festive vegan yogurt parfaits with no added sugar berry jam
Mmm, mmm, mmm. Aren’t these pretty? I love the colors in these vegan yogurt parfaits and the combination is so festive!
While yogurt parfaits usually are associated with breakfast, I prefer them as a snack or dessert…I have a hard time parting with my go-to oatmeal bowl each morning. LOL Plus these are so pretty, I think they can hold their own on the dessert table and offer a refreshing alternative to heavier desserts.
To make them, grab your favorite non-dairy, no added sugar yogurt (I used a cashew-based one here), whip up a batch of granola (I recommend this one to keep it free of added sugars) and berry chia jam (recipe below) and top with a few pomegranate seeds.
Instead of layering the parfaits with two repeated layers of yogurt, granola, jam, I decided to layer everything on top of the yogurt which I think saves time and keeps things simple. I would definitely recommend this approach with shorter glasses like the ones I used here.
If you’re making the vegan yogurt parfaits for a crowd, use the shortest mason jam jars you can find. I love doing this for parties and have used it for my chocolate pudding mousse and apple crisp. It makes it easy for guests to pick up and the portion size is just about right for one person.
A simple five-ingredient recipe that gives #allthejam without all the sugar.
- 1.5 cups frozen mixed berries
- 1.2 T chia seeds
- 1.5 scoops 100% pure stevia powder
- 4 tsp freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tsp tapioca powder or organic corn starch
Add all ingredients to a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until the jam thickens, using a potato masher to break down the berries. Cool and store in an air tight jar in the fridge for up to one week.
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Pure stevia: It’s critical to use 100% pure stevia with no additives or fillers (see this post). I get mine at Trader Joe’s, but try the NOW BetterStevia™ Organic Zero Calorie Powdered Sweetener — 1 oz brand here. Even though it appears pricey, a little goes a looong way, and my container lasted me for several years! This link will save you $5 on your order…comment or message me if you want to know which products I stock up on to get the free shipping
