Raw Vegan Fruit Parfait

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Raw Vegan Fruit Parfait recipe from Down to Earth Organic and Natural.
Yield
2-4 Servings
Ingredients

Cashew Layer:

  • 1 cup cashews, soaked 3 hours
  • 4 strawberries
  • Pinch of salt
  • ¼ cup coconut oil
  • Juice of 1 orange
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 Tablespoons agave nectar
  • 1-5 Tablespoons water

Fruit Layer:

  • 3 bananas
  • 4 Tablespoons almond butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla* (optional)
  • 5 dates
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 Tablespoons raw cacao powder
  • 10 strawberries

*Not considered raw

Instructions
  1. Prepare Cashew Layer: Blend cashews, 4 strawberries, salt, coconut oil, orange juice, vanilla and agave nectar in a blender. Add water as needed to get a creamy consistency. Set aside.
  2. Place all Fruit Layer ingredients, except 1 banana, into a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy.
  3. Slice the 10 strawberries into bite size pieces.
  4. Cut remaining banana into slices.
  5. In a clear glass cup, place a layer of cut strawberries on bottom, spoon Cashew Layerover strawberries and then spread a layer of sliced bananas on top. Place Fruit Layer on top of bananas, add another layer of strawberries, and then add a dollop of Cashew Layer on top.
  6. Repeat process in more glass cups for additional servings.
  7. Eat immediately or chill for 1 hour. Enjoy!