5 from 12 votes
Almond Butter Mousse Strawberry Parfaits
Almond Butter Mousse Strawberry Parfaits layer a creamy almond butter mousse made from nut butter, non-dairy milk, and sweetener with fresh sliced strawberries and a crumbly base of graham crackers or vegan biscuits. Optional chocolate or vegan caramel syrup adds extra richness.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
418 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Vegan, gluten-free
Ingredients
Almond Butter Mousse
- 2 cups non-dairy milk such as almond milk, soy milk or coconut milk
- 2/3 cup almond butter or use peanut butter or other nut butter, smooth
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 to 4 tbsp sugar or sweetener
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- cinnamon a pinch
Parfait:
- strawberries sliced, ripe
- 1/4 cup graham crackers other vegan biscuits or cookies, or use coarsely ground oats mixed with 1.5 tbsp coconut sugar and 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, crushed, vegan
- chocolate syrup optional, or vegan caramel, for garnish
Instructions
- Blend the ingredients under almond butter mousse until well blended. Pour into a saucepan over medium heat.
- Bring to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to avoid burning or sticking at the bottom. 8 to 10 mins. Carefully taste and adjust sweet. Simmer for another minute and take off heat. Let it cool to room temperature. The mixture will thicken as it cools.
- Make the parfaits: add a sprinkle of crushed crackers or cookies. then a layer of strawberries, then a helping of the almond butter mousse. Repeat depending on the size of the parfait. See notes to make a pie
- Drizzle melted chocolate or vegan caramel on top. Variations: Layer with chocolate ganache and raspberry compote
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Notes
- Vegan caramel can be made by simmering coconut sugar, maple syrup, coconut cream, and sea salt until thickened, then refrigerated to thicken further.
- Use the mousse as a pie filling: pour cooled mousse into prepared crust and freeze about 1 hour before slicing and serving with whipped coconut cream and melted chocolate.
- Nutrition varies by ingredients and serving size and should be considered an estimate.
Nutrition Information
Calories
418kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Sodium
311mg
(13%)
Potassium
352mg
(7%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin C
8.8mg
(10%)
Calcium
319mg
(32%)
Iron
2.9mg
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 418
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 418kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 311mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 352mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 8.8mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 319mg | 32% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.