If you want Snickers bar flavors but prefer a plant-based, dairy-free dessert, this vegan Snickers Peanut Buster Parfait is the answer! This dessert, layered with rich chocolate sauce, crunchy peanuts, gooey date caramel, and creamy vegan ice cream, is decadent in every bite. It’s simple enough to make for a weeknight treat, but rich enough to serve at a dinner party. The best part is that the vegan Snickers Peanut Buster Parfait is guilt-free while still feeling extremely decadent because it contains no dairy or refined sugars.
NUMERICAL FACTS
- Cuisine: American-inspired
- Diet: Vegan, free from dairy and refined sugar
- Course: Dessert
- Cook time: 05 minutes
- Prep done in fifteen minutes
- The entire time will be 20 minutes
- Size/portion: 1 parfait glass
- There are four servings all over
- Cooking Technique: Stovetop + no-bake assembly
- Difficulty: Easy
TOOLS
- Mixing bowls
- Spoon for layering
- Measuring cups
- Small saucepan
- Food processor or high-speed blender
- Tall jars or parfait glasses
- Measuring spoons
- Whisk
INGREDIENTS
DATE CARAMEL
- Vanilla essence, one tsp.
- 1 cup of dates
- A pinch of sea salt
- 1/4 cup of almond or oat milk
CHOCOLATE SAUCE
- Coconut cream, two tbsps.
- 1/2 cup of chocolate chips(milk-free)
LAYERING ITEMS
- 1 banana
- Ice cream, two cups
- 1/2 cup of peanuts
INGREDIENT NOTES
PEANUTS
- You will require the unsalted and roasted peanuts for layering the parfait. These peanuts are rich in heart-healthy fats and will provide the best crunch ever.
DATES
- You need to remove seeds from the dates and soak them in hot water for ten minutes. You may use any of the regularly available dates, but we recommend you go for the Medjool dates for this recipe. These dates provide a creamy and caramel-like flavor with natural sweetness.
BANANA
- Using thinly-sliced bananas will be best for creaminess in parfait layers. You can skip it if you want to.
MILK
- We are using the almond milk here. You may use any plant-based milk, like cashew, coconut, soy, oat, etc., to adjust the consistency of the caramel sauce.
ICE CREAM
- Choose milk-free vanilla-flavored ice cream of any trusted brand for layering. You may go for frozen banana nice cream to lower the calories.
COCONUT CREAM
- It is the thick part of chilled coconut milk that makes your chocolate sauce creamy and velvety. You may use oat or soy cream if preferred.
INSTRUCTIONS
- First of all, drain the soaked dates.
- Add vanilla essence, drained dates, salt, and almond milk to a high-speed blender.
- Beat until you get a thick and silky paste.
- Add some vegan milk if you find it too thick.
- Your date caramel is ready.
- Now, move towards making the chocolate sauce.
- Keep a saucepan with dark vegan chocolate chips with coconut cream on the normal flame.
- Keep mixing till you get a smooth and shining chocolate sauce.
LAYERING
- Make the bottom layer of the parfait with date caramel.
- Over it dollop the vegan vanilla ice cream as a second layer.
- Then make a layer with peanuts and banana slices.
- Drizzle the chocolate sauce over them.
- Repeat the layer in the same above-mentioned sequence till the top of the parfait glass
- Finish it with some extra peanuts, a drizzle of chocolate sauce, or date caramel.
- Enjoy this Snicker Peanut Buster Parfait with a long spoon immediately!
TIPS
- You can prepare the chocolate sauce earlier and warm it up again before assembling.
- Choose the clear parfait glasses for a beautiful layered presentation.
- Chill peanuts in the freezer before layering for extra crunch.
DIRECTIONS FOR STORING THE LEFTOVERS
FRIDGE
- We recommend that you always assemble the parfaits right before serving, as they are best enjoyed fresh. You can cover the glasses using plastic wrap and chill them in the refrigerator for twenty-four hours.
FREEZER
- We never recommend freezing the assembled parfaits as they lose the layering and texture. Freeze the date caramel and chocolate sauce individually in locked containers for around two months. Defrost and layer them up freshly with other items to have a quick and freshly assembled parfait.
FAQs
What is the best vegan ice cream for this parfait?
- Coconut-based icecreams are rich, while cashew-based ones are creamy. Choose which suits you the most.
Can I make this parfait without nuts?
- Yes, replace the peanuts with pumpkin or sunflower seeds for the crunch.
Is it possible to make the caramel without dates?
- Yes, blending the maple syrup with plant milk and almond butter will give you a quick alternative to date caramel.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS/SERVING
Size/serve: One parfait glass
The quantity of calories: ~340 kcal
Carbs(total): Forty-seven grams
Fiber content: 5 g
Net carbs: Forty-two grams
Fat content: 15 g
Sugar: Twenty-nine grams
Proteins: 6 g
Sodium: 120 milligrams
