Vegan Strawberry Parfait is a wholesome and tempting dessert recipe. This multi-layered dessert is made with fresh strawberries, granola, and dairy-free yogurt. The vegan yogurt adds protein and creaminess while the fresh strawberries offer a taste and antioxidants. The granola gives the dish a delightful crunch and texture. It is a great method to satisfy your sweet cravings without sacrificing the health and balance of your diet. The Vegan Strawberry Parfait is simple to create and can be altered with a variety of flavors and toppings.
Let’s prepare the parfait with the items and directions (discussed below).
STATS
- Course: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Vegan
- Total Time: Ten minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Preparation Time: Ten minutes
EQUIPMENT
- Round-sized dish
- One spoon
- One knife
- Two to three serving glasses
INGREDIENTS
- 320 grams of dairy-free yogurt, approx. 1 to 1/3 cup
- Fresh strawberries 1 & 1/2 cups
- Half a cup of granola
- One-fourth cup of sugar-free strawberry compote
- Powdered erythritol 3 tbsp
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR ALTERNATIVES
Dairy-free yogurt:
- We will use non-dairy plant-based yogurt to prepare an appealing parfait. Cashew yogurt, almond yogurt, coconut yogurt, and oat yogurt are popular vegan yogurt alternatives.
Granola:
- Add vegan-friendly granola for a crunchy texture. Alternatively, you can utilize toasted nuts (walnuts, pecans, & almonds), seeds ( chia & pumpkin), puffed rice cereal, or coconut flakes.
Strawberry compote:
- I used store-bought compote for this parfait. Replace it with vegan strawberry jam. You can also prepare the strawberry compote at home.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add powdered erythritol and dairy-free yogurt to a round dish.
- With a spoon, whisk both items until erythritol is dissolved into the yogurt.
- Then, cut the strawberries into slices with a knife.
- We will discard the head (green) of the strawberries.
- After that, take two to three serving glasses.
- Then, add granola to the glass. Next, add sliced strawberries over the granola.
- After that, add dairy-free yogurt and the erythritol mixture to the glass.
- Next, add sugar-free strawberry compote over the yogurt.
- Now, we will follow the exact procedure to make more parfait layers.
- The tasty and appealing Strawberry Parfait is ready.
- Decorate the parfait glasses with sliced strawberries and enjoy.
UNIQUE TOPPING IDEAS
- Decorate the parfait glasses with freeze-dried raspberries and strawberries.
- Top it with mint leaves (fresh) for a refreshing touch.
- Sprinkle powdered cardamom or cinnamon over the parfait.
- Incorporate a full spoonful of vegan-friendly coconut light whipped cream.
- Add crushed vegan cookies or nuts over the parfait.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
- Enjoy the Strawberry Parfait with vegan tea sandwiches.
- Vegan rainbow veggie sticks, hummus, and spring rolls pair well with this dessert.
- Serve the parfait with vegan pancakes, fresh fruit salad, or roasted chickpeas.
- Vegan energy balls also accompany this dessert dish.
- Pair it with vegan quiche filled with tofu and vegetables.
TIPS
- Choose sweet, ripe, and good-quality strawberries.
- Try this parfait dish with different sweeteners such as stevia.
- Infuse a variety of flavors such as citrus zest, vanilla extract, and a pinch of spice into the pudding.
- Use unsweetened yogurt to maintain the sugar level.
- Select a granola that’s low in sugar and made with wholesome vegan ingredients.
- Arrange the items in layers to make a visually pleasing parfait.
- Use different colorful items to make it more beautiful.
STORAGE INFORMATION
Fridge:
- It is advisable to eat the parfait within a few hours in order to preserve the crunchy layer’s texture. But you can store the parfait components separately in different jars and refrigerate them for two to three days.
Freezer:
- We can’t freeze the parfait due to the usage of yogurts and other fresh items.
FAQs
Can we add different fruits to the parfait?
- Yes, strawberries go nicely with berries such as blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries. You can also include sliced kiwi, peaches, or bananas.
How can I make a strawberry parfait with less sugar?
- Use minimum or sugar-free sweeteners, rely on the strawberries’ inherent sweetness, and use unsweetened vegan yogurt.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING
Per Serving size 1 parfait jar
Total quantity 3
Total Calories 220 kcal
Carbohydrates 18 g
Protein 5 g
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Sugar 12 g
Total Fat 9 g
