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Parfaits are delicious. In the United States, parfait can mean one of two things. The first is the traditional French dessert that is a frozen dessert made from sugar syrup, egg, cream, and liqueur. It’s like a boozy, high-end ice cream. The second version of parfait is the American version, made by layering ice cream, yogurt, or gelatin with fresh fruit and granola in a tall ice cream sundae glass.
The best part about an American parfait is the different textures you get in every bite, thanks to the layers. If you’re trying to eat more plant-based foods, don’t worry! You don’t have to miss out on parfaits because not only can we find dairy-free yogurt and ice cream in grocery stores, but we can also make our own dairy-free yogurt and ice cream!
Here are 5 chocolatey parfaits that are delicious, easy to make, and dairy-free:
1. Chocolate Brownie and Peanut Butter Parfait
This Chocolate Brownie and Peanut Butter Parfait is absolutely delicious. It’s composed by a simple raw vegan peanut butter chocolate mousse, totally creamy, a raw and vegan brownie and it’s topped up with some coconut whipped cream. Its flavors are transcendent and tt’s super-mega simple to make. The mousse only requires 4 ingredients and the coconut whipped cream needs only one. And it’s no-bake!
2. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Parfait
We’re always up for having dessert for breakfast and this Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Parfait is a guilt-free way to indulge in something sweet in the morning. It’s full of nutritious ingredients like chia seeds in place of cream and a no-bake cookie dough made from almond flour, quinoa flakes, almond butter, coconut oil, and a hint of maple syrup. The cookie dough bites are layered between two layers of a yogurt-chia mixture. Basically, each bite of this decadent breakfast is good for you! Which means no sugar crashes, no guilt, and no reaching for that unhealthy snack when you get to work.
3. Banana Split Cheesecake Parfait
Do you love banana splits, cheesecake, and parfait and have you ever had trouble deciding between the three? Even if you haven’t, this Banana Split Cheesecake Parfait needs to be on your must-make list. This dessert is creamy, crunchy, sweet and refreshing all at the same time! If you’re a chocolate-lover, be sure to pile on the cacao nibs and then dig in!
4. Hazelnut Chocolate Parfait
This super-yummy Hazelnut Chocolate Parfait takes only five ingredients to make. How about that? It’s also free of processed sugar, so not only is buying the ingredients not going to break the bank, but it’s also a relatively healthier treat! It’s made by layering a luscious hazelnut cream with chocolate cream, with a sprinkling of hazelnuts and chopped almonds on top for crunch!
5. Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cream Parfait
This dessert looks incredibly rich, decadent, and delicious (which it is!), but don’t let that deter you if you’re trying to stick to healthier treats. Free of refined sugar or any mysterious additives like so many other desserts out there, this Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cream Parfait will satisfy your sweet tooth while treating your body a bit better in the process.
These parfaits are all so easy to make, you may as well try them all!
Learn How to Cook Plant-Based Meals at Home
Reducing your meat intake and incorporating more plant-based foods into your diet is known to Support various health benefits, including reducing chronic inflammation, improving heart health, enhancing mental well-being, achieving fitness goals, meeting nutritional needs, managing allergies, and promoting gut health, among others. Dairy consumption also has been linked to many health problems, including acne, hormonal imbalance, cancer, prostate cancer, and has many side effects.
For those of you interested in eating more plant-based, we highly recommend grabbing our favorite plant-based cookbooks and downloading the Food Monster App — with over 20,000 delicious recipes, it is the largest plant-based recipe resource to help reduce your environmental footprint, save animals, and get healthy! And, while you are at it, we encourage you to also learn about the environmental and health benefits of a plant-based diet.
Here are some great resources to get you started:
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