Fennel apple parfait – Good lookin’ parfait dressed with sweet orange cream. Easy, healthy, delicious. Who would have thought that the combination of fennel, apples, and orange goes so well together?

And, a slightly sweet orange dressing with the crunchiness of macadamia nuts makes this an outstanding dessert; don’t you just love to eat?

FENNEL – delicious and versatile 

Let’s talk about fennel. Fennel is a aromatic, sweet and crunchy vegetable. It contains phytonutrients such as rutin and quercetin. In addition, fennel is a very good source of vitamin C, folate, potassium and fibre. The bulb, stalk, leaves and seeds are all edible.

Apples  – fruit salad ingredients – crisp, sweet and delicious

Apples contain malic and tartaric acid, which promote good digestion and cleanse the liver. In addition, they are rich in anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer phytonutrients such as flavonoids and polyphenols. Apples are also an excellent source of vitamin B, beta-carotene, vitamin C, and pectin, a soluble fibre that can help remove toxins from the body. Have at least an apple a day, preferably before noon on empty stomach.

ALMONDS – sweet and low in acid

Almonds contain protein, vitamin E, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium and zinc. In addition, they are anti-inflammatory and strengthen the nervous system.

Fennel Apple Parfait

♥ 2 fennel bulbs, chopped

♥ 4 small apples, peeled and cored

♥ 1 orange, peeled

♥ ½ cup almonds, slivered

♥ 1 tbsp large flake coconut

♥  Sweet orange cream 

1. In a mixing bowl combine fennel and apple slices.

2. Pour Orange cream over mixture

3. Sprinkle with slivered almonds and serve

Sweet Orange Cream

♥ 1 cup macadamia nuts, raw

♥ 1 orange, freshly squeezed

♥ Vanilla powder or liquid

♥ Pinch of Celtic salt

♥ Coconut water to a smooth consistency

♥ Coconut oil

♥ Raw coconut nectar to taste (optional)

1. Mix all the ingredients in a blender.