Gluten-free Carrot cake
March 30, 2021Sweet potato & coconut cream
a bowl of sunshine
This cream of sweet potatoes and coconut can be used as a base of a breakfast bowl, topped with fruits, granola or any other topping of your liking.
You could also layer it in a parfait with some sponge cake and fruits to make a decadent, yet light dessert.
You could also layer it in a parfait with some sponge cake and fruits to make a decadent, yet light dessert.
What you need:
1 medium sweet potato (2 cups when cut into 1 cm cubes)
1/2 cup coconut milk from a can, stirred well
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1/2 cup coconut milk from a can, stirred well
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
method:
1. Peel and cut sweet potatoes into 1 cm cubes and cover them with water in a small saucepan.
Bring it to a boil, then turn the heat down to simmer the potatoes for 10-15 minutes, until fork-tender.
2. Strain the cooked potatoes and transfer all your ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
3. Transfer into an air-tight container and let cool completely.
4. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour and serve it cold.
5. Top it with banana slices, fresh blueberries, shredded coconut and hemp seeds for a light breakfast option.
Other topping that would go well with this cream: spiced cinnamon granola and fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, kiwis, currants.
Bon Appétit!
Bring it to a boil, then turn the heat down to simmer the potatoes for 10-15 minutes, until fork-tender.
2. Strain the cooked potatoes and transfer all your ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
3. Transfer into an air-tight container and let cool completely.
4. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour and serve it cold.
5. Top it with banana slices, fresh blueberries, shredded coconut and hemp seeds for a light breakfast option.
Other topping that would go well with this cream: spiced cinnamon granola and fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, kiwis, currants.
Bon Appétit!
