Top It Tuesday: Homemade Pistachio, Coconut & Chia Seed Muesli Parfait

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I wish I liked breakfast foods as much as I like chunks of blue cheese, gooey s’mores and extra buttery garlic bread – but I don’t. Honestly, it’s a chore trying to get me to eat anything in the morning, especially anything healthy. Now, this is not to say I don’t love a nice stack of buttermilk pancakes or double-dipped French toast every now and then, but that’s not exactly food you can indulge in every single day. So lately, I’ve been trying to choke down yogurts and it’s seeming to be much harder than I thought.

parfait with berries

However, I have found something that seems to work – something that’s tasty, healthy and completely dairy-free. Something that I don’t have to force myself to eat and, dare I say, something I look forward to eating in the mornings.

muesli

No, it’s not bacon wrapped pancakes or fried eggs, it’s this homemade pistachio, coconut & chia seed muesli parfait! I was first hooked on muesli (a mix of cereals, dried nuts & fruits) last year when the folks at Bob’s Red Mill sent me a bag to try. Ever since then, I’ve fallen in love with the sweet, salty and fiber-packed crunch of every bite. However, I ran out of that stuff long ago and knew the only way i’d have it again is if I made it myself.

Simple healthy parfait

Luckily the folks at Silk, who I’m working with to promote their dairy-free offerings, asked me to create the perfect topping for their dairy-free yogurt. Their #TopItTuesday campaign is not only promoting their dairy-free (and delicious) yogurts, but giving a little extra love to Tuesday, a day that isn’t really paid much attention to. Before I could even say “YES” to the campaign I knew I was going to make my own muesli with a bunch of tasty add ins.

  ingredients

Making your own is so easy I’m shocked more people don’t do it. You simply mix, toss and stir into your favorite parfait – literally, that’s it. You can make it fancier with more gourmet ingredients, but I’m kind of a simple gal and I’d rather make something I know other people can make too. To make this parfait, all I did was stack the sweet yogurt, fresh berries and crunchy muesli into one perfect little jar. What’s easier than that?

simple parfait with muesli

So friends, like me, who hate breakfast food – give this muesli parfait a try. If you’re not converted, I owe you $50. Not really – but that’s just how sure I am you’ll love it.

Homemade Pistachio, Coconut & Chia Seed Muesli Parfait

SIMPLE FRESH PARFAIT

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Parfaits serve 2. Muesli serves 8 cups.
Prep time – for the muesli: 10 minutes – for the parfaits: 5 minutes
Total time: About 15 minutes

Ingredients: 

For the muesli:

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 1/2 cup quinoa flakes
  • 1 1/2 cup puffed rice crisps
  • 1 1/2 cup pistachios, chopped
  • 1 1/4 cup slivered almonds
  • 1  cup raisins
  • 1 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 1 cup dried apples
  • 1/2 cup chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Dash of nutmeg

For the parfaits:

  • 2 containers Silk dairy-free strawberry yogurt
  • About 1/2 cup sliced strawberries

Directions: 

  1. For the muesli: Mix all of the ingredients together in a large bowl and stir until every ingredient is distributed in the mix. (You many need to mix more so the chia seeds don’t sink to the bottom).
  2. Pour the muesli into airtight mason jars and store until use.
  3. For the parfaits, layer the yogurt, fresh strawberries and about 1/3 – 1/2 cup muesli into mason jars and serve.

Best parfait

Nutritional information per serving (1 parfait):

Calories: 350
Fat: 9 grams
Carbohydrates: 55 grams
Fiber: 5 grams
Protein: 14 grams
Weight Watchers Points: 9

This conversation is sponsored by Silk. The opinions and text are all mine.

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Comments

  1. Posted by The Food Hunter on
    Tuesday, August 18th, 2015
    I got hooked on muesli in Europe...I had no idea Bob's Red Mill sold it. Thanks for sharing.
  2. Wednesday, August 19th, 2015
    I felt like it was me writing this post. I hate eating breakfast! I never feel like eating in the morning. Now THIS I can get behind for sure!
  3. Wednesday, August 19th, 2015
    I haven't seen the Silk dairy-free yogurt at the store...I've got to look for it!
  4. Wednesday, August 19th, 2015
    I don't know why more people don't make it, either! So easy.
  5. Posted by Heather | girlichef on
    Wednesday, August 19th, 2015
    I love breakfast in any form...sometimes heavy and substantial, sometimes virtuous. I love chia pudding and muesli, you won't be owing me money any time soon. ;)
  6. Wednesday, August 19th, 2015
    I am exactly the same way about breakfast! If I wait till about 9 am then I can eat it but before then just give mea cup of coffee!
  7. Wednesday, August 19th, 2015
    That's how I always used to be...somehow in the last 2 years though I am now all about an egg over a slice of Canadian Bacon or a ham & cheese omelet. Occasionally oatmeal. Your parfait would be welcomed as well. Beautiful shots!
  8. Posted by Cookin Canuck on
    Thursday, August 20th, 2015
    Yogurt parfaits are my go-to morning meal. It takes about 3 minutes to put together, but keeps me full until lunch, which I love! Your muesli looks fantastic.