This breakfast recipe combines banana with the creamy smooth texture of coconut milk and then the subtle crunch of organic cacao nibs. If you aren’t familiar with coconut milk it is not, as many would believe, the liquid water inside of a coconut. Actually, it is a sweet milky substance made from the meat of a mature coconut.
Coconut milk is high in saturated fat, but is much healthier than other saturated fat products, as the fat is easily metabolized by the body. Lauric acid is the primary saturated fat in coconut milk and this is also found in mother’’s milk and research has even shown that it also promotes brain development and bone health. Coconut milk is packed with anti-carcinogenic, anti-microbial, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral agents. Ok so it’s good for you.
And if you love high grade chocolate then you will absolutely love Cacao Nibs. Cacao nibs are increasing in popularity but many people still don’t know exactly what they are. They come from lightly crushed cacao beans. Their flavor is a bit bittersweet with the crunchy texture of roasted nuts.
Once harvested the cacao beans are cleaned and then air roasted. They are then placed in a winnower machine that partially crushes the beans while removing the outer shell. It is at this stage of the process that the product is known as cacao nibs. The nibs are then pulled and packaged for distribution. Other nibs continue in the process where they are turned into a superior grade of cocoa powder that is used in some of the world’s finest chocolates.
But what I really like is how these two ingredients transform an ordinary oatmeal into one with the taste of a pina colada with a subtle crunchy chocolaty topping!
What You’ll Need
- ¾ Cup Dry Oatmeal
- 1 Cup 1% Milk
- ¼ Cup Canned Coconut Milk
- ¼ Cup Water
- 2 Tsp Protein Powder
- 1 Banana
- 1 Tbsp Sliced Dry Roasted Almonds
- 1 Tsp Ground Flaxseed
- 1 Tbsp Organic Cacao Nibs
What to Do
- Add the milk and coconut milk to a small pot and bring to a boil
- Reduce heat and add the dry oatmeal and flaxseed and cook until absorbed (roughly 6-9 minutes)
- In small boil add the water and protein powder and mix until dissolved
- Slice the banana
- Once the oatmeal is finished cooking transfer to a bowl and top with banana, protein mixture and then the almonds and cacao nibs
Serves 1
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| Protein | 26 g |
| Fiber | 11 g |
| Carbs | 84 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Calories | 643 |
