Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Parfait

why make this recipe

This Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Parfait is a delightful and satisfying dessert that brings together the rich flavors of chocolate and peanut butter. It’s perfect for anyone following a vegan diet or simply looking for a delicious treat that is both healthy and easy to prepare. This parfait layers creamy yogurt, crunchy granola, and indulgent homemade peanut butter cups, making it a fantastic choice for breakfast or dessert. Plus, it’s gluten-free and packed with wholesome ingredients, giving you a delicious way to indulge without the guilt.

how to make Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Parfait

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons creamy natural peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt (if peanut butter has no additives)
• 1/2 heaping cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons lite canned coconut milk
• 1/2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups old fashioned gluten-free rolled oats
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup creamy natural peanut butter
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2-3 tablespoons mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (if peanut butter has no additives)
• Dairy-free yogurt

Directions:

1. To make the homemade peanut butter cups, mix the creamy peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt in a bowl until smooth.
2. Melt the chocolate chips with the coconut milk in a double boiler or microwave.
3. Pour a tablespoon of melted chocolate into muffin liners and chill until firm.
4. Roll the peanut butter mixture into small balls and place them on top of the chilled chocolate. Cover these with the remaining melted chocolate and chill again until set.
5. For the granola, mix the oats and cocoa powder in a bowl. Combine this with the peanut butter mixture and spread it onto a baking sheet.
6. Bake at 325°F for about 25 minutes, stirring halfway through. Once cool, stir in the mini chocolate chips.
7. Finally, layer the dairy-free yogurt, granola, and peanut butter cups in glasses to create the parfaits.

how to serve Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Parfait

Serve the parfaits immediately after layering. They look beautiful in clear glasses or jars, showcasing the delicious layers of yogurt, granola, and peanut butter cups. You can also add extra chocolate chips or a drizzle of peanut butter on top for a finishing touch.

how to store Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Parfait

You can store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days. If you plan on making it ahead of time, keep the granola separate until ready to serve to maintain its crunchiness. Cover the parfaits with plastic wrap or transfer them to an airtight container.

tips to make Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Parfait

• Ensure you use a good quality creamy peanut butter for the best flavor.
• If you want to add more texture, consider adding nuts or seeds to the granola layer.
• Feel free to swap out the dairy-free yogurt for your favorite plant-based yogurt alternative.

variation

You can switch the peanut butter for almond butter or any nut butter of your choice. Additionally, you can use different flavors of dairy-free yogurt, such as vanilla or coconut, to change things up. For a fruit twist, add some fresh berries between the layers for added sweetness and nutrition.

FAQs

Can I make this parfait ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the components in advance, but it’s best to layer them just before serving to keep the granola crispy.

Is this parfait gluten-free?
Yes, if you use gluten-free oats, this parfait is completely gluten-free.

Can I use different sweeteners?
Absolutely! You can substitute the maple syrup with agave nectar or another sweetener of your choice, keeping in mind the consistency and flavor may vary slightly.

Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Parfait

This delightful Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Parfait layers creamy yogurt, crunchy granola, and indulgent homemade peanut butter cups, making it a fantastic choice for breakfast or dessert.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan

Calories: 300

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

• 3 tablespoons creamy natural peanut butter Use a good quality creamy peanut butter for best flavor.
• 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch salt If peanut butter has no additives.
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons lite canned coconut milk

Granola

• 2 cups old fashioned gluten-free rolled oats Ensure oats are gluten-free.
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup creamy natural peanut butter Use a good quality creamy peanut butter.
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2-3 tablespoons mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 teaspoon salt If peanut butter has no additives.

For Layering

• Dairy-free yogurt Feel free to swap for your favorite plant-based yogurt alternative.

Method

 

Make Peanut Butter Cups

1. Mix the creamy peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt in a bowl until smooth.
2. Melt the chocolate chips with the coconut milk in a double boiler or microwave.
3. Pour a tablespoon of melted chocolate into muffin liners and chill until firm.
4. Roll the peanut butter mixture into small balls and place them on top of the chilled chocolate.
5. Cover these with the remaining melted chocolate and chill again until set.

Prepare Granola

1. Mix the oats and cocoa powder in a bowl.
2. Combine this with the peanut butter mixture and spread it onto a baking sheet.
3. Bake at 325°F for about 25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
4. Once cool, stir in the mini chocolate chips.

Assemble Parfaits

1. Layer the dairy-free yogurt, granola, and peanut butter cups in glasses to create the parfaits.

Notes

Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days. Keep granola separate until ready to serve to maintain its crunchiness.