Vegan 'Cheats' Trifle with Banana and Berries

One thing we love more than banana recipes are easy banana recipes. With simple pantry ingredients plus a packet of vegan cookies (yep, that easy!), make this your go-to potluck dessert. All-vegan, all-delicious and All Good, these little trifles are served in their very own pots so you don’t even have to share.

Recipe & photography by Kelly Gibney

cheats-trifle — INGREDIENTS

2 cans full-fat coconut cream
3 tablespoons chia seeds
1 teaspoons vanilla essence
4 tablespoons maple syrup
2 All Good bananas – peeled and sliced
Juice of 1 lemon
16 – 20 vegan cookies (I used a ginger cookie but any flavour will work)
2 cups berries (fresh or thawed if using frozen)
**To serve:** grated dark chocolate

METHOD

Place the coconut cream, chia seeds, vanilla essence and maple syrup in a blender. Blitz until as smooth as possible. Place in the fridge for 30-60 minutes to thicken.

Just before assembling the dessert, toss the banana slices gently in the lemon juice to prevent browning. Drain excess juice away.

To Assemble

Use 4 small dishes or glasses. I like glasses as they show the layers. Break each cookie into 2-4 pieces (this does not have to be perfect!). Place a few pieces in the bottom of each glass. Place banana slices around the base of the glass. Top cookies with a few berries and a generous dollop of coconut chia cream. Repeat these layers until you’ve filled the glasses. Top with a banana slice, a berry. Place in the fridge for at least 1 hour (or up to 3 hours). Top with grated dark chocolate just before serving.