Pistachio Pudding Parfait

A delicious plant-based treat for any occasion. Easy to make with just a few wholesome ingredients. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS

For pudding

• 1/3 cup pistachio or pumpkin seed butter
• 1 ripe banana
• 1/3 cup cream cheese (vegan or regular) or coconut/cashew yogurt
• 1/4 cup full- fat coconut milk
• 1-2 tbsp. maple syrup, honey or other liquid sweetener of choice

For coconut whipped cream

• ¾ can full-fat coconut milk
• ¼ cup organic powdered sugar ( you can use less or more depending on the level o sweetness you like)
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract

For bottom layer & topping

• Granola of choice or chopped nuts/seeds

For pistachio butter

• 2 cups pistachio nuts (260g)

INSTRUCTIONS

• Start by making pistachio butter
• Place pistachios and salt in the NutraMilk container
• Press Butter cycle, set for 5-6 minutes
• Press Start
• Open the container if necessary, set for an additional 1-2 minutes for a creamier butter
• Leave 1/3 cup pistachio butter in the NutraMilk for recipe and store the rest for later use.

• For pistachio pudding: Add the rest of the ingredients along with the pistachio butter to the NutraMilk and process until smooth.

• For coconut whipped cream: refrigerate coconut milk overnight so layers of cream and water separate.
• Open the cans of chilled coconut milk and scoop out the coconut cream without the watery layer.
• Beat coconut cream with electric mixer for a few minutes. Add powdered sugar and continue to whipping till you reach consistency you desire.
• Assemble pudding parfaits: add a small handful of chopped nuts/granola, then a layer of pistachio pudding, followed by a layer of coconut whipped cream and top with chopped nuts/seeds or any other toppings you like. Enjoy!

Prepared and photographed by NutraMilk nutritionist, Florencia Tagliavini.