Muesli Parfaits

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Muesli Parfaits
Tue, 04-15-2008 - 11:02am








These are similar to the "berry almond swiss oatmeal" I've been making for awhile. I add chopped green apple and sliced banana to mine, and use a 5 Grain w/ flaxseed rolled cereal (Bob's Red Mill brand) instead of the oatmeal. But you get the idea. REALLY good breakfast!


Muesli Parfaits





2007, Ellie Krieger, All rights reserved

Show: 
Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger

Episode: 
Super Foods



Muesli Parfaits







1/4 cup unsalted almonds
1/4 cup unsalted walnuts
1 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1 cup nonfat milk
2 tablespoons honey (sub splenda)
1 cup rolled oats
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups mixed berries, fresh or frozen (strawberries sliced)

Toast the nuts in a dry skillet over a medium-high heat until golden and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Chop them coarsely then set aside.

In a medium bowl, stir together the yogurt, milk, honey, oats, and vanilla. Divide the oat mixture evenly among 4 small dishes or parfait glasses. Top each with a half cup of berries, then 2 tablespoons of nuts. Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight.

Per Serving (serving size 3/4 cup muesli, 1/2 cup berries, 2 tablespoons nuts)
Calories 300; Total Fat 11 g; (Sat Fat 1 g, Mono Fat 3.5 g, Poly Fat 4.5 g) ; Protein 12 g; Carb 40 g; Fiber 6 g; Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 75 mg
Excellent source of: Protein, Fiber, Vitamin C, Calcium, Manganese
Good source of: Riboflavin, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus


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