoa I'd love to know how it turned out for you. Let me know in the comments below, thanks!
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Breakfast Quinoa Parfait
Equipment
- 2 glasses or jars
Ingredients
- 9 tbsp plain yogurt or Greek yogurt, quark, Skyr, or homemade flavoured yogurt
- 8 tbsp cooked quinoa
- 1 mango peeled, cubed
- 2½ tbsp ginger preserve/jam
- ⅕ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Combine the cubed mango with the ginger preserve and stir thoroughly.
- Combine the cinnamon with either the yogurt or quinoa. Stir thoroughly.
- Use a tall glass/jar to make the parfait. Use 2-3 tablespoons of the quinoa, top with some of the mango mixture, then 2-3 tablespoons of the yogurt. Repeat the sequence. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use ripe but firm mango so it's sweet but still easy to cut.
- I do not recommend combining the mango with the ginger preserve ahead as the mixture will become watery. It's best to do this just before serving.
- I recommend using a thick yogurt as runny yogurt will not work well with the layering.
- To save time cook the quinoa ahead (according to packet instructions) and once cooled refrigerate (for up to 3 days) until you are ready to make your breakfast parfait. Quinoa will stay fluffy even after it's been in the fridge for a while, just give it a good stir before you use it.
- Best served immediately. Serve with toasted seeds, nuts or fruit compote.
- Not suitable for freezing.
- Mango: substitute pineapple, berries or papaya.
- Quinoa: this can be replaced by granola.
- You could replace the ginger preserve with lemon curd, jam or marmalade.
- Yogurt: any thick yogurt, such as Greek, Skyr or quark as well as vegan yogurt will work. You can also use homemade flavoured yogurt (or use a store-bought variety that's low in sugar).
- Cinnamon: substitute pumpkin spice/mixed spice or omit altogether.
Nutrition
*Nutritional information is automatically generated and should be considered as an estimate.
**A note about baking: If using a fan-assisted oven refer to your appliance's instructions and adjust the temperature accordingly.
Thank you so much for sharing recipes.Great blog!!!
Thank you!
What a great healthy breakfast recipe. It does look fun to make and I like that you can easily swap about the flavours for a completely different taste sensation. Thanks for sharing it with ~CookBlogShare
Thank you! Yes, this recipe is very adaptable.
It looks so pretty and I love the fact that it's got quinoa in - I really do need to try it for breakfast one day soon!
Thanks Corina, let me know how you like it if you do try it!