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Quinoa Coconut Walnut Crunch Recipe

December 7, 2012 by Jeanette 11 Comments

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Quinoa Coconut Walnut Crunch makes a nice crunchy topping for yogurt.

Quinoa Coconut Crunch Yogurt Berry Parfait © Jeanette's Healthy Living #quinoa

Quinoa has become so popular the last few years that when I bring it to parties , a lot of people actually recognize it. I started using quinoa when my son went on a gluten-free diet. What I love about quinoa is that it’s so versatile – it can used in pilafs, hot porridge, soups, salads, cookies, and crunchy toppings like the one I’m posting about today. Even better, I love the fact that quinoa is packed with protein and a good source of fiber and nutrition.

Until recently, I’d only cooked quinoa as a hot cereal for breakfast or pilaf for dinner. I’d spotted a Quinoa Crunch recipe that I wanted to try for a while and finally got around to making it.

Quinoa Coconut Walnut Crunch Yogurt Berry Parfait © Jeanette's Healthy Living #quinoa

As I was picturing serving this crunchy grain on top of a yogurt parfait for breakfast, I thought of other Power Foods I could include. Walnuts came to mind as did berries, so I tossed in some walnuts and coconut before baking (I love how good toasted coconut smells coming out of the oven), and decided to serve this breakfast yogurt parfait with fresh berries. If fresh berries aren’t in season, feel free to try some Berry Sauce made with frozen berries.

Quinoa Coconut Walnut Crunch Yogurt Berry Parfait © Jeanette's Healthy Living #quinoa

This Quinoa Crunch Yogurt Berry Parfait was so good, you’d think you were eating dessert for breakfast. Packed with protein from the quinoa, walnuts and Greek yogurt and Brain-Boosting berries, this is the perfect start to the day.

This week, a group of bloggers is featuring Quinoa as a Power Food.  This weekly food blogging group features a different Power Food each week based on the book Power Foods: 150 delicious recipes with 38 Healthiest Ingredients from the editors of Martha Stewart’s Whole Living Magazine. Power Foods are foods that are outstanding in the amounts of vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, essential fatty acids, fiber and more, that help fight disease and promote good health.

So, what makes Quinoa a Power Food?

  • Quinoa is high in protein (twice the protein of rice) and is unusual in that it is a source of all nine essential amino acids (which help form proteins and muscle), including lysine and isoleucine.
  • It provides a variety of antioxidant phytonutrients (ferulic, coumaric, hydroxybenzoic, and vanillic acid) and antioxidant flavonoids (quercetin and kaempferol).
  • Quinoa is a very good source of antioxidant-promoting manganese and a good source of heart-healthy magnesium (may help reduce frequency of migraines), folate, and fiber (5.2 grams per one cup serving), as well as bone-building phosphorus and copper.

P.S. Quinoa is actually a seed, not a grain (related to chard and spinach).

Check out what these other bloggers have cooked up for this week’s Power Foods post: (If you’re interested in joining our group, contact Mireya from My Healthy Eating Habits.)

Alyce – More Time at the Table
Ansh – Spice Roots,
Chaya – My Sweet and Savory
Martha – Simple-Nourished-Living
Mireya – My Healthy Eating Habits
Minnie – The Lady 8 Home

Quinoa Coconut Crunch Yogurt Berry Parfait
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Quinoa Coconut Walnut Crunch Topping

This Quinoa Coconut Walnut Crunch Topping is perfect for a yogurt fruit parfait.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 1 cup

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed and strained
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut
  • 3 tablespoons walnut pieces
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place quinoa, coconut and walnuts in a bowl. Drizzle maple syrup and olive oil on top and toss well with a spoon. Spread on a baking sheet in a thin layer. Bake about 12-15 minutes, or until quinoa is toasted. Cool completely. Store in a container.

Recipe Notes

Adapted from Power Foods 150 Delicious Recipes With The 38 Healthiest Ingredients.

More Quinoa Recipes

Chai Spiced Quinoa Porridge
Quinoa Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
No-Bake “Clif” Granola Bars (oat/soy/casein free)
Tomato Quinoa Soup
Rice Cooker Quinoa Pilaf with Mushrooms
Stuffed Peppers with Quinoa, Grilled Vegetables and Pesto
Mango Avocado Black Bean Quinoa Salad
Quinoa and Black Lentil Salad with Mixed Greens

Sources:
World’s Healthiest Foods: Quinoa
Power Foods: 150 delicious recipes with 38 Healthiest Ingredients

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Comments

  1. Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says

    December 7, 2012 at 8:41 am

    I’ve only had quinoa in savory dishes, but I’ve been wanting to try it for breakfast. I was going to make it like oatmeal, but I like this idea better. I love anything that’s crunchy!

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  2. Sommer@ASpicyPerspective says

    December 7, 2012 at 9:10 am

    That is just lovely, and just the sort of thing I crave in the morning!

    Reply
  3. Kalyn says

    December 7, 2012 at 9:57 am

    Love the sound of this; what a creative way to use quinoa.

    Reply
  4. Brian @ A Thought For Food says

    December 7, 2012 at 11:01 am

    This looks wonderful! Love the idea of using quinoa for breakfast… I’ve mixed in brown sugar and spices before, but haven’t thought to do a parfait.

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  5. Alyssa (Everyday Maven) says

    December 7, 2012 at 12:54 pm

    This sounds amazing! I have to try this 🙂

    Reply
  6. ea-the spicy rd says

    December 7, 2012 at 4:42 pm

    I’ve never tried baking quinoa this way, but I am intrigued! Your parfait looks delicious and is just gorgeous!

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  7. Martha@ Simple Nourished Living says

    December 7, 2012 at 9:32 pm

    What a lovely healthy alternative to granola. With all my favorite things – walnuts, coconut, and maple syrup – I’ve bookmarked it to try real soon!

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  8. Alyce Morgan says

    December 7, 2012 at 11:38 pm

    I like the crunch of it! Great idea.

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  9. mireya @myhealthyeatinghabits says

    December 9, 2012 at 7:51 pm

    It looks like a delightful desert. I’m not sure that my son would go for it, but I certainly would!

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  10. Aggie says

    December 13, 2012 at 10:01 pm

    What a cool way to cook quinoa Jeanette! I have to try this. Love the ‘crunch’!

    Reply
  11. Aggie says

    March 4, 2014 at 10:05 am

    I really love this!

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