Blueberries, our star Anti-oxidant fruit, is fun to cook with. And avocados... another super-anti-oxidant fruit, lends its creaminess to this parfait recipe that I adapted to be non-dairy and no-sugar (unless you choose to use honey).
Avocado-Blueberry Parfait
1 organic Lime
1 Avocado
1 c. organic Silken Tofu
3 Tbs. Honey (or 3 packets Stevia)
1 c. fresh organic Blueberries
1 tsp. Orange blossom water *
2 Tbs. Birch Xylitol
2 tsp. Water
1 Tbs. finely chopped Mint leaves + 4 sprigs for Garnish
Zest the lime. Squeeze the juice and set both aside.
Combine avocado, tofu, Stevia or honey, lime juice, and zest in the bowl of a food processor fitted with metal blade. Pulse about 10 times. Scrape down sides of the bowl , and process for about 2 minutes, until tofu is smooth. Chill while preparing the rest.
Place 1 Tbs Xylitol, 2 tsp. water and orange blossom water (or honey) in small pot over medium-low heat. Bring to a simmer. Add the blueberries. Toss to coat and remove from heat.
Add chopped mint to the avocado mixture and stir.
Divide a third of the blueberries in the bottoms of 4 parfait or dessert dishes. Dollop with half of the avocado mixture. Top with another third of the blueberries, followed by the remaining avocado mixture. Top with the remaining blueberries. Garnish with the mint sprigs.
~ In Good Health! ♥
*Orange Blossom water is the flavor that gives Middle Eastern Baklawa (not Greek Baklava which uses honey) its distinct flavor. Place a few drops in your water for a refreshing flavor.
