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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.
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!
Nutrition
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Did you make this recipe? Please rate & comment below.
Don’t skip the coconut butter drizzle either, it’s the best.
Hello – would you mind if I featured your smoothie bowl in a smoothie bowl round-up? I wanted to ask before I uploaded your image and linked back to your site. I love your recipes! Thanks for your response in advance!
Extremely satisfying breakfast, plus I live the quinoa cereal leftovers that I can eat all week. Thank you!
So so happy you like it Kristin (:
Than you!
Wow, Tieghan! I love pancakes too but this- this is just too perfect! So much goodness, so many flavours! Thanks for sharing, can’t wait to give it a try x
I am so glad you like this Amaryllis! Thank you & I hope you love it!!
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I was wondering if anyone knows the nutritional value of this recipe, or did i miss that section of the article?
Hi Pilar! I am really sorry but I do not provide nutritional value for my recipes.
I make this cereal every few months and just love it. It’s incredible. Any thoughts about whether it would cook well in a food dehydrator?
Hey Holly! So happy you love this cereal recipe, that is awesome! I have never worked with a dehydrator, so I am sorry, but I have no idea. Wish I could help more! Happy 4th of July!
Hi! This looks delicious 🙂 What kind of coconut milk do you use? The thick one that comes in a can or the more liquid one? Thanks!
Hi! I use full fat canned coconut milk! Thanks!!
is there any nutritional info that is calorie breakdown ? thanks
Hi! I am sorry but I do not provide nutritional info on my recipes.
I wish I could eat this every morning! Looks amazing!
Thanks Eden! Hope you love it!
So is this for just one person? If I wanted to make this for 4 people, do I quadruple just the smoothie recipe and topping recipe and double the cereal recipe?? HELP! I’m making this today and tomorrow!
HI! I would quadruple the oats + toppings, but just make the cereal as is. The cereal make a lot! Let me know if you have questions, thanks!
I’m so excited to start trying smoothie bowls!
I hope you love them Victoria!
This was great!!!! I loved it!!
What do you think the nutritional value is?
THANK YOU! I am sorry, but I do not know.
What an amazing blog! Where are these bowls from? I like them a lot 🙂
/Camilla, CopenhagenByMe
Thanks Camilla! They are from Anthropolgie.
This does look amazing, but I’m a little concerned about the calories and the sugar. Can you post the nutrition info, or do you how much of each is in one serving? Thanks!
Thank you! I am sorry, but I do not have that info.
I can’t believe I have actually made this. Super yummy, and definitely worth the effort of putting it together!
You cook the quinoa per package instructions, let cool AND THEN bake it in the oven with the rest of the cereal ingredients?
Yup! Hope you love the cereal!