I love having oats for breakfast, in different forms but Overnight Oatmeal Mugs have always been my favorite. And now I have another favorite-  Smoothie bowls! 

For the love of everything seasonal and local, I created this Summer smoothie bowl. The goodness of mangoes provides the perfect amount of micronutrients, oats make it fiber-rich, a scoop of Protein X for the protein boost and all this blended with coconut milk gives a dense and silky texture.

Blending the frozen mangoes, protein powder, and oats sans milk first gives a fair idea of how thick the mixture is and how much milk is required. Generally, 1-2 tbsps are enough here! If you like your smoothie to be extra rich, you can throw in a small frozen banana as well.

Tip: And always blend on low, ALWAYS!

This is a great breakfast option because:

1. The heat in summers reduces the appetite for hot food. This Summer Smoothie Bowl is perfect for such days!

2. It drastically cuts down on the time you spend in the kitchen.

3. A smaller portion of this makes  a perfect mid-meal/dessert

4. You can go crazy with customization- shredded unsweetened coconut, nut butters, nuts, seeds, chocolate chips and the list is endless!

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Summer Smoothie Bowl

Perfect breakfast for days when you don't feel like eating hot food!

Summer Smoothie Bowl Perfect breakfast for days when you don't feel like eating hot food!

• CourseBreakfast, Dessert

Servings	Prep Time
1bowl	10minutes

Servings Prep Time 1bowl 10minutes

Ingredients

Base

• 2-3tbsp OatsI used quaker oats
• 1scoop Protein PowderI used Danone ProtineX
• 1 cup Frozen mango cubes
• 1-2 tbsps Coconut MilkYou can use any milk of your choice

Toppings

• 6-8 CherriesYou can garnish it with some extra mango cubes or top with any seasonal fruit of your choice.
• a sprinkle Cocoa Powder
• 1tbsp Pumpkin SeedsOptional. You can replace with any other seeds.
• 1tbsp Peanut ButterOptional . Can be replaced with almond/cashew butter

Instructions

1. Throw in the oats, frozen mango cubes, protein powder in a blender and blend on low.
2. Add a splash of any milk of your choice. Blend till it is thick and creamy.
3. Transfer to a serving bowl(s) (You can refrigerate it for 20-30mins/overnight if you want.)
4. Top it with your favorites- I added some pumpkin seeds, peanut butter, and cherries.
5. Complete the Summer Smoothie Bowl with a sprinkle of cocoa powder. (Or cinnamon if you prefer that)

Recipe Notes

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