Recipe:Coconut Banana Oat Smoothie

COCONUT OATS SMOOTHIE BOWL WITH CRUNCHY BLACK SESAME QUINOA CEREAL + MINT

PREPARTION:10 MINUTES

COOK TIME: 45 MINUTES                                            

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
• fresh mint leaves
• Chocolate Toasted Coconut Butter or coconut butter, melted for drizzling
• unsweetened coconut flak

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!

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