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Blueberry and fig parfait with simple banana soft serve 

9/7/2012

4 Comments

 
This recipe is so simple, that after reading this post you’re going to think… “is this all I have to do to make this?” well it’s true! Both blueberries and figs are in season for a very short time so I try to take advantage and use them all I can.

Blueberries, like I said before, are packed with antioxidants so figs need not be left behind. Figs are full of dietary fiber. Only 3-4 fresh or dry figs provide 5 grams of fiber which is 20 percent of the daily value. Figs are also similar to blueberries in that they are high in antioxidants, even higher than red wine and tea. Next year I plan to grow my own figs, since they are so easily grown! Figs are very draught tolerant and even stand up to temperatures as cold as 20 degrees! Figs also go back many years, in Genesis 3:7 the Bible says that … “the eyes of both of them were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons.”

Walnuts really are one of my favorite nuts, they are just slightly bitter with hints of soft nuttiness. They really pair well with any combo (in my option) but they exceptional go well with figs! Walnuts are a great source of omega 3 fatty acids, which aid in cardiovascular health.

Agave nectar is a great low fructose alternative sweetener to honey. I don’t know any other way to describe it other than to say that it tastes almost exactly like honeysuckle nectar. I use agave nectar in many different things from hot tea to baked goods. It is usually easy to find agave in any grocery store near the honey or in the baking isle. 
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Blueberry and fig parfait 

This is my all-time favorite snack or even dessert. I just love how the flavors of fig, walnut and salt go together. Even the creaminess of the yogurt and tartness of the blueberries add to the flavors as well.

Ingredients:

¼ cup fresh blueberries

1 fig sliced lengthwise

1-2 tbs raw granola or chopped nuts of choice (I used raw walnuts)*

½ cup Greek yogurt or banana soft serve, recipe below (for a vegan treat)

Salt

Agave nectar or local honey for drizzling

Instructions:

Layer yogurt in glasses or just add it to a bowl and top with granola and fruit. Finish it off with the salt and agave nectar (key ingredients).

*later on the blog I will share my delicious recipe for raw granola!
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In this photo I added some crumbled muffin on top along with the granola.

Simple banana soft serve 

If you have never had banana soft serve before, you are definitely missing out! Banana soft serve is a fat free alternative to ice cream, it is simple to make and can be customized for any flavor!

Ingredients:

½ - 1 banana cut into chunks and frozen

2 tbs almond milk (or as needed to blend)

Instructions:

Add banana and milk to a food processor or high speed blender with a plunger attachment (such as a vitamix) and blend/ process until smooth. Enjoy before it melts!

4 Comments
Kristy Liu
9/10/2012 07:12:32 am

WOW!! Great job, Rebecca! All the food you have listed are look yummy!! I had tried the cake you made, it was so good, but did't realized that you are so good at all kinds of food too!! hummm... When I can get a chance to try more? Your mom can bring some in for me! :)

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Rebecca
9/10/2012 11:46:56 am

Thanks Kristy!!! Next time I bake something I will have to send it in for you to try!

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Koren
9/18/2012 06:27:04 am

Hi Rebecca! I work with your mom (her 'work neighbor', lol). I have a fig tree in my backyard that produces figs like crazy this time of year! I will check it tonight and see if there are any I can bring in for you since you like them so much! :~)

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Rebecca link
9/18/2012 10:22:45 am

Thanks so much! She told me about it today, I can't wait!

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    Rebecca is a passionate young cook who enjoys cooking with the freshest ingredients possible, foraged straight from the earth. Season To Season Eating was created to show the world how beneficial it is to find and prepare whole, nourishing foods seasonally and effortlessly. On any normal day you may find her wandering through the forest with herbs in hand or crafting beautiful things to share with friends.

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