Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Parfait

Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Parfait
Ingredients
For Oat Crumble:
1 cup rolled oats
1½ tablespoons coconut oil
2 teaspoons coconut palm sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup Quinta Quinoa, rinsed

For Cinnamon Apples:
4 granny smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon coconut palm sugar
1 cup water, or more if necessary

For Yogurt:
2 cups vanilla Greek yogurt

Directions:
For the apples: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine all ingredients, mixing well. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Partially cover and cook until apples are softened and liquid is syrupy, about 10 minutes. Add more water if needed in the cooking process. Take off heat and let cool completely. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
For the Oats: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Evenly spread on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 7-10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
For Quinoa: Cook 1 cup Quinta Quinoa according to package directions. Once cooked, add 1½ teaspoons cinnamon, mix well. Set aside to cool.
Put it together:
Spoon ¼ cup yogurt in bottom of glass.
Spoon ¼ cup quinoa on top of the yogurt.
Spoon ¼ cup cinnamon apples on top of the quinoa.
Repeat the layering and top with oat crumble. Repeat with remaining glasses and enjoy!

Recipe adapted from Wendy Polisi.

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