Thursday, September 5, 2013

Vegan Raw Berry Almond Pudding And Oat Parfait

Oooh la la! Magnifique!
I discovered five recipes in the draft section and wondered why this didn't quite get finished. Perhaps it's due to shameless procrastination or that silly thought that I created something so wonderful that it must remain my own secret recipe to be buried alongside me.
But alas, it has to be shared.
This almond pudding has steps similar to making homemade almond milk, but instead of using a sieve or strainer to take away the floating almond particles, I put it all to good use, blending it until smooth and pairing it with banana and berries. There will be graininess and slight crunchy texture in each spoonful, but can you expect any less from an almond?
Layered with fiber filled oats and topped with extra fruit it is the kind of breakfast parfait filled that will positively jumpstart your morning mood for yoga, a morning jog, or even work!

Raw Berry Almond Pudding And Oat Parfait Ingredients and Preparartion

1 1/2 cup almonds, soaked 6 hours (or overnight)
1 banana, ripened
1 cup strawberries
1/2 cup raspberries
1/2 cup blueberries
juice and zest from one lime
3 teaspoon agave nectar (or 2 pitted dates)
1 teaspoon vanilla
pinch of cinnamon
1/2 cup rolled oats 

In a blender, puree almonds in some of the water (about a 1/3 cup or so).
Add banana, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, lime juice and zest, vanilla, and cinnamon.
Puree again.
Pour half into desired glass, add 1/4 cup of rolled oats, almond mixture, oats, and last bit of almond mixture!
Embellish with extra fruit.

A very perfect breakfast treat!
All fruit, almonds, & oats bliss.

11 comments:

  1. Oh, this looks to pretty to eat! But I would eat it all of course! I need to venture into using almonds instead of cashews in dishes like this.

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    1. I feel the same way! Cashews are still my main thing too, but I love experimenting with the other nuts/legumes. Sometimes, however, they don't always wind up so delicious lol.

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  2. So lovely to make your acquaintance through Vegan mofo, your raw berry almond pudding looks awesome. Such a pretty colour,

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    1. Hello! Nice to meet you too Shaheen and thank you for your comments. I haven't been through every single Vegan Mofo blog yet, but I'm very pleased by lots that I've visited thus far. :D

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  3. YUM!This looks gorgeous. I love the richness and creaminess blended nut creams bring to dishes.

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    1. Me too Emma! Whomever invented puree nut cream was a bonafide genius! Thank you so much for commenting. :D

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  4. I love how the abundance of parfait goodness is spilling out over the top of the jar. Swoon! I never make parfaits, but they are so beautiful. :) I even have a couple of nice parfait glasses from the thrift store...

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    1. LOL! Thanks Amey! I licked the side. So deliciously perfect and bursting with berry bliss. You should make a parfait! Otherwise your beautiful glasses will collect dust instead of divinely sweet potential...

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  5. I love how the abundance of parfait goodness is spilling out over the top of the jar. Swoon! I never make parfaits, but they are so beautiful. :) I even have a couple of nice parfait glasses from the thrift store...

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  6. Hi Janyce, I am attempting to visit all the vegan MoFo blogs, and I just love yours. Your parfait looks delicious and I have to say that your blog is just delightful, the more I read, the more I smile. Tracy

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    1. Thank you so much for all of your sweet kindness Tracy! You've definitely put a smile to my afternoon. :)

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