Strawberry Cashew Cream Bowl (Printable)
Creamy strawberry-cashew blend topped with crunchy toasted granola for a satisfying breakfast.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Smoothie Base
01 - 1 cup frozen strawberries
02 - 1 frozen banana
03 - 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked 2-4 hours and drained
04 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
05 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of sea salt
→ Granola Crumble
08 - 1/2 cup rolled oats
09 - 1/4 cup chopped raw almonds
10 - 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
11 - 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
12 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
13 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
14 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
15 - Pinch of salt
→ Toppings
16 - Sliced fresh strawberries
17 - Banana slices
18 - Chia seeds
19 - Fresh mint leaves
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine oats, almonds, coconut, sunflower seeds, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Toss until evenly coated. Spread mixture in a dry skillet over medium heat and toast, stirring frequently, for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside to cool completely.
02 - Place frozen strawberries, frozen banana, soaked and drained cashews, almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt in a high-speed blender. Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed. If mixture is too thick, add additional almond milk 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
03 - Divide the smoothie mixture evenly between two serving bowls. Sprinkle the cooled granola crumble generously over the top. Arrange fresh strawberry slices, banana slices, chia seeds, and fresh mint leaves on top as desired. Serve immediately while smoothie is thick and granola remains crunchy.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The cashew base creates this ridiculous creaminess that makes you forget you're basically eating fruit and nuts for breakfast
- That granola crumble stays perfectly crunchy and takes literally five minutes to throw together
02 -
- If you forget to soak your cashews, boil them for 15 minutes and they'll work almost as well
- The smoothie base melts faster than ice cream, so don't walk away once it's poured
03 -
- If your blender struggles, add the liquid first and let the frozen fruit sit for a minute to soften slightly
- The granola crumble is also amazing on yogurt, oatmeal, or eaten standing in front of the pantry