Blackberry Parfait

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This blackberry parfait recipe is a delightful raw vegan breakfast made with fresh blackberries, yogurt and raw buckwheat groats, then garnished with fresh mint leaves.

It's a healthy yogurt parfait recipe. Enjoy as an elegant breakfast, snack or blackberry dessert.

It’s also made from whole food and is plant-based, gluten-free, dairy-free and super delicious!

There is even an annual National Parfait Day on November 25th. I know, right 🙂

A blackberry parfait with a silver spoon sitting on a small plate garnished with mint leaves, daisies and fresh blackberries.

An easy berry parfait to put together, it makes a refreshing light alternative to using blackberries in a blackberry and apple pie.

The only thing that takes time is soaking the groats beforehand, which you’ll need to do to make them edible. Doing this also makes it softer in texture.

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Ingredients

Raw buckwheat: Buckwheat is a fantastic gluten-free option, which is slowly gaining more popularity. Once soaked they can often be used in place of oats, and you can make porridge with them too.

Be sure to buy raw buckwheat groats rather than toasted/roasted. You may need to check the packet to be sure (I’ve made this mistake before).

Yogurt: This recipe uses vegan yogurt for a healthier, non-dairy breakfast parfait rather than the typical whipped cream version served as dessert.

A vegan yogurt with probiotics adds a rich serving of wholesome, smooth and creamy, gut-loving goodness. Plain or vanilla flavoured yogurt work well.

If you're curious about making your own yogurt, check out the cashew yogurt recipe on this blog. You may be surprised at how easy it is to make.

Blackberries: Packed full of juicy flavour, ripe blackberries have a sweet and slightly tart-tangy taste that pairs brilliantly with yogurt.

Blackberry Jam: Sweet, smooth and slightly tangy blackberry jam - who doesn't like jam?

For this recipe I used blackberry chia jam.

I added a few fresh baby mint leaves to garnish (optional).

Blackberry parfait recipe ingredients are sitting on a light surface and are labelled.

Instructions

Step 1: Soak the buckwheat groats for 4 to 8 hours to soften. I do this overnight because it makes this part super easy.

Step 2: Next, give them a good rinse because the water will most likely turn them gooey; this is quite normal. Rinse them thoroughly until the buckwheat's no longer slimy.

Step 3: Layer up the blackberry yogurt parfaits into glasses beginning with the jam. Then top each glass with a couple of blackberries and a sprig of fresh mint to garnish (optional).

Hooray, yes it's that simple!

See recipe card below for full details and amounts.

Buckwheat groats soaking in a bowl of water.

Soak raw buckwheat groats

Raw buckwheat draining in a metal sieve placed over a bowl.

Rinse thoroughly and drain

Yogurt, blackberries, jam and buckwheat are being added to two small glasses in layers with a spoon. A few daisies sit to the right.

Layer up into glasses

Two small layered parfaits part completed sitting by a few blackberries.

One ingredient at a time

Two blackberry yogurt parfaits garnished with mint and daisies.

Substitutions

Yogurt - instead of cashew yogurt, you can use another dairy-free yogurt or swap it out for cashew cream
Jam - use your favourite flavour sugar-free jam or add chopped fruit at the bottom instead
Raw Buckwheat - replace the buckwheat with granola or sprouted quinoa mixed with chopped raw nuts/seeds
Blackberries - swap the blackberries for blueberries, raspberries, cherries or any other fruit you like

If you're curious about raw buckwheat recipes you might also enjoy this Raw Buckwheat Porridge, or my Raw Buckwheat Cereal recipe.

Storage

Vegan parfaits are best eaten immediately. Although, if you love meal prep then you can make them ahead of time as they will keep when refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Not suitable for freezing.

Top tip

Drain the soaked buckwheat on kitchen paper and pat them dry. The paper will absorb any excess water and prevent the parfait from being too wet or mushy.

FAQ

What is a parfait?

There are two well-known kinds of sweet parfait, American and French.
A French parfait recipe is a frozen dessert made with eggs, sugar syrup, cream and fruit.

The American version is typically made by layering fresh whipped cream, fruit, and syrup. Both versions may also use a liqueur.

A typical breakfast version is made by layering yogurt, granola and fruit.

Is a yogurt parfait healthy?

A yogurt parfait can be healthy when made using healthy and nutritious wholefoods. Choose a yogurt made with tummy-loving friendly bacteria, fresh fruit, and a more natural sweetener like maple syrup or date paste.

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