Breakfast Parfait

Rating: 4.53 stars
15 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 10
  • 4 star values: 4
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 0

A little low fat dairy and some vitamin-rich fruit and you've just started your day right, nutritionally speaking.

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Recipe Summary

total:
10 mins
Servings:
1
Nutrition Profile:
Low-Calorie
Vegetarian
High Calcium
Bone Health
Healthy Aging
Healthy Pregnancy
Low Added Sugars
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

Directions

  • Place cottage cheese (or yogurt) in a small bowl. Top with fruit and sprinkle with wheat germ.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 parfait
Per Serving:
247 calories; protein 20.3g; carbohydrates 39.5g; dietary fiber 3.1g; sugars 33.7g; fat 3g; saturated fat 1.6g; cholesterol 15mg; vitamin a iu 395.4IU; vitamin c 17.3mg; folate 25.6mcg; calcium 331.1mg; iron 0.9mg; magnesium 42.2mg; potassium 479mg; sodium 632mg; thiamin 0.3mg.
Exchanges:

2 fruit, 3 lean meat
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Reviews (15)

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15 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 10
  • 4 star values: 4
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 1
  • 1 star values: 0
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EatingWell User
Rating: 5 stars
10/30/2011
Awsome power packed breakfast treat!! You can change the topping to include your favorite nuts. This is light enough to use as an afternoon snack. Read More
EatingWell User
Rating: 5 stars
10/29/2011
I use a lot this as an evening snack. I use less cottage cheese to stay under 150cals. It is a great tasty treat. Read More
EatingWell User
Rating: 5 stars
10/30/2011
I always heard that you don't mix whole grain with citrus or dairy and citrus. What do you think? Read More
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EatingWell User
Rating: 5 stars
10/30/2011
It's amazingly delicious and it is superb for when you are on the run! I liked to use peaches which go beautifully with fruity yoghurt! Read More
EatingWell User
Rating: 5 stars
10/30/2011
I love this recipe. Read More
EatingWell User
Rating: 5 stars
10/30/2011
I keep wheat germ in my freezer and use it regularly but have never toasted it. Is that another step? Read More
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EatingWell User
Rating: 4 stars
03/26/2013
Love this! I feel like this is totally something I would make and recommend to clients. Pros: Super simple Read More
ctveggiegirl98@yahoo.com
Rating: 4 stars
10/29/2011
Simple and Tasty I used pineapple instead of papaya and cinnamon since I was out of wheat germ and it was delicious. Pros: Tasty easy Read More
melcantspell@googlemail.com
Rating: 5 stars
10/30/2011
It's no problem you can mix dairy and citrus if you it eat right after preparation. I've done that many times. If you let it sit for some time after mixing the two together the citrus will turn the dairy sour/bitter. Read More
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