Let’s face it – most people know they should be striving to eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grains. the abundance of phytochemicals, antioxidants and fiber in these foods go a long way to keeping us healthy. The unfortunate reality is, most people don’t find these foods very tasty on their own. The thought of eating a bowl of oatmeal or a cup of berries isn’t that appealing to most folks. But what if you could combine these ingredients into something that has the sweetness of ice cream and the varied texture of a pie? Well, you can – and this vegan berry oat smoothie bowl does just that.
I’m calling this a smoothie oat bowl because it’s much creamier than a traditional smoothie bowl; thanks to the use of both oats and oat milk, you got yourself a smooth, creamy and refreshing pink smoothie that’s Pinterest pretty. Hello delicious beauty bowl! What makes this smoothie different from the classic pink smoothie is the addition of oats. So let’s talk about how this single ingredient enhances this breakfast for a heavenly blend:
1. It keeps you full!
2. It thickens the smoothie
3. Gives a gorgeous oat taste
The oats also help to thicken the smoothie without the addition of banana (so if you’re a banana hater this smoothie blend is for you). The frozen berries and soaked oats gives a thick and creamy blend sans banana. Just remember, the key to the smooth and creamy texture is using overnight oats so that the flakes are tender for blending. But in addition to thickness the oats also add a gorgeous flavour to the bowl, making it more wheaty, rich and complex. Welcome to the pink side, my friends!
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