Name: Strawberry Parfait (Vegan, Gluten Free)
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped or pureed; ½ cup fresh strawberries, halved; 3/4 cup coconut yogurt; 1 medium mango, diced or pureed; 1/2 cup granola; 2 tablespoons cocoa nibs or small chocolate chunks; 1 can coconut cream, chilled; 2 tablespoons powdered sugar; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Strawberry Parfait, a refreshing dessert or delicious breakfast made of layers of fruit, granola, coconut yogurt and coconut cream. It’s vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free!

Strawberry Parfait

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What is Strawberry Parfait

As it couldn’t be otherwise, I will start this second year sharing with you this colorful and refreshing Vegan and Gluten-free Strawberry Parfait.

It’s getting hot here and I’m really craving summery desserts. And those are just perfect summer treats, they require no cooking or baking and are ready in less than 20 minutes.

Strawberry parfait, is a cold dessert made of layers of fruit, yogurt, granola, and whipped cream. It’s very versatile as you can omit or change the layers and use whatever fruit or add-ins you have on hand.

How to make Strawberry Parfait

For this parfait, I pureed the strawberries and the mango, but you can just cut the fruit and add it. I prefer fresh fruit, haven’t tried with frozen fruit. Anyway, a layer of semi-frozen fruit would be a great idea, in the pick of the summer.

Start with a layer of fresh strawberries, cut or pureed, as you wish. Both ways taste delicious and, if you’re looking for a visually attractive parfait, any of the two fruit presentations will be equally appealing. What makes it visually attractive is the color contrast between the fruit and the yogurt.
Dollop about 3 tablespoons of coconut yogurt. Almond yogurt, Cashew yogurt , Soy yogurt are some other alternatives if you’re not a fan of coconut yogurt.
Now, add a layer of crunchy granola mixed with cocoa nibs.
Then, goes the layer of mango.
And, on top of the mango, I added some more granola mixed with cocoa nibs.
Finally, top the parfait with 2-3 dollops of whipped coconut cream, and decorate with halved strawberries.
Parfait is amazing served cold specially in the summer. Let it sit in the fridge for 1-2 hours. Remove from the fridge 15 minutes before serving.

Strawberry Parfait (Vegan, Gluten Free)

Yield: 2 servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Strawberry Parfait, a refreshing dessert or delicious breakfast made of layers of fruit, granola, coconut yogurt and coconut cream. It’s vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free!

Ingredients

2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped or pureed
½ cup fresh strawberries, halved
¾ cup coconut yogurt
1 medium mango, diced or pureed
½ cup granola
2 tablespoons cocoa nibs or small chocolate chunks
1 can coconut cream, chilled
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Chill the coconut cream in the refrigerator overnight.
First, add the chopped or smashed strawberries.
Add 3 tablespoons of coconut yogurt.
Next, mix the granola and the cocoa nibs (or chocolate chunks), and add 2 tablespoons on top of the yogurt.
Then, goes the layer of mango.
On top of the mango, add another 1-2 tablespoons of the granola and chocolate mix.
Then, remove the coconut cream form the fridge, open the can and place the hardened cream in a chilled bowl. With a hand mixer, beat the coconut cream until light and fluffy. Add the sugar and beat until well combined.
Top the parfait with 2-3 dollops of the whipped coconut cream, and decorate with halved strawberries.
Parfait is amazing served cold specially in the summer. Let it sit in the fridge for 1-2 hours. Remove from the fridge 15 minutes before serving.