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Pineapple Coconut Cream Parfait

RAW vegan pineapple & coconut cream partfait

Here’s a pineapple & coconut cream parfait to help you cool off as the weather heats up! Spring is full of bright colors, blooming flowers, and fresh fruit coming back into season. So I wanted to make a refreshing treat that embodied the spring season. This parfait is easy to make and ready in minutes!

I always keep my fridge stocked with frozen fruit for smoothies, breakfast bowls, parfaits, and banana ice cream.

This time I blended frozen pineapple together with a fresh banana in my food processor. Then I layered it with a simple 3-ingredient coconut cream made from: coconut cream, maple syrup, and vanilla. 

This parfait reminds me of days spent lazying around on the beach with a coconut in one hand and fresh fruit in the other. It’s tropical, refreshing, and light not to mention incredibly healthy, raw, vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free.

I have had a major case of wanderlust lately and this treat transports me to the beach in an instant. I spent part of last year traveling abroad in Southeast Asia where eating whole, naturally grown foods was super easy. Especially on the beach in the Philippines, I would eat bowls of fresh fruit daily. So you could say my fruit obsession started then.

vegan pineapple & coconut cream parfait / the perfect, refreshing fruity treat ready in only 5 minutes!
vegan pineapple & coconut cream parfait / the perfect, refreshing fruity treat ready in only 5 minutes!
vegan pineapple & coconut cream parfait / the perfect, refreshing fruity treat ready in only 5 minutes!

I swirled layers of pineapple and banana with a slightly sweet coconut cream.

If you’ve never had coconut cream before, you can buy it on Amazon or at healthy food store. Or you can make your own by refrigerating a can of coconut milk overnight. It only takes 5 ingredients and you can whip up this pineapple coconut cream parfait in under 5 minutes. It’s great for breakfast or as a naturally sweet snack or little after-dinner treat! For more vegan dessert recipes, be sure to check out my vegan snickers bars, matcha caramel truffles, and rice krispie treat balls.

vegan pineapple & coconut cream parfait / the perfect, refreshing fruity treat ready in only 5 minutes!

Pineapple & Coconut Cream Parfait

A tropical pineapple parfait layered with coconut cream. Ready in under 5 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Vegan
Keyword: parfait, pineapple
Servings: 2
Calories: 159kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups frozen pineapple
  • 1 banana
  • 1 can unsweetened coconut cream
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Blend coconut cream, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a blender or food processor until combined.
  • Set aside.
  • Process frozen pineapple and banana in a food processor until smooth.
  • Layer pineapple mixture and coconut cream evenly in a glass or jar.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

I used Thai Kitchen canned coconut cream, but you could use any brand or try making your own coconut cream out of coconut milk.
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7 Comments

  • Reply Cathy Alonso July 29, 2016 at 5:55 pm

    Forgot, how far in advance can you make them and refrigerate?
    Thanks,
    Cathy

    • Reply laura July 31, 2016 at 11:38 am

      If you refrigerate them, they’ll probably melt so I’d recommend freezing them. If you want the layers of pineapple and coconut cream separated in the jar, I recommend eating them right away! If you do freeze them, they’ll stay good for 2-3 days probably and let them defrost for 30 minutes to an hour before eating. I’ve never tried this method, so this is just a guess but if you do try making them ahead of time please let me know how it goes. Thanks!

  • Reply Cathy Alonso July 29, 2016 at 5:54 pm

    For the pineapple & coconut parfait what size can of unsweetened cream? Also, about how many does one recipe make?

    Thanks,
    Cathy

    • Reply laura July 31, 2016 at 11:36 am

      Hi Cathy!! I used a 160mL can of unsweetened coconut cream that I found at Whole Foods. I know Trader Joe’s carries them too! One recipe will easily make 2-3 parfaits (depending on the size of your jar of course). If you have a bigger can of coconut cream, I recommend adding more maple syrup to taste! I hope you enjoy this recipe 🙂

      Best,
      Laura

  • Reply Chi Tran June 2, 2015 at 7:22 pm

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    • Reply laura June 2, 2015 at 8:18 pm

      That’s so sweet of you to say! I’m so happy you found me. That sounds like a great opportunity. I’d love to talk, please email me at laura@asunshinemission.com. I hope to hear from you soon!

      • Reply Chi Tran June 3, 2015 at 8:05 pm

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