raw parfait!

i am seriously addicted to making these.
 i love love love chocolate pudding. i love caramel. i love layers of the two with vanilla cream and fruit added to the mix.....
i have combined the layers in all sorts of ways, with raspberries, strawberries, and bananas as additions.
the possibilities are always endless!
besides the slight preparation needed in advance, this is a really quick, easy, sweet treat. best of all it's raw! well, mostly. the cocoa i used is not, but you can use raw cacao.
i would say it tastes the best once it's been refrigerated at least an hour, but i understand if you can't wait that long.

raw chocolate, vanilla, caramel parfait
makes 3-4 servings

IN ADVANCE:
 soak 1 cup raw cashews in 2 cups water for at least two hours
soak 1 cup pitted dates in 2 cups water for at least 1/2 an hour

       chocolate pudding layer

• 1/2 cup dates (soaked in advance)
• 1/2 cup agave
• 3/4 cup raw cacao, or cocoa (unsweetened)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 avocados, mashed
• 1/2 cup water

combine dates and agave in food processor, until completely combined
add cocoa 1/4 cup at a time, process and scrape down sides
add vanilla, and then alternate between the avocados and water and process until combined
refrigerate in sealed container until ready to eat

      vanilla creme layer

• 1 cup raw cashews (soaked in advance)
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

add cashews to food processor, process 1-2 minutes

add remaining ingredients, process until combined and smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.

refrigerate in sealed container until ready to eat

      caramel layer

• 1/2 cup raw cashew (unsoaked)
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 dates (soaked in advance)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• pinch of salt

add cashews to processor, blend until fine

add remaining ingredients, process until completely combined

refrigerate in sealed container until ready to eat

that's it!
again, combine and layer any way you like!