Coconut Banana Oats Bowl with Crunchy Black Sesame Quinoa Cereal + Mango.
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.
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Coconut Oats Smoothie Bowl with Crunchy Black Sesame Quinoa Cereal + Mint.
By halfbakedharvest
Course: Breakfast, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: coconut, oats, quinoa
A super delicious breakfast, snack, or even lunch if you are feeling it.
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://dev.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
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheet with parchment or a silpat.
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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
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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.
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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.
holy bananas! or mango I guess, these look delicious! I want to face plant into a big ol bowl right now..except I don’t have any mangoes.
Maybe Ill skip my workout and hit the grocery store! Pinned
Thanks!
This is so unbelievably beautiful! Love that it’s kinda tropical, and of course LOVE that it includes chocolate. I’m also obsessed with that bowl!
Thanks Rachael!
This isn’t just for warm areas, but a burst of the tropics, even when it is cold!
Thanks! 🙂
Ok, I am completely obsessed with that bowl. Agh, the straight sides. Where did you get it?!?!
These oats look delicious, Tieghan! Glad you got your hands on some black sesame seeds 😉
Wow, Tieghan, this is amazing!
Thanks Norma!
Love chocolate for breakfast. Great colors here!
Thanks Ali!
I already ate breakfast this morning, but I think I could totally eat the entire contents in that gorgeous bowl. This cereal is totally gorg, Tieghan! Love how you somehow incorporated mango and chocolate into that mix. 😉 lol. pinned!
Thanks Sarah!!
Oh heavens!! I’m making this tomorrow!!!!
🙂
Enjoy!!
Thanks!
YUMMY!!! I wish I had some now.
Thanks Charlotte!
I’m obsessed with overnight oats at the moment, I never thought to use coconut milk, yum! And quinoa granola? I’m sold!
Thank you!
I want you to come make me breakfast please!!!
Thanks so much, Erin!!
I swear I think I fall in love with you every single day. These bowls make me swoon!! Let’s do breakfast!
Haha! Thank you! 🙂
What an amazing looking breakfast! Definitely putting my cold cereal to shame today.
Thanks so much!
This is totally something I would try! YUM! Sooo delish and good for you! YAY!
Thanks Sophia!
I love the little touch of mint, Tieghan. You’re totally right – mint is refreshing! Great recipe. Pinned!
Thanks so much, Julie! And for the pin too! 🙂
Me and my nemesis quinoa are forced to square off yet again…
Great recipe Tieghan! Love it!
Thank you, Sommer!
Yaaaaaaaay mango!! This looks like the perfect breakfast!!
Thanks Katrina!
What a great way to start the day! This looks like a bowl of complete goodness!
Thanks Amanda!
Wow. This looks super delicious. Chocolate for breakfast? Yes please!
Thank you!!
Yummy!!
xo Jennifer
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Thank you so much!
Love the tropical flavors you added to these bowls, I could go for one now for my afternoon snack!
Thank you so much, Laura!!
This makes me sooo hungry! Love it!
Thanks Marly!
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!
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!
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 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! 🙂
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 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!! 🙂
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!
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!
I can’t believe I have actually made this. Super yummy, and definitely worth the effort of putting it together!
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.
What an amazing blog! Where are these bowls from? I like them a lot 🙂
/Camilla, CopenhagenByMe
Thanks Camilla! They are from Anthropolgie.
This was great!!!! I loved it!!
What do you think the nutritional value is?
THANK YOU! I am sorry, but I do not know.
I’m so excited to start trying smoothie bowls!
I hope you love them Victoria!
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 wish I could eat this every morning! Looks amazing!
Thanks Eden! Hope you love it!
is there any nutritional info that is calorie breakdown ? thanks
Hi! I am sorry but I do not provide nutritional info on my recipes.
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!!
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!
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.
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!!
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!
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!
Hi there!
I really want to try this while the weather is hot but I actually have a bunch of questions about the cereal aspect:
Is the 3.25 cups of quinoa from about 1 cup dry? And did you use red quinoa or is that just the colour from being baked/toasted?
Do you think maple syrup could be subbed for the honey?
And one last thing (sorry!) – you mean whole, not ground, flax right?
Thank you so much 🙂
Hi! Use 1 1/2 cups dry quinoa to yield 3 1/4 cup cooked quinoa. Yes, I think maple will be great! And yes, whole flax seeds! Let me know if you have other questions. 🙂
I’m an absolute fan of coconut. I look for ways to add it in everything. This has to be the best smoothie bowl recipe i’ve ever tried! I made it last year and as you said, it does make a lot. I began craving this recipe again and somehow managed to find it on the internet. This time around though, I’ll have to tweak it a bit with winter fruits.
Thanks!
I am so glad you loved this Sneha! Thank you!
I am confused. Why does this show a serving size of 8 ?
Hi Jeanne! That is how many servings this recipe will make! I hope you try this!
Hey Jeanne, this will serve between 2-4 people with extra granola. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe. Thanks so much! xTieghan