Brown sugar apple, wheat berry and yoghurt parfaits are fast and easy recipes, for those always in a hurry to go, looking for a healthier lifestyle eating process.
What are Wheat Berries?
Wheat Barrie’s are healthy and tasty grain that doesn’t completely get the attention it deserves. Wheat Barrie’s are the whole edible part of the wheat kernels, composed of the bran, germ, and endosperm, without the husk. It is a kind of fruit botanically called a caryopsis.
Health Benefits of Wheat Berries:
Wheat berries have lots of health benefits, include
.: Wheat berries are high in protein and fibre.
.: It’s an array of micronutrients like manganese and selenium.
.: Wheat berries help the health of your heart and bones.
.: It also helps in weight loss, prevents anemia.
.: Wheat berries promote blood sugar control and support regularity.
What is wheat berry used for?
Wheat berries are used to prepare different kinds of delicious meals.
.: Cooked wheat berries can be added to soups or even chilli.
.: Wheat berry can be served hot as a side dish with hearty mushrooms, it can also be served cold for a satisfying salad stuffed with flavor and entire grain goodness.
.: Wheat berries are great with fresh vegetables and dried fruits such as cherries and cranberries.
.: It can also be used to make your fresh wheat flour.
.: Wheat berries can be used for different recipes like wheat berry salad, wheat berry risotto, sprouting wheat berries, creamy wheat berry hot cereal and many more.
How To Cook Wheat Berries:
Wheat berries are hard and thus, it takes time to cook. To prepare wheat berries; put the washed wheat berries in a clean pot, cover the wheat berries with lots of water, cover the pot for about an hour, and allow it to boil very well until they soften.
For quicker cooking, soak wheat berries overnight first. You can also cook wheat berries in your crock pot or pressure cooker.
Yoghurt parfait!
Parfait came into existence in France around 1890, where it was formed as a frozen custard made by boiling eggs, sugar, and cream. The word “parfait” in French means “perfect.”
Over the years since, the parfait has been reinterpreted as a sweet dessert made of layered ingredients in a tall glass.
The parfait ingredients usually consist of whipped cream or ice cream. Healthier versions of parfait might include yoghurt, granola and fruit.
Yoghurt parfait, it’s the perfect fuel for your brain and body. Yoghurt parfaits are loaded with nutrients such as protein, fibre, natural sugars and healthy fats that help you move throughout the day. We have various kinds of yoghurt parfait recipes but I would love to share with you “the Greek yoghurt parfait” recipe.
“The Greek yoghurt parfait” is a healthy and nutritious breakfast. You can top it with fresh berries, homemade granola, or even a drizzle of honey! The combination of creamy yoghurt, fresh fruit and a crunchy topping is the ultimate breakfast! Yoghurt parfait is great to make ahead for busy mornings on the go.
How to prepare Greek yoghurt parfait: The ingredients include; ½ cup fresh blueberries, ½ cup sliced fresh strawberries, 1 tablespoon of white sugar, 6 tablespoons granola, 1 (6 ounces) container nonfat vanilla Greek yoghurt, 1 teaspoon lemon.
Directions: Step 1: In a clean bowl add strawberries and blueberries. Sprinkle sugar on it and stir it properly to coat the berries.
Step 2: Get a clean parfait glass, Place 2 tablespoons granola in the bottom of the parfait glass, 2 tablespoons yoghurt on top and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest. Top with 1/3 of the berries. Repeat layers until the parfait glass is full.
Nutritional facts: Calories 264, Protein 9g; Carbohydrates 26.2g; Fat 14.1g; Cholesterol 18.9mg; Sodium 61.2mg.
Brown Sugar Apple!!
Brown sugar apples can be used for different recipes, brown sugar apple crisp, brown sugar fried apple, and brown sugar cinnamon baked apples.
.: Brown Sugar Cinnamon Baked Apples are crunchy apples quartered and mixed with rich brown sugar and cinnamon seasoning then baked to perfection.
Brown sugar cinnamon baked apples have crisp, sweet, tart and then savory taste that you will love when biting it.
Brown sugar cinnamon baked apples are just what you need to add to your fall meals this season! If you love apples as much as we do try these Brown Sugar Cinnamon Baked Apples.
.: How to prepare your apples:
Step 1: wash the apples properly using clean water.
Step 2: Peel the apples, you can use an apple peeler which is quick and easy if you don’t have you can make use of a sharp knife to peel the apples
Step 3: Next, cut your apples into slices. You will want them all about the same size slice so they bake evenly.
.: What are the few ingredients needed to make Brown Sugar Cinnamon Baked Apple; they are apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice and butter.
.: How to make Brown Sugar Cinnamon baked apple: Get a clean medium-sized mixing bowl, and put the sliced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon and lemon juice into it.
Mix the ingredients properly until Incorporated. After mixing, preheat the oven to 400 degrees, and place in a 9×13 inch pan or 2 quart casserole dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the apples are tender. Don’t forget to stir once in between.
Nutritional facts.
- Calories137kcal (7%)
- Carbohydrates23g (8%)
- Protein1g (2%)
- Fat6g (9%)
- Saturated Fat4g (20%)
- Cholesterol15mg (5%)
- Sodium54mg (2%)
- Potassium113mg (3%)
- Fiber3g (12%)
- Sugar19g (21%)
- Vitamin A228IU (5%)
- Vitamin C5mg (6%)
- Calcium25mg (3%)
- Iron1mg (6%)
NOTE: I will love to share more amazing recipes with you guys in my next post.
Brown Sugar Apple, Wheat Berry, & Yogurt Parfaits Recipie
If you are searching or looking for a quick/speedy breakfast that can be made in large quantities to last the week, search for more because brown sugar, wheat berries and yogurt parfait are seriously the best. These are low in calories, healthy and very tasty! It has all that you need.
A wheat berry is a big part of this recipe and we supply these from our local farms. It’s hard to describe what wheat berries are, they are like moist and non-dried rice.
ingredients:
½ cup cooked wheat berries
1 small apple, diced
2 tablespoons walnuts
¾ cup low-fat plain yoghurt
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 tablespoon flax seeds (optional)1 tablespoon brown sugar
METHODS: To cook the dry wheat berries properly put the washed wheat berries in a clean pot, cover the wheat berries with lots of water, cover the pot for about an hour, allow it to boil very well until they soften.
You can cook it longer for a softer texture and shorter for a more crunchy texture. All the water should be gone when they’re all done cooking. Mix all ingredients together and serve.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories Per Serving: 584
% DAILY VALUE
Total Fat 11.3g 14%
Cholesterol 6.4mg 2%
Sodium 50.3mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 100.5g37%
Dietary Fiber 16.9g 60%
Sugars 28.7g60%
Protein 27.6g55%
Vitamin A 6µg1%
Vitamin C 7.1mg8%
Iron 3.7mg21%
Potassium 418.5mg9%
Phosphorus 239.9mg19%
Try this Brown Sugar Apple, Wheat Berry & Yogurt Parfaits recipe. You will love it.
