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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
