Quinoa Parfaits

Back again! Our Quinoa Parfaits are a big hit so I wanted to give U that recipe. I came up with this idea cause sometimes I don't want a savory meal I just want something sweet, but that will fill my tummy, cause if it doesn't fill my tummy I'll keep eating more. I know a lot of people do cereal when they have that craving (semi-sweet and satisfying), but I discovered that yogurt over quinoa, with fruit, was pretty amazing. When I found out about cultured coconut as a substitute for yogurt I was pleasantly surprised. Here's the dealeo: Cultured coconut milk is now sold in little tubs just like yogurt. It has all the active enzymes, plus the nutritional value of coconut milk and coconut water. (U've got to look it up on the internet...amazing stuff! Once U read it there will be no turning back. I know have a cup of cultured coconut milk kefir every day.) This recipe soothes the sweet tooth while giving the body a ton of nutrients AND filling the tummy. Yeah!

Quinoa Parfaits

2 cups of quinoa (cook in 4 cups of coconut water, I like the kind that's mixed with pine apple juice as it adds extra flavor and a little sweetness)

let it cool, then mix with dried cranberries (raisins or cherries) and slivered almonds and top with:

cultured coconut and any fresh fruit that you like (berries are awesome!)

We offer cultured coconut at Organic Harvest so U should be able to find it in most healthfood stores. I usually use at least 2 of the large tubs of cultured coconut milk for this recipe which provides about 9 meal size portions, and would probably be double that if you're just serving it as a dessert.