Raw Berry Compote Parfaits
Recipe by Tracy Childs
While most compotes are made from cooked fruit, this one is raw. The chia seeds and dates give it an amazing, thick consistency. It is also one of the most versatile recipes! Use it as you would jelly on toast, oatmeal and pancakes, or for a fruity topping for any dessert. It’s also very tasty plain! Not too sweet or too tart! You could also add some cranberries to make an amazing cranberry sauce for holiday meals.
Ingredients
- 2-4 large dates pitted – see note
- 2-3 cups frozen mixed berries mostly or completely thawed
- 1-4 tablespoon ground chia seeds – see note
Instructions
- In a food processor, chop the dates. Combine all of the rest of the ingredients and process until berries and dates are chopped to a fairly smooth consistency. Add additional ground chia as needed to achieve a jam-like consistency (it thickens more over time).
- Use immediately, or pour into a container and chill at least four hours or overnight, until thickened.
- Serve with sweets for dessert, in parfaits, on top of vegan ice cream or with hot cereal or toast and nut butter for breakfast.
Notes
CHEF’S NOTES:
Fresh berries may be used.
Add additional chia seeds if a thicker consistency is desired
Add the greater number dates for a sweeter compote.
We made parfaits on the show using Kite Hill Almond Yogurt, Tracy’s Real Foods Coconut Cacao Crunch and banana slices.
Fresh berries may be used.
Add additional chia seeds if a thicker consistency is desired
Add the greater number dates for a sweeter compote.
We made parfaits on the show using Kite Hill Almond Yogurt, Tracy’s Real Foods Coconut Cacao Crunch and banana slices.
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