Gluten Free & Vegan Coconut Pear Parfait

Perfect for a festive brunch or a simple Sunday at home, this gluten free, dairy free, and vegan parfait will start your day on a sunny note. The recipe for four is easy to whip up, and its ingredients have anti-inflammatory benefits — promoting an internal reset for your body.

Ingredients

• 2 ripe organic pears, pitted, and cubed
• 1 Tbsp. freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 Tbsp. orange zest
• 2 cups coconut milk yogurt
• 2 Tbsp. coconut flakes
• 1 Tbsp. ground flax seeds

Directions

1.     In a medium-sized bowl, combine pears, orange juice, and orange zest. Set aside for 20 minutes.

2.     Spoon yogurt into four serving bowls; top with pear mixture, coconut flakes, and ground flax seeds.

3.     Serve chilled.

Bon appétit!

- Amie Valpone of  TheHealthyApple.com