Cinnamon Roasted Pineapple with Macadamia Nut Cream

Serves 4
Time 1 hr 15 min
Cinnamon Roasted Pineapple with Macadamia Nut Cream

The natural sweetness of pineapple and dates and the richness of macadamia nuts make this a palate-pleasing dessert, but it's also something you could enjoy at breakfast—try it over hot oatmeal.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
Low SodiumLow Sodium
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian

Ingredients

    3/4 cupraw unsalted macadamia nuts or cashews
    1/3 cupchopped pitted dates
    1fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
    1/2 teaspoonground cinnamon
    1 teaspoonpure vanilla extract
    1/8 teaspoonfine sea salt

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Method

In a small bowl, combine nuts and dates with 1 cup boiling water and let soak 30 minutes.


Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. 


Arrange pineapple in a single layer over the paper and sprinkle with cinnamon. 


Roast until pineapple is very tender and lightly browned, about 30 minutes.


Pour nuts, dates and soaking water into a blender and add vanilla and salt. 


Blend until very smooth, about 1 minute, stopping to scrape down the sides of the blender once or twice. 


Serve drizzled over the warm pineapple.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

330

Total Fat

19g

Saturated Fat

3g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

80mg

Total Carbohydrate

44g

Dietary Fiber

6g

Total Sugars

33g

Protein

3g

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