Smoothie bowl
Oats are a great way to start the day. Here they are blitzed with fruit and coconut water to make a delicious slow-release vegan smoothie. Topped with more fruit and some chia seeds, this is a really substantial smoothie bowl to keep you full until lunchtime.
Each serving provides 200 kcal, 3g protein, 33g carbohydrate (of which 25g sugars), 5g fat (of which 2g saturates), 8g fibre and 0.1g salt.
Ingredients
- 160²µ/5â…”o³ú strawberries, hulled and roughly chopped
- 1 red-skinned eating apple, cored and roughly chopped
- 1 ripe banana, peeled and roughly chopped
- 80g/2â…”oz porridge oats
- 150ml/¼ pint coconut water (see recipe tips)
- 80g/2â…”oz mixed fresh berries, such as raspberries, blackberries, blueberries and extra strawberries (or frozen and defrosted berries)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
Method
Tip the strawberries, apple, banana, oats and coconut water into a large blender and blitz together until smooth, scraping down the sides once or twice.
Divide the oat smoothie mixture between two serving bowls, then top with the mixed berries and chia seeds. Serve immediately.
Recipe Tips
You can use any plant-based milks instead of coconut water; simply pick your favourite one. There are several choices readily available, including almond or cashew milk, as well as coconut milk – just ensure that you choose the unsweetened version.