Sweet Breakfast Bowl (Creamy Oatmeal with Cashew Cream & Berries)
This sweet breakfast bowl starts with creamy oatmeal cooked in water, then topped with homemade vegan cashew cream and fresh berries. Naturally sweet, full of fiber, and ready in 15 minutes.
6
Calories: 204kcal
Ingredients
Creamy Oats:
- 1 cup rolled oats whole grain, certified gluten-free if needed
- 1¾ cups water
- Pinch of salt
Cashew Cream:
- ½ cup raw cashews soaked in hot water for 30 minutes
- 3 pitted Medjool dates
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup water plus more as needed
- Toppings:
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
- ½ cup sliced strawberries
- 1 banana sliced
Instructions
- Make the cashew cream. Drain the soaked cashews. In a blender, combine cashews, dates, cinnamon, vanilla, and ¼ cup water. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, adding more water a tablespoon at a time if needed. Set aside.
- Cook the oats. In a medium saucepan, combine oats, water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce to low. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are creamy and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Rest. Turn off the heat, cover the pot, and let the oats rest for 5 minutes. This helps them thicken and absorb any remaining liquid.
- Assemble. Divide the creamy oats between two bowls. Top each with a generous drizzle of cashew cream and pile on the fresh berries and banana slices. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use water, not milk, for the creamiest oats. Milk can make them gummy or heavy. If you want extra richness, stir in a splash of oat or almond milk at the very end.
- No high-speed blender? Soak cashews in hot water for at least 30 minutes before blending. This softens them enough for any regular blender.
- Make it ahead: cook a big batch of oats and make the cashew cream on Sunday. Store separately in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat oats with a splash of water to restore creaminess.
- Swap the fruit for whatever is in season: apples with cinnamon, roasted peaches, caramelized bananas, pears, or mango.
- The cashew cream thickens as it sits. Thin with a little water before using if needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 50g | Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 347mg | Fiber: 4g | Vitamin A: 39IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 2mg