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Wake up with a healthy bowl of cranberry oatmeal packed with antioxidants, potassium and fiber.
Smoothie bowls – not for me.
Don’t get me wrong, I love the idea of them. & if you’re super talented, you can pull off some gorgeous ones.
But whenever I’ve tried them, it’s been a constant fight against gravity and temperature change.
Oatmeal bowls on the other hand – I’m obsessed (as of September 20th.)
The oats provide a sturdy base, so the toppings don’t all sink to the bottom, meaning you don’t have to work as quickly. (Lukewarm oats are better than liquidy smoothies!)
These oats come just in time for the upcoming cranberry harvest! Luckily, I had a frozen bag from last year so I could get a head start ๐
I topped these oats with Baobab and Raspberry Clusters, pumpkin seeds and sliced banana, but I think anything would be delicious!
They also incorporate superfood Baobab. Have you heard of it? The baobab fruit grows on the Adansonia tree, also known as the Tree of Life. It is an excellent source of potassium and fiber. The citrus flavor perfectly complements these cranberry oats.
To make these oats at home, head to Graze to stock up on Baobab powder! It can be added to smoothies, baked goods (I made Cranberry Muffins!) or these oats ๐
(If you don’t have access, the powder can be omitted for a still delicious Cranberry Oatmeal!)
Do you start to crave warm breakfasts in the fall/winter?
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cashew milk
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup cranberries, fresh or frozen (do not thaw)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 tbsp maple syrup, or to taste
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp Baobab powder, or to taste
- Sliced banana
- Pumpkin Seeds
- Baobab and Raspberry Clusters
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over high heat, combine cashew milk, water, cranberries and oats.
- As mixture begins to boil, start smashing the berries with a fork or potato masher.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to medium low and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until desired consistency is reached. Stir occasionally and make sure oats do not stick to bottom of pan.
- Remove from heat and stir in maple syrup, salt and baobab powder.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes, then divide among bowls and add desired toppings.
PS: Even Punk’n approves of these oats ๐
I love smoothie bowls, but I also love oatmeal, too. Especially a tasty bowl like this! Love the gorgeous colors and flavors!
Thanks Gayle! I haven’t given up on smoothie bowls ๐
I’ll take oatmeal bowls over smoothie bowls ANY day! YUM and I love this fun color!
Yay! Thanks Rebecca ๐
I have never tried baboa powder but I’m loving the color and this oatmeal bowl! So hearty and filling. Obviously the cat is I
into it too.
Ha ha!! Thanks Megan ๐
I would love it for my breakfast! It looks really delicious and beautiful.
It makes a great breakfast. Thanks Angie ๐
Prettiest oatmeal I’ve ever seen Megan! I’ve never heard of baobab. I’ll need to check my market!
Aww – thanks so much, Mary Ann!! You’re the sweetest ๐
That look’s delicious! I love oatmeals! Love your cat in the bottom pic. ๐
Me too! Thanks Katie ๐
Ha! I never thought about gravity and smoothie bowls, and now I am. Hilarious!
I would much prefer an oatmeal bowl, too. Nicely done!
Thanks Mir ๐
Punk’n is awfully cute! These oats sound amazing! I love the fresh, citrus flavours. I’ve never heard of baobab before but I’ll be sure to keep an eye out for it!
Don’t you love how we spell his name?!?! Ha ha! Thanks Amy ๐
I love the picture of your cat getting ready to eat the oats! ๐ The color is amazing too….looks like a great breakfast to me!
Ha ha!! Thanks Kathy ๐
I really like the colour of this and topped with the seeds and bananas what a lovely way to start the day!
I agree ๐ Thank you!
So cool, I love learning about new good for you foods, until today I had not heard of Baobab. As the temps are dropping I feel you on the oatmeal bowls and these sound like a wonderful breakfast especially with cranberries. Take care.
I do, too! I think you’ll love these oats ๐ Thanks Stacey!
I have never heard of this fruit, need to check out! love the color of this oatmeal!
I hadn’t either. Thanks Manali ๐
This is my first time hearing of Baobab – thanks Megan for teaching me about something new today! I’m so fascinated by it – and LOVE your use of cranberries in this oatmeal bowl – I gotta agree, I like lukewarm oats to smoothies with ’em too!
Of course! Thanks Shashi ๐
I’m totally in love with oatmeal bowls too and this one is so gorgeous! Love the pink!
Thanks Karen ๐
I have never heard of baobab but it sounds incredible!
It is! I’m excited to experiment with it more. Thanks Eva ๐
While I love smoothie bowls, I’m an oatmeal addict and I love starting my day with them! I’m very intrigued with the baobab powder and clusters — they sound great and I love the color!
Thanks Marcie! Oatmeal makes a great breakfast ๐
Yessss oatmeal bowls are definitely THE best!! Never tried baobab but now I’m curious to!
Yay! Thanks Jessica ๐
What a gorgeous oatmeal bowl! I’m intrigued by the baobab powder—I’ll grab some and try it out!!!
Let me know what you think ๐ Thanks Liz!
Your cat! How cute! Can i just say I love oats with cashew milk? My fave! And these look amazing, Just bought my first batch of cranberries last week!
Thanks Allie ๐ You’ll have to make a bowl of this oatmeal ๐
haha yup I agree! While smoothie bowls can be so darn pretty, I find them so unpractical for everyday life!! Drinking smoothies is the only way to go for me! ๐ But oatmeal bowls I totally do! This one looks delicious!!
Exactly! Thanks Ashley ๐
I have never heard of baobab powder before, but I need to try it. And the color of this oatmeal is beautiful!
Thanks Amanda!
What a beautiful color for morning breakfast right there! I’ve heard of baobob before, but I can’t say I really knew what it was. Thanks for sharing! Oh, and I love that photo of Punk’n! (What a great cat name, too!!) I hope you have an awesome oatmeal-filled weekend, Megan! ๐
Thanks David! Oat filled weekends are the best ๐
Your lil Punkโn is the cutest!! ๐ Btw, I just can’t believe that you would have to battle a smoothie bowl at all. I mean, look at this oatmeal bowl! It’s absolutely gorgeous. The arrangement of toppings is totally making me so happy right now. Love it. Hope you have a fantastic weekend, my friend! ๐
Aww – thanks so much, Demeter ๐
Love the pretty color of this oatmeal bowl! I’ve never tried baobab powder before but I totally need to try it.
You should! Thanks Kelly ๐
You learn something new every day – I’m so intrigued by the baobab powder! Such a pretty color and your pictures are GORGEOUS! ๐
Thanks so much, Kate!!!
I am on slimming diet now and I think a bow of cranberry baobab oatmeal is perfect for me.