Vanilla maple custards with berries and cacao nibs

Serves: 6
Time to make: 10 mins , plus cooling and chilling
( Hands-on time: 10 mins )

Total cost: $ 12.00 / $ 2.00 per serve

(at time of publication)

Ingredients

2 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk
1 ¼ teaspoons agar agar powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste
4 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons cornflourcornstarchX
250g fresh berries
1 tablespoon cacao nibs

Instructions

In a saucepan, place 2 1/4 cups of the almond milk. Whisk in agar agar powder, vanilla extract and bean paste and 3 tablespoons of the maple syrup. Bring to the boil over a medium-high heat, stirring often to prevent agar from sinking.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk cornflour and remaining almond milk to make a runny paste. When the agar and milk mixture has come to the boil, reduce heat slightly and simmer for 1 minute. Whisk in cornflour paste and cook for a further minute, until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and pour into 6 small ramekins or bowls. Set aside for 20 minutes to cool, before placing in the fridge for 1-2 hours or overnight, to chill.
To serve, evenly divide berries among custards. Drizzle over remaining maple syrup and scatter over cacao nibs.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Kilojoules 410kJ

Calories 99cal

Protein 1g

Total fat 4g

–Saturated fat 1g

Carbohydrates 15g

–Sugars 11g

Dietary fibre 2g

Sodium 50mg

Calcium 110mg

Iron 1mg

Note: Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. For a guide to purchasing healthier packaged goods and general grocery items see here.