Guava Basil Dessert

Tropical guava with nutty hemp and peppery basil seeds sweetened with dates and citrusy lemon; Guava Basil Dessert.

Tropical guava with nutty hemp and peppery basil seeds sweetened with dates and citrusy lemon; Guava Basil Dessert.

Indulge in something moist as oozes down your throat…And, slurp.

This recipe will burst any belief that vegan food can’t be simple to make.

Make this:

  • When you’ve got a dinner party and need a quick and easy dessert that’ll give you time back to focus on getting ready
  • When kiddies are running array round the house and giving them a treat will get them savouring on something lush and healthy
  • When it’s summery outside and a tropical dessert that’ll polish off the evening is just the treat

Guava Basil Dessert was inspired when hunting through a local specialty greengrocers and soft guava were lurking within; the thought of creating a dessert wasn’t far behind.

Guava is a tropical fruit native to Mexico, central America and West Indes. Rich in Vitamin B9, it aids fertility and is even a richer source of Vitamin C than oranges. The benefit of this raw dish means all the benefits of the non-heat resistant Vitamins are retained.

Guava Basil Dessert is vegan, paleo and raw.

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Serves: 6 Prep Time:
Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat
Rating: 5.0/5
( 1 voted )

Ingredients

  • 25g basil seeds
  • 200ml filtered water
  • 4 guavas
  • 100g hulled hemp seeds
  • 250ml water
  • 150g dates, unpitted
  • Pinch of salt
  • ½ lemon, juice
  • Optional – mint leaves

Instructions

  1. Soak the basil seeds in water for 30 minutes set to one side.
  2. Place the guava, hemp seeds, pitted dates, salt and lemon juice in a blender and blend till fine. Transfer to a large dish bowl.
  3. Use a spatula to spoon in the basil seeds in to the guava mixture.
  4. Transfer to a serving dish or spoon into dessert bowls.
  5. Chill for about 30 minutes.
  6. Garnish with mint and serve.

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