Cashew nuts, raw
(roughly chopped, for quinoa cereal)
1 tbsp
Chia seeds, ground
(for smoothie)
2 tbsp
Coconut flakes
(topping)
1 cup
Coconut milk
(for smoothie)
1/4 cup
Coconut oil
(melted, for quinoa cereal)
2 tbsp
Dark chocolate chips
(topping)
1/4 cup
Flaxseeds
(for quinoa cereal)
3/4 cup
Honey
(for quinoa cereal)
1/2 mango
Mango
(chopped, sliced, topping)
4 leaf
Mint, fresh
(topping)
3 1/4 cup
Quinoa, cooked
(for quinoa cereal)
1/3 cup
Rolled oats, dry
(for smoothie)
1 pinch
Salt
(for smoothie)
1 pinch
Salt
(for quinoa cereal)
1/2 cup
Sesame seeds, black
(or white seeds, for quinoa cereal)
1/2 tsp
Vanilla extract, pure
(for smoothie)
1/2 tbsp
Vanilla extract, pure
(for quinoa cereal)
Instructions
To make the Crunchy Black Sesame Quinoa Cereal: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets 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 (if using) 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 a good time to 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 chocolate chips. Add some mint and coconut flakes if desired!
Nutrition Facts
Per Portion
Calories426
Calories from fat222
Calories from saturated fat91
Total Fat24.7 g
Saturated Fat10.1 g
Trans Fat0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat5.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat7.8 g
Cholesterol0.1 mg
Sodium42 mg
Potassium383 mg
Total Carbohydrate42 g
Dietary Fiber5.8 g
Sugars21.2 g
Protein8.9 g
Dietary servings
Per Portion
Fruit
0.1
Grain
0.8
Meat Alternative
0.9
Energy sources
Notes:
*Optional to add 1 tsp of instant coffee to quinoa cereal.