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Almond Butter Mousse Strawberry Parfaits
Almond Butter Mousse Strawberry Parfaits. Almond or peanut butter thickened into a mousse and layered with strawberries. PB & J parfaits. Vegan, Gluten-free, Grain-free Recipe. Easily doubled or halved.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 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 smooth almond butter or use peanut butter or other nut butter
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 to 4 tbsp sugar or sweetener
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- A pinch of cinnamon
Parfait:
- sliced ripe strawberries
- 1/4 cup crushed vegan 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.
- chocolate syrup or vegan caramel for garnish optional
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: In a pan, mix 1/4 cup raw or coconut sugar,1 tbsp Maple syrup, 1/4 cup Coconut cream ( the creamy part from a can of full fat coconut milk can), and a good pinch of sea salt. Simmer over low-medium heat until boiling and then thickened slightly. a few mins. Refrigerate to thicken more before using.
- Make Almond Butter Mousse Pie: Make your favorite pie crust (graham cracker, baked or no bake date nut crust). Pour the partially cooled mousse mixture from step 2 into the crust and freeze for an hour. Slice and serve with whipped coconut cream and a generous drizzle of melted chocolate.
- Nutritional values based on one serving
Nutrition Information
Calories
418kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Sodium
311mg
(13%)
Potassium
352mg
(10%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin C
8.8mg
(10%)
Calcium
319mg
(32%)
Iron
2.9mg
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
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.