Vegan Apple-Yogurt Parfait with Maca Powder
This recipe is appropriate for individuals with PCOS as it is vegan and includes ingredients that are low in sugar and rich in nutrients. However, portion control is important due to the use of maple syrup and raisins.
Adapted from Allrecipes, by Little Bites of Beauty
- PCOS
- Celiac
- Hashimoto's
- Anti-inflammatory
- Dairy-free
- Diabetes
- Heart health
- Balanced
- Gluten-free
- Crohn’s and colitis
- High cholesterol
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Low-GI
- Psoriasis

Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons carob powder
- 2 teaspoons cacao powder
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon maca powder
- 2 teaspoons raisins
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut yogurt
- 2 dried figs, thinly sliced
- 2 fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/3 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate, shaved
Method
- Combine carob powder and cacao powder in a small bowl. Add coconut milk little by little, mixing well until no lumps remain.
- Mix applesauce and maca powder together in a bowl. Add raisins and 1 teaspoon maple syrup.
- Mix shredded coconut and 2 teaspoons maple syrup together in a bowl.
- Spoon layers of 1 tablespoon each carob mixture, maple coconut flakes, maca applesauce, and coconut yogurt, in that order, into 4 digestif glasses or small wine glasses. Cover the parfaits and refrigerate until very cold, at least 4 hours.240 min timer
- Decorate parfaits with figs, strawberries, and shaved chocolate.
PCOS check: watch for added sugar, refined carbs eaten on their own, and sugary sauces. Gluten gives food ideas, not medical advice: always check labels for allergens and cross-contact.
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