I couldn’t be more excited to share this Valentine’s Day inspired recipe with you! What really makes this recipe special is the tropical, sweet taste of the dragon fruit paired with the candy-like taste of chewy, dried goji berries (convinced I discovered the best food pairing of all time). Walnuts add a crunch, while fresh cranberries balance the sweetness of the recipe with a mild tart flavor.
This recipe uses many superfoods, and is especially rich in antioxidants. It’s also vegan and gluten-free.
Reasons to Love this Recipe
- Organic rolled oats: This naturally gluten-free whole grain provides long-lasting energy that will keep you feeling full for longer. It’s also higher in protein than most grains. They’re loaded with nutrients, and minerals like iron, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, folate, B vitamins, & more. Oats contain powerful antioxidants, called avenanthramides. I recommend always purchasing organic, as oats are often exposed to glyphosate.
- Dragon fruit: High in antioxidants like Vitamin C, Betalains, and Carotenoids, this tropical superfood tastes incredible and adds the dreamy, magenta color to the oats.
- Banana: Bananas are full of many important nutrients and minerals like potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and more. They’re a good source of fiber and contain powerful antioxidants.
- Chia seeds: Chia seeds are high in fiber, protein, calcium, manganese, phosphorus, and more. Plus, they’re loaded with antioxidants.
- Cinnamon: Cinnamon is extremely high in antioxidants, and also has anti-inflammatory properties.
- Flax seeds: Flax seeds are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, high-quality protein, fiber, and many other important nutrients and minerals. Flax seeds contain up to 800x more Ligans, a powerful antioxidant, than any other plant food.
- Goji berries (also known as wolfberries): Goji berries are loaded with fiber, iron, and Vitamins A and C. They’re also high in antioxidants.
- Walnuts: Full of antioxidants and omega-3s. Supports a healthy gut, brain function, and male reproductive health.
- Cranberries: Cranberries are loaded with Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, and Copper. Also a great source of antioxidants.
Pink Dragon Fruit Oatmeal
Healthy, colorful oatmeal topped with seeds, nuts and fruit. Vegan and gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 1 cup organic oats
- 1 cup dragon fruit
- 1 cup plant-based milk
- 1 cup filtered water
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1-2 tbsp brown sugar (add more or less depending on desired sweetness)
- 1 tsp ground flax seeds
- 1 banana
- goji berries
- walnuts
- cranberries
Instructions
- Add the water, plant-based milk, and oats to a pot and bring to a low boil.
- Once at a boil, add the dragon fruit. Continue to let it simmer and stir occasionally until the consistency is thick (usually takes about 5-10 minutes).
- Once it's at your desired consistency, remove from the heat. Serve with a banana, and add the rest of the toppings.
Helpful Tips
- I recommend making extra servings of this recipe to eat later in the week. Store it in the fridge for 3-5 days, or in the freezer for up to a month. I like keeping it in mason jars so that I can easily bring it with me and reheat it later if I’m on the go.
- Frozen dragon fruit is ideal for this recipe because it’s picked in season at peak ripeness.
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