sunrise parfaits

From the November 2007 issue of Parents Magazine

Ingredients

1 cup fat-free milk

pinch of salt

1/2 cup dry whole-wheat couscous

1 pkg (12 oz) frozen mixed berries

2 containers (6 oz.) vanilla yogurt

1/2 cup low-fat granola

Preparation Instructions

In a small saucepan, bring milk and salt just to boiling.  Stir in couscous.  Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.

Divide couscous among six 8-oz. plastic cups (or to-go containers with lids).  Top each with frozen berries and yogurt.  Cover and chill overnight.  Top with granola before serving.  Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition Information

199 cal.; 8g protein; 2g fat; 40g carb; 167mg calcium; 5g fiber

Our Thoughts

A delicious and nutritious breakfast.  Packed with protein, calcium and fiber.

Great to make on a Sunday and store for the week’s breakfasts.  Can also be frozen and thawed as desired. 

Kid-friendly (at least, in our house!) 

 

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