Fig Dessert With Silken Tofu, Banana & Cinnamon (Vegan)
Fresh Fig Dessert With Silken Tofu, Banana And Cinnamon.
A Vegan, Gluten Free Dessert You Can Also Drink As A Smoothie.
Blend It, Chill It For A Couple Of Hours, And Enjoy.
Introduction to fig dessert
This fig dessert is 6 fresh figs blended with a banana, half a pear, silken tofu, coconut milk, cinnamon and a spoonful of coconut yoghurt, then chilled for a couple of hours until it sets like a jelly. It’s vegan and gluten free. Add a little more plant based milk, and you can drink it as a smoothie instead.
I started out experimenting with fig smoothies. Then I decided the same mix was also wonderful as a dessert! So try it both ways, and see what you think. I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious it is.
Desserts and smoothies often have too much added sugar, and too little protein. I don’t add any sugar to this one, because the figs, banana and pear do the sweetening. The silken tofu adds plant protein and makes it lovely and creamy.
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Fig dessert, ready to eat
My fig dessert with coconut yoghurt. I prefer it with yoghurt, but any which way is delicious.
Ingredients for fig dessert
Here are the ingredients for this Flametree Yoga Studio dish.
- 6 fresh figs
- A cup of coconut milk
- One banana
- Half a pear
- 125 grams of silken tofu
- A teaspoon of cinnamon
- A dessert spoon of coconut yoghurt
- Plant based milk, if needed
- Coconut yoghurt, to serve
- Chopped figs, banana and/or sunflower seeds, to top
If you need it gluten free, choose a gluten free plant based milk (oat milk usually isn’t), and check the label on your coconut yoghurt. I like the Nakula brand of natural coconut yoghurt. I find it tastier than most.
Fig dessert for two
My vegan fig dessert, served for two. Yum!
How to make fig dessert
Use these steps to make this easy fig dessert.
Step 1: Blend
- Blend the figs, coconut milk, banana, pear, silken tofu, cinnamon and a dessert spoon of coconut yoghurt together.
- Keep going until it’s smooth and thick.
Step 2: Adjust
- Add plant based milk if you need it, but don’t let it get too runny. If it’s too runny, it won’t set easily in the fridge.
Step 3: Chill
- Chill it for a couple of hours, until it sets like a jelly.
Step 4: Top and serve
- Add chopped figs, banana and/or sunflower seeds on top.
- Serve with coconut yoghurt.
Fig dessert with banana
My fig dessert with banana. Try whatever other fruits you’d like to experiment with.
Is this fig dessert vegan and gluten free?
Yes. It’s made from figs, banana, pear, silken tofu, coconut milk, cinnamon and coconut yoghurt, so it’s vegan. For gluten free, choose a gluten free plant milk (oat milk usually isn’t) and check the label on your coconut yoghurt.
Can you turn this fig dessert into a smoothie?
Yes. Add more plant based milk, and drink it straight away instead of chilling it until it sets. That’s how this recipe started, as one of my fig smoothie experiments.
Are figs good for you?
Figs are a lovely whole fruit, and they’ve been enjoyed since ancient times. A 2023 review in the journal Nutrients looks at how figs may influence heart health, blood sugar, weight and gut health.
Most of that evidence comes from animal studies so far, and the authors say more human studies are needed. So I simply enjoy figs as part of a varied, plant based diet.
Fig dessert: quick questions answered
How long does this fig dessert take to set?
About a couple of hours in the fridge, until it sets like a jelly.
Why won’t my fig dessert set?
It’s probably too runny. Only add plant based milk if you need it, and keep the mix smooth and thick so it sets in the fridge.
What can I put on top of fig dessert?
Chopped figs, banana and sunflower seeds, with a spoonful of coconut yoghurt.
Do I need the coconut yoghurt?
No. It’s delicious with or without it, but I prefer it with coconut yoghurt.
What is silken tofu?
Silken tofu is a very soft tofu. It blends until smooth, which makes it perfect for a creamy silken tofu dessert like this one.
More Flametree fruit dessert recipes
Looking for more fresh fruit recipes? Try my baked papaya with cinnamon and lime, my easy Darwin banana dessert, or my high protein Darwin smoothie.
Do you have a vegan recipe or dish you’d like to share?
Please contact me with any dishes you’d like to share with me.
Obviously, I’m especially interested in any dish that is already a great Darwin vegan option.
Alternatively, it may be a potential vegan Darwin recipe that I could adapt, or be inspired by, as I did here.
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Recipe by Chris Lalor, Flametree Yoga Studio, Darwin NT. General information only.
