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Home » Gluten Free Breakfast Parfait (and 5 great ways to start your day!)

Gluten Free Breakfast Parfait (and 5 great ways to start your day!)

By Sarah Jane 12 Comments

Looking for a fun new breakfast recipe that’s easy to make? Make up a Gluten Free Breakfast Parfait! This post was originally featured as my guest post over at Monday Lunch Trio

Gluten Free Breakfast Parfait Recipe (and 5 ways to start your morning off right!) - @TheFitCookie

I’m all about healthy, delicious and EASY food! Easy and affordable is important to me: if healthy food isn’t simple to prepare and budget-friendly, than most people won’t bother to prepare a healthy meal after a long day.  But a healthy day begins with a healthy morning right from the get-go! Here are my tips for starting your day off on the right foot:

1. Drink some water as soon as you wake

Fill your body with fresh water as soon as you wake up. Dehydration can lead to fatigue, so staying hydrated goes a long way to keeping you energized during the day. Adding lemon is also encouraged!Gluten Free Breakfast Parfait Recipe (and 5 ways to start your morning off right!) - @TheFitCookie

2. Get plenty of protein and fiber at breakfast

A doughnut and coffee just won’t cut it! Your biggest meals should be breakfast and lunch to fuel your busy days, and getting plenty of protein and fiber at these meals will ensure that your blood sugar will remain steady until your next meal.  Steady blood sugar = better energy for the day!

3. If you drink coffee, enjoy it with food

Caffeine on an empty stomach hits your system much faster, but it will also leave your system faster resulting in a crash later on. Slow down the absorption of the caffeine by drinking it with your breakfast and your caffeine high/low won’t be as extreme. 

4. Look at some light 

Looking at a computer screen at night can disrupt your sleep, but doing the same thing in the morning can actually help you wake up. Whether it’s opening a window, checking some email, or turning all the lights on, getting plenty of light as soon as you wake will tell your brain it’s time to move!

5. Move your body

Don’t hit snooze – instead, get up and go for a walk, do some yoga, stretch, or get busy around the house. Moving your body early sets the tone for an active day!

This Gluten Free Breakfast Parfait is a fun, quick, and healthy day-starter, depending on the ingredients you choose. Plain Greek yogurt is a perfect choice since it is higher in protein and has no added sugars. If you feel that it needs a bit of sweetness, mix in a few drops of vanilla crème Stevia, one of my favorite things to keep in my kitchen!  

The best choice for this recipe is Greek yogurt since it has plenty of protein, but if you are like me and can’t have dairy, try using coconut milk Greek yogurt and stir in some of your favorite protein powder. For the granola, try to find one that is high in fiber and isn’t loaded with too much fat and sugar. Or you can make your own granola!

 Gluten Free Breakfast Parfait Recipe (and 5 ways to start your morning off right!) - @TheFitCookie

 

Gluten Free Breakfast Parfait Recipe (and 5 ways to start your morning off right!) - @TheFitCookie

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Gluten Free Breakfast Parfait
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 
Gluten free, no-bake; Free of: soy, dairy, eggs
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 174 kcal
Author: Sarah Parker @TheFitCookie
Ingredients
  • 1-1/2 cup blueberries
  • 1/3 cup gluten-free granola
  • 2 containers (6 oz each) plain coconut Greek yogurt
  • 2 Tablespoons chia seeds
  • Vanilla Crème Stevia drops optional
Instructions
  1. For each parfait: place ¼ cup blueberries on the bottom of a glass.
  2. Layer 1/3 of the yogurt cup next, then 1 Tablespoon granola and 1 teaspoon, then more yogurt, blueberries, etc. Repeat layers until all the ingredients are used.
  3. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for later!
Nutrition Facts
Gluten Free Breakfast Parfait
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g 11%
Sodium 9mg 0%
Potassium 156mg 4%
Total Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Dietary Fiber 6g 24%
Sugars 7g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 4.3%
Calcium 9.3%
Iron 10.6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Filed Under: Breakfast, Gluten Free, Guest Posts, Recipes Tagged With: breakfast, gluten free, guest post, healthy, recipe

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Comments

  1. Nikolay @ OrganicPowerFoods.com says

    July 16, 2014 at 11:14 am

    These pics look great Sarah 🙂 It’s a wholesome and tasty breakfast that’s easy to make! Btw, I also added some aronia, since it fits with the blueberries due to their similarities 🙂

    Reply
  2. Elle says

    June 20, 2014 at 9:16 am

    I do make something very similar too and love it. Your pics are beautiful.

    Reply
    • Sarah Jane says

      June 21, 2014 at 9:21 pm

      Thanks so much Elle! I’m hoping to learn some more about food photography, especially props. I keep running out of ideas!

      Reply
  3. Kris says

    June 19, 2014 at 8:34 pm

    Love this! I sometimes skip breakfast. This would be great to make.

    Reply
    • Sarah Jane says

      June 19, 2014 at 10:32 pm

      This would be great! You could make this the night before if you are really busy in the mornings – it’s perfect!

      Reply
  4. Audrey @ In Shape Cupcake says

    June 19, 2014 at 9:45 am

    Oooh, I want to make this! So easy and healthy 😀

    Reply
    • Sarah Jane says

      June 19, 2014 at 10:48 pm

      Easy (and healthy) food is the best!

      Reply
  5. sandra says

    June 19, 2014 at 9:23 am

    this looks really nice – I drink a smoothie each morning that is almost this – just blended (save the granola!)

    Reply
    • Sarah Jane says

      June 19, 2014 at 10:43 pm

      Mmm, that would taste good in a smoothie! Or a smoothie bowl with granola sprinkled on top 🙂

      Reply
  6. Farrah says

    June 19, 2014 at 8:40 am

    I love this! 😀 Will likely be making it for breakfast tomorrow since I have a plethora of all the ingredients mentioned!

    Reply
    • Sarah Jane says

      June 19, 2014 at 10:48 pm

      Let me know what you think! 🙂

      Reply

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