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Roasted Strawberry Parfaits with Coconut Cream and Macadamia Nuts (dairy-free)

Dairy-free, gluten-free twist on strawberry shortcake ... without the cake!
Author: Shelby Kinnaird (Diabetic Foodie)
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 3

Ingredients 

STRAWBERRIES

  • 1 pound strawberries, hulled and quartered lengthwise
  • 1 tablespoon strawberry balsamic vinegar or plain balsamic vinegar

COCONUT CREAM

  • 1 (13 1/2 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup or honey

  • 1 tablespoon crushed macadamia nuts

Instructions

PREP THE STRAWBERRIES

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place strawberries in a large bowl. Add balsamic vinegar and mix well.
  • Spread strawberries in a single layer on prepared pan. Roast for 40 to 45 minutes, rotating the pan and loosening the strawberries after 25 minutes. Set aside to cool.

PREP THE COCONUT CREAM

  • Place coconut milk in the refrigerator to chill overnight.
  • About an hour before you're ready to whip the cream, place your mixing bowl and beaters (or whisk) in the refrigerator.
  • Remove chilled can and turn it upside down. Open can and pour off liquid (see note below). Save the liquid for another use (e.g. smoothies).
  • Spoon the coconut cream solids into your chilled mixing bowl. Whip until fluffy.
  • Add vanilla and maple syrup and whip again.

PUT IT TOGETHER

  • Layer cooled strawberries, coconut cream, and macadamia nuts in glasses or small bowls.

Notes

The coconut cream technique pretty much belongs to Oh She Glows. If you don't see liquid on top when you open the can of chilled coconut milk, use a spoon to poke through just along the edge of the can. Then you should be able to pour off the liquid. Oh She Glows also says to look for coconut milk that does not contain guar gum, but I couldn't find any. My cream may not look as fluffy as hers, but it still tasted good.
This may seem like a lot of fat, but research is starting to show that people with diabetes may benefit from eating more "good" fat (such as the fat from coconuts and macadamia nuts). Read Dr. Mark Hyman's new book, Eat Fat, Get Thin, to learn more.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Roasted Strawberry Parfaits with Coconut Cream and Macadamia Nuts (dairy-free)
Serving Size
 
0 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
256
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
 
14
g
70
%
Trans Fat
 
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
42
mg
2
%
Potassium
 
318
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
24
g
8
%
Fiber
 
4
g
16
%
Sugar
 
15
g
17
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
0
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
160.1
mg
194
%
Calcium
 
30
mg
3
%
Iron
 
0.9
mg
5
%
Net carbs
 
20
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.