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I made us something super delicious.
For breakfast, snack, or even lunch if you are feeling it.
It’s super crazy healthy, but so, so good and refreshing…especially if you live in a place where it is semi warm. Or at least NOT snowing.
Can’t say I live in that place, BUT…right now I am wishing I did.
So these bowls? They are so easy. Easy as in throw everything into a bowl the night before, blend the next morning and you’ll have breakfast ready to go in minutes. They may not be pancakes, but I am ok with that because they are such a gooood bowl.
You should also know, I love pancakes, so this is saying a lot.
Before anything though, you have to start with a batch of Crunchy Black Sesame Quinoa Cereal.
It’s sort of like granola, but a little less caloric per cup, and crazy crunchy and delicious. Actually, the stuff is addicting, and eaten with some milk? So good, so my kind of snack. Good thing the recipe makes a lot. You’ll want some for these bowls and some to just plop in with milk.
But back to the bowls. Lots of texture going on.
Creamy from the oats and crunchy from the cereal. The best of both worlds if you ask me. Plus, there is even a little chew from the oats paired with the just right sweet flavor from the mangos. Oh, and the mint? The mint finishes the bowl off with that perfect pop of springtime freshness.
The coconut flavor is super subtle, but adds just the right amount of tropical flare and pairs awesomely with the mango, but if you can’t do coconut just use almond milk instead.
And of course, there is some chocolate too.
Because what’s breakfast without a little chocolate?
Not complete.
Sorry for the short and sweet post today. My mind had no stories to tell today, so I figured why try to type things that have no meaning and will probably annoy you to death? Thinking short and sweet is better than long, irritating and pointless.
My only point for the day – you need to give these bowls a try. The are easy, almost completely make ahead, and out of this world healthy and delicious. Perfect for any morning, snack or light meal. Also, make sure you go for the cereal. Best cereal ever.
Coconut Oats Smoothie Bowl with Crunchy Black Sesame Quinoa Cereal + Mint.
Servings: 2
Calories Per Serving: 1603 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
Coconut Banana Oat Smoothie
- 1/3 cup rolled oats use gluten free if needed
- 1 cup coconut milk divided
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- half of a medium banana
Crunchy Black Sesame Quinoa Cereal
- 3 1/4 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 cup whole almonds roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup whole cashews roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup black sesame seeds may use white if needed
- 1/4 cup flax seeds
- 3/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee optional
- good pinch of salt
Topping
- half a mango chopped or sliced
- 1 ounce dark chocolate chopped
- leaves fresh mint
- [Chocolate Toasted Coconut Butter | https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/sweet-banana-lumpia-milk-chocolate-toasted-coconut-butter/] or coconut butter melted for drizzling
- unsweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
Crunchy Black Sesame Quinoa Cereal
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheet with parchment or a silpat.
- In a large bowl add the quinoa, almonds, cashews, sesame seeds and flax seeds. Stir in the honey, coconut oil, vanilla extract, instant coffee and a pinch of salt, Mix well. Dump the mixture out over the 2 prepared baking sheets and spread evenly. Bake for 35-50 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes until lightly golden brown all over. Remove from the oven and allow to cool before storing.
To make the Coconut Banana Oats
- Mix together the oats, 1/2 cup coconut milk, chia seeds, vanilla and salt in a small bowl. Cover and place in the fridge for for at least 30 minutes or preferably overnight. (Now is when I would make the quinoa cereal). The next morning add the mixture to a blender along with the remaining 1/2 cup coconut milk and banana. Blend until smooth and creamy.
To Assemble the Bowl.
- Pour the creamy oats into a bowl. Top with the crunchy quinoa cereal, sliced mango and chopped chocolate. Add some mint and a drizzle of chocolate coconut butter or coconut butter if desired. Eat!
Don’t skip the coconut butter drizzle either, it’s the best.
This looks delicious. Could you clarify one thing for me: it says to use cooked quinoa in the ingredient list and then to toast the quinoa along with the nuts, etc. Do you mean to cook quinoa with water then toast in with the nuts? Or is toasting it cooking it? Thank you!
Hey Diane,
I mean to cook the quinoa in water first so it is nice and fluffy and then toast it. Hope you love this! Thanks!
I am drooling over this breakfast. I keep coming back to your page so I can stare at the pictures 🙂 It looks delicious! And I love coconut so this seems perfect to try on a Sunday morning 🙂
THANK YOU! I love coconut too!! 🙂
Hi! I love your blog, and would like to try lots of your recipes. I don’t have any major comment. I am planning on trying this tommorow morning, though, so maybe then… Just wanted to subscribe. Thanks.
Hi! I just had this for breakfast. It was really tasty and different. Didn’t have any banana, so I ised to mesh oil dates instead it was too thin, really, but still delicious. Thanks!
Sorry about the autocorrect. That should be medjool, not mesh oil.
I just happened on this recipe and even though it’s sweltering in Charleston right now, I’m excited to try this! Tell me about the Coconut Butter you mention at the end….
Thanks Pam! Coconut butter is delicious, it is just ground coconut (like peanut butter, but with coconut).
Thanks again and I hope you love this recipe! 🙂
Just made this and it is as amazing in taste as it is in looks. Wonderful!
Wondering…how long will the cereal last in the cabinet? Or should it go in the fridge? Can it be frozen?
Thanks!
Hey Holly,
So excited you loved this!! Thanks! The cereal will last 3-3 months in the pantry and yes, I think you could freeze it too.
Thanks again!! 🙂
I’ve never been excited about breakfast. I am now! :))
Btw: I’ve never used coconut milk. What you use, is it packaged in the cartons…or in cans? So anxious to try…ty!
It is always good to be excited about breakfast! 🙂
I use canned coconut milk, but the stuff in the carton will work great for this as well! Enjoy!
Who are you?? And where do you come from?!?!? 🙂 haha. Your food looks AMAZING!!! I am currently meal planning the next two weeks with just your recipes. Wish I had found you years ago!!!
Haha! Thank you so much, Jenna!! Hope you lave everything you try!
This makes me sooo hungry! Love it!
Thanks Marly!
Love the tropical flavors you added to these bowls, I could go for one now for my afternoon snack!
Thank you so much, Laura!!
Yummy!!
xo Jennifer
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Thank you so much!
Wow. This looks super delicious. Chocolate for breakfast? Yes please!
Thank you!!
What a great way to start the day! This looks like a bowl of complete goodness!
Thanks Amanda!
Yaaaaaaaay mango!! This looks like the perfect breakfast!!
Thanks Katrina!
Great recipe Tieghan! Love it!
Thank you, Sommer!
Me and my nemesis quinoa are forced to square off yet again…