Coconut Amaranth Parfait

Gluten-free amaranth is an ancient grain that can be used for making polenta-type recipes, as a porridge, in homemade snack and energy bars. This versatile grain is a good source of plant protein and has minerals that promote bone health.

Kefir yogurt is a fermented milk or goat dairy that promotes a healthy gut. Use as an alternative to traditional yogurts to better balance your microbiome.

Fresh raspberries and blueberries are known for their high antioxidant properties. Add these delicious cancer fighters to your daily menu as raspberries are high in ellagic-acid which has shown to promote cancer cell death and blueberries are rich in anthocyanins – one of the most immune-boosting phytochemicals around.

Black sesame seeds help retain the pigment in your hair and are a good source of calcium! Eating them daily is recommended.

Popped amaranth is layered with kefir yogurt, lemon zest, black sesame seeds, raspberries, vanilla bean and coconut flakes for a delicious breakfast or dessert dish. Healing health has never been more yummy.

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Recipe Nutrition:
Serving size: 1 parfait
Calories: 693
Fat: 17.6g
Saturated fat: 9.3g
Cholesterol: 7mg
Sodium: 115mg
Potassium: 929mg
Carbohydrates: 110.7g
Fiber: 18.4g
Sugars: 28.1g
Protein: 25.7g

Recipe

Coconut Amaranth Parfait
dessert
Popped amaranth, fresh raspberries, kefir yogurt, vanilla bean, lemon zest, and coconut flakes!

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups kefir yogurt
fine zest of 1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
1 3/4 cups popped amaranth
1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries
2 tablespoons raw, organic honey
1/2 to 1 whole vanilla bean from vanilla bean pod
1/2 cup coconut flakes
2 tablespoons fresh blueberries, optional

Instructions

In a small mixing bowl, stir together kefir yogurt, lemon zest, black sesame seeds, and amaranth.
In a separate bowl, mix together raspberries, honey, and vanilla bean.
Layer parfait glass with raspberries, then a dollop of the yogurt mixture, and a sprinkle of coconut flakes.
Repeat finishing with a few raspberries and blueberries (optional) on top.
Serve chilled.

Serves

3

Preparation Time (hrs/min)

0, 20

Cooking Time (hrs/min)

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