Raw Butternut Squash Dessert

Name: Raw Butternut Squash Dessert
Yield: 4
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 400g butternut squash; 30g oats; 200ml filtered water; pinch of turmeric powder; pinch of cumin powder; 2 cardamon pods, seeds; 50g cashews; 100g dates; 50g coconut flakes; coconut flakes for garnishing

Edward DanielFriday 31 July 201502.6K views

A creamy and indulgent raw butternut squash dessert, infused with the warm, aromatic flavours of cardamoms, turmeric, and cumin. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and nourishing your body, this dessert is a must-try for anyone looking for a healthy and delicious treat. Get the recipe on my blog, Ethivegan. Photo: © Edward Daniel. All rights reserved.

Smooth creamy butternut squash blended with earthy cardamoms, and a hint of turmeric and cumin; Raw Butternut Squash Dessert.

Indulge into sweet ecstasy. And, salivate.

This dish will capitulate your beliefs that vegan food can’t be nutritious and flavoursome. It will transport you to a world of creamy bliss.

When to make:

Make this:

When you’re craving something rich and indulgent, perfect for a special occasion or a cosy night in
When you need a creamy base for your tarts
When it’s time for a nutrient-packed dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth

What inspired me:

I was inspired to create this recipe by my parents’ traditional Indian cooking, where spices and flavours come together to create something truly magical. I wanted to capture the essence of those flavours in a raw and vegan dessert that would be just as delicious as it is nutritious.

Recipe Highlights:

Creamy and Indulgent: This dessert is a rich and creamy treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you feeling indulged.
Nutrient-Packed: Made with nutritious ingredients like butternut squash, cardamoms, and turmeric, this dessert is a great option for those looking for a healthy indulgence
Easy to Make: With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of preparation, you can create this delicious dessert in no time
Perfect for Special Occasions: This dessert is a great option for special occasions or dinner parties, and is sure to impress your guests with its creamy texture and rich flavours

What equipment to use:

For this recipe, I suggest:

High-speed blender

What to do next:

Tag me on @ethiveganquantum on Instagram to show me what you’ve made and let me know you’re happy for me to share.

My recipes are featured in vegan speciality publications: Nourished, Vegan Life, Plant Based and Vegan, Food and Living.

Order my first self-published book, “Essence: The Beginner’s Guide to Veganism” part of the three-part Circle of Food series. My second book “Presence: The Ascending Vegan” – which explores how to maintain a vegan practice is out in 2027 – I have compiled all the chapters including recipes.

Going strong since 2013.

Love.

Edward x