Blueberry Cottage Cheese Parfait
Add this protein and fiber-rich Blueberry Cottage Cheese Parfait to your morning routine for a healthier start to the day!
Happy New Year, Nutrition Adventurers! How is 2017 treating you so far? It’s been a busy start to the new year over here, and I’m excited that my first blog post for the year is centered around my favorite meal of the day….breakfast!
If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, or if you personally know me, then you’re already aware of how adamant I am about starting the day with a good breakfast. My passion for breakfast runs deep. My family and I actually were actually discussing this very topic while I was home for the holidays. If I cross paths with a non-breakfast eater, I’ll do my best to convince them that breakfast is not a meal to be skipped.
3 Reasons You Shouldn’t Skip Breakfast
- Better ability to focus at work or school –> after fasting for 6+ hours while sleeping, our bodies and brains are in need of glucose upon wakening for basic functioning, like learning and retaining information, and visual and spacial understanding.
- Breakfast is important for weight loss/weight maintenance –> several research studies support this claim & participants in the National Weight Control Registry who have maintained a 30 lb. weight loss for a year or longer report eating breakfast daily.
- Eating breakfast daily may lead to other healthier lifestyle choices –> a study of 4,200 adults found that consistent breakfast eaters are more likely to exercise regularly.
So, who’s ready for breakfast after reading that?!
Today, I have a simple recipe made with Post® Shredded Wheat that is perfect for busy mornings when you’re rushing out the door. Watch just how easy it is to assemble this parfait for breakfast on-the-go!
Post® Shredded Wheat is high in fiber, which will help keep you feeling full until lunch rolls around. A one-cup serving of Post® Shredded Wheat provides 24% of the daily value of dietary fiber, 6 grams of protein, and only has 170 calories.
Post® Shredded Wheat is the perfect addition to breakfast parfaits because it provides a nice crunch in between the layers of cottage cheese or yogurt, and fruit. Plus, we all can benefit from more fiber in our diets as most Americans are not meeting the recommendations for daily fiber intake—25 grams for women and 38 grams for men.
For a healthier morning routine, be sure to include a balanced breakfast like this Blueberry Cottage Cheese Parfait made with Post® Shredded Wheat.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup frozen blueberries thawed
- 1/2 cup Post Shredded Wheat
- 2 tablespoons shredded coconut flakes
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds
Instructions
- 1. In a small bowl, mix together cottage cheese and cinnamon.
- 2. In a mason jar or glass, spoon 1/3 cup of the cottage cheese into the bottom. Top with 1/4 cup blueberries followed by 1/4 cup Shredded Wheat, 1 tablespoon of shredded coconut, and 1 teaspoon of chia seeds. Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients. Enjoy!
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I never think of using cottage cheese in a parfait and that’s got to change. That Post Shredded Wheat red box reminds me of my childhood – didn’t like them as a kid but now am a shredded wheat lover!
Sometimes it’s good to change it up! I never tried them as a kid but definitely enjoy them now.
Love switching it up from yogurt to cottage cheese to prevent boredom! And that shredded wheat looks delish! 🙂
Thanks Chelsey! Yes, switching to cottage cheese was a nice change. I realized I should buy it more often!
This looks really good but could I use yogurt instead of cottage cheese. I don’t like fruit with my cottage cheese
Deana,
Certainly! I would suggest a plain Greek yogurt for the additional protein and to keep the added sugars to a minimum. Enjoy!