Acorn Squash Yogurt Breakfast Parfait

Roasted acorn squash yogurt parfait is a vegan, protein-packed breakfast bowl that is a perfect start to a fall or winter morning. 

Recently, I’ve been craving all the warm, cozy breakfasts to start my day and saving cold smoothies for my afternoon snack or meals on the go. Acorn squash is the perfect breakfast bowl for when a smoothie or traditional yogurt bowl seems too cold. The naturally sweet winter squash will satisfy cravings and is rich in vitamins and minerals to help support your immune system.

Acorn Squash breakfast bowls can be vegan, gluten-free, and easily customizable as topping combinations are limitless. These bowls are healthy, satisfying, and will keep you feeling full with protein, complex carbs, fiber, and healthy fats. Plus, you get bonus points for having a veggie for breakfast!

• Nice and warm for those chilly mornings
• Full of protein, complex carbs, fiber, and healthy fats
• Satisfies that sweet tooth without breaking the scale
• Endless topping combinations keep things interesting
• Can be vegan or gluten-free

• Acorn Squash: high fiber and excellent source of vitamins, supports a healthy immune system, and improves skin
• Protein: source of protein and provides satiety
• Yogurt: good for gut and heart health 
• Cinnamon: lowers blood sugar and contains antioxidants

• You can top your acorn squash breakfast bowls with your choice of toppings. Some ideas include: blueberries, apple slices, granola, coconut flakes, nut butter, cacao nibs, nuts or seeds, or a drizzle of maple syrup.

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Acorn Squash Yogurt Breakfast Parfait

Roasted acorn squash yogurt parfait is a vegan, protein-packed breakfast bowl that is a perfect start to a fall or winter morning. 

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Course Breakfast, Snack

Ingredients

  

• 1/2 acorn squash roasted
• 1/2 scoop vanilla protein
• 1 scoop collagen peptides or use a whole scoop of vanilla protein instead
• 1/2 cup yogurt dairy-free or Greek yogurt works well
• cinnamon
• your choice of toppings

Instructions

 

Acorn Squash Yogurt Breakfast Parfait

• You can either roast acorn squash the morning of (directions below) or re-heat pre-roasted squash.
• In a small bowl, mix yogurt of choice (both dairy-free or Greek yogurt work great here) with protein.
• Add yogurt to squash bowl and sprinkle with cinnamon and toppings of choice.

How to Roast Acorn Squash

• Preheat oven to 425°.
• Cut acorn squash in half.
• Scoop out the seeds with a spoon.
• Place squash face down on a lined baking sheet.
• Bake for 30-40 minutes until squash is golden and flesh is soft.

Notes

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Keyword acorn squash, autumn, breakfast, cinnamon, parfait, protein, winter, yogurt

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