• 2 cups raw cashews
• 2 cups filtered or spring water or more water for thinner cream
• 1/3 cup agave syrup
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 3 cups mixed berries
• 2 cups crunchy granola
• Mint sprigs, for garnish

Combine cashews, water, syrup and vanilla in a blender and puree until smooth and creamy.

Rinse berries—cut strawberries in quarters and toss with other berries.

Put about 1/4 cup berries in the bottom of four parfait glasses or glass tumblers. Drizzle cream over berries and top with 2 tablespoons granola. Add another layer of berries, cream and granola. Top with a mint sprig.


Variations:

• If you have an ice cream maker, you can freeze the cream and serve it as an ice cream parfait for a delicious, refreshing treat.

• Other fruits, such as fresh peaches, plums, grapes, cherries or mango, can be used. You could also use stewed apple or pear or a mixture of stewed apple and blueberries.

• You could use apple juice or other fruit juice in place of the water to make the cream. In this case, just add 1 tablespoon syrup.

• In place of agave syrup, you can use rice syrup, maple syrup or honey.

• If you eat only raw foods, you can find some lovely raw dehydrated granolas in many health food stores or make your own.