Vegan Lemon Blueberry Parfait

This Vegan Lemon Blueberry Parfait is the ideal guilt-free dessert or snack, with its vibrant colors, cool texture, and exquisite layering. Juicy blueberries, crunchy granola, and tart lemon cream come together to create the perfect balance of tart and sweet flavors. The best aspect? Vegan Lemon Blueberry Parfait is naturally vegan, dairy-free, and egg-free, but it’s decadent enough to take the spotlight at dinner parties, brunches, or even as a weekday treat.

NUMERICAL REVIEW

• Diet: Vegan
• Course: Snack, dessert, breakfast
• Cuisine: Fusion or American
• Cook time: Five minutes
• Prep time: 15 minutes
• Working time(total): 20 minutes
• Single portion size: One parfait cup
• Yield: 4 parfaits
• Cooking method: Stovetop, assembling
• Difficulty level: Easy

TOOLS

• A whisk
• Spatula
• A medium-sized saucepan
• Serving jars or glasses
• Measuring spoons
• Mixing bowls
• Measuring cups

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup of coconut cream
• Vanilla essence, half a tsp.
• 1/4 cup of lemon juice
• Cornstarch, two tbsp.
• 2 tablespoons of lemon zest
• Agave nectar or maple syrup, one-third cup

ASSEMBLING

• 1 tablespoon of maple syrup
• Vegan granola, two cups
• 2 cups of blueberries
• Some extra lemon zest

INGREDIENT NOTES

LEMON JUICE AND ZEST

• Bottled lemon juice will work, but its flavor diminishes. We advise you to always prefer fresh lemons, so their juice will have a bright, fresh taste.

GRANOLA

• Use vegan granola, either commercial or homemade. For nut-free diets, select seed-based granola. You may also choose gluten-free granola if you need.

COCONUT CREAM

• Adding the chilled coconut cream will add richness. You may use the vegan yogurt instead of coconut cream as a substitute.

BLUEBERRIES

• Fresh blueberries are required, or you can also use frozen ones. Just defrost and drain the canned blueberries before use. We advise you to go for the fresh ones as they will have the bright color and better texture as compared to the frozen ones.

THICKENER

• Use the cornstarch or arrowroot powder to thicken the lemon cream. Both options are naturally vegan and free from gluten.

SWEETENER

• We are using agave nectar, coconut sugar syrup, or Maple syrup as a vegan sweetener to sweeten the parfait.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Mix maple syrup, coconut cream, vanilla essence, cornstarch, lemon juice, and zest in a saucepan.
2. Keep it on a normal flame while stirring continuously till it thickens.
3. Then, turn off the flame and cool it down to room temperature.
4. If you wish, then mix the blueberries with a tablespoon of maple syrup.

ASSEMBLING

1. Now, add a full spoon of granola at the base of serving jars.
2. Then, add a layer of lemon cream over the granola.
3. Now, place the blueberries on the cream layer.
4. Repeat the layers similarly till you reach the top.
5. Top it with a sprinkle of granola, lemon zest, and blueberries.
6. Refrigerate it for half an hour, then your Vegan Lemon Blueberry Parfait is ready to serve.

TIPS

• We will need the thick cream to separate it from the liquid part and chill it overnight.
• Assemble the parfait right before serving to keep the granola crunchy.
• If you like the creamier parfait, then use less granola and more cream.

HOW TO STORE THE LEFTOVERS

CHILLING

• Refrigerate the assembled parfaits covered for two days. You can refrigerate the lemon cream in the container secured with a lid for around four days. Serve freshly assembled.

FREEZING

• Assembled parfaits will lose their texture upon defrosting. Freeze the lemon cream in a closed box for one month. Defrost it the night before assembling.

FAQs

Is this parfait good for breakfast?

• Yes, it contains all the nutrient-rich items like vegan cream, granola, and fruits. It is perfect for a healthy breakfast.

May I use any other fruit?

• Sure! You may use mango, strawberries, raspberries, etc. They will perfectly pair with lemon cream.

How to make this parfait nut-free?

• You can replace granola with its nut-free version or use the crushed gluten-free cookies.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS/SERVING

Single portion size: One parfait
Calories: ~280 kcal
Carbs(total): Forty-two grams
Fiber: 6 g
Net carbs: Thirty-six grams
Fats: 12 g
Sugar: Eighteen grams
Protein: 6 g
Sodium: 85 milligrams