As promised I have one more blood orange recipe for you today, a simple delicious Blood Orange Amaranth Parfait. This yummy dessert is a variation to my Mango Turmeric Amaranth Parfait from this summer. Made with layers of puffed amaranth, coconut cream, coconut yoghurt, blood orange and roasted hazelnuts this is one lovely healthy dessert.
Puffing amaranth is so much fun and if you’ve never tried it, you absolutely have to have a go. Myself and my son both love popped amaranth and could happily eat ton of it.
This parfait is so adaptable and you could use any seasonal fruit that you love. I imagine this with strawberries in summer. If you’re using fruit that has more sweetness, you could easily leave out the maple syrup in the coconut layer. Enjoy while blood oranges are in season!
Much Love Hxx
- Amaranth layer:
- 2tbsp raw amaranth (3/4 cup once popped)
- Coconut layer:
- 1x 400ml can full fat coconut milk, refrigerated overnight
- 125g coconut yoghurt (1/2 cup)
- 2tbsp maple syrup
- ½ blood orange, zest
- ¼tsp cinnamon
- Blood orange layer:
- blood orange, cut into small pieces
- Topping:
- blood orange, sliced
- roasted hazelnuts, chopped
- fresh mint
- Place the can of full fat coconut milk into a fridge, preferably overnight.
- Heat up deep medium size pot and lower the temperature to medium. Add 1tbsp of amaranth and stir or toss continuously until most of the grains have popped. It'll look white once ready and only takes few seconds, don't let it start to brown. Scoop into a bowl and repeat with the next 1tbsp of amaranth. You will need only 2tbsp for the recipe, but I recommend to make more and save some for later. It's messy and expect some of the amaranth to come out of the pan. You could use lid if you like, but I find it's difficult to keep an eye on it once covered. Experiment with what works best for you.
- To make the coconut layer scoop the solid part of the coconut milk into a bowl, add coconut yoghurt, maple syrup, zest and cinnamon and whip until smooth.
- To assemble prepare two small serving glasses. Spoon 2tbsp of amaranth into each glass, top with 2tbsp of coconut cream and blood orange pieces. Repeat amaranth and coconut cream layer. Top with large slices of blood orange, chopped roasted hazelnuts and fresh mint.
- Enjoy!
Rosie Newton says
March 6, 2017 at 5:53 pmThese look fantastic. Great recipe!
Hana says
March 7, 2017 at 2:12 pmThank you so much Rosie!
Sarah | Well and Full says
March 7, 2017 at 6:11 pmThese parfaits are GORGEOUS, Hana! I love blood oranges :)
Hana says
March 8, 2017 at 9:08 pmThank you so much Sarah! Yes, me too! :)
Laurel says
March 8, 2017 at 9:22 pmHi Hana! These colors are to die for! I am always looking for ways to use more blood oranges, one of my favorite fruits! Can’t wait to make this recipe :)
Hana says
March 19, 2017 at 6:04 pmHi Laurel, thank you so much! Hope you like this one :)
Sasha | Eat Love Eat says
March 19, 2017 at 8:35 pmBlood oranges are such a treat, I love them! The colours in this are lovely. And I really need to get myself some amaranth, it looks so versatile and delicious! Xxx
Hana says
April 1, 2017 at 2:43 pmThank you so much Sasha! Yes, you do, popping amaranth is a great fun, I’m sure you love it! xxx