Tired of green smoothies every morning? Try my raw breakfast bowl, a chia-based apple cereal that has turned into one of my most popular raw breakfast recipes.
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Recipe Directions
- 1. Shred your apple using a hand shredder. (If making only one or two bowls, I use a mandoline slicer with the shredder attachment. If making this for many people, probably easiest to shred in a food processor.)
- 2. Place shredded apple in bowl, and top with remaining ingredients.
- 3. Top with the cashew milk (best) or alternatively use water.
- 4. Stir vigourously. Within a couple of minutes the chia seeds and shredded coconut will absorb the liquid and you will have a delicious, ready to eat raw breakfast cereal.
The Rawtarian's Thoughts
By The Rawtarian This recipe is very similar to my raw breakfast cereal recipe; however, there are a couple of key differences - especially the addition of the coconut and the shredding of the apple.
In fact, it is the shredded apple that makes up the recipe - and gives it a stellar texture!
This recipe is for one person.
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Nutrition Facts
Nutritional score: 89 out of 100
- This recipe is very low in Calories, Carbohydrates, and Sodium.
- This recipe is low in Fat.
- This recipe is a good source of Dietary Fiber.
- This recipe is a noteworthy source of Protein, Calcium, Iron, Riboflavin, and Vitamin E.
Amounts per 90 g (3 oz) suggested serving
| Name | Amount | % Daily |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 199 | 8 % |
| Protein | 4 g | 8 % |
| Fat | 11 g | 14 % |
| Carbohydrates | 23 g | 7 % |
| Dietary Fiber | 7 g | 23 % |
| Sugars | 12 g | |
| Calcium | 104 mg | 10 % |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 12 % |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
Source: USDA, The Rawtarian
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The Rawtarian
Mar 09, 2013
Hi Tobi, I'd love to know what you think!
Tara
Mar 03, 2013
Hello Rawtarian! Thank you for this recipe. I am not vegan but I am trying to incorporate more raw food into my diet. I had the modified version of this recipe this morning and it was delish! I have posted the recipe below:
1 shredded apple; 1 tablespoon flax seeds; 1 tablespoon raisins; I tablespoon pumpkin seeds; 1 tablespoon almonds; Sprinkle of cinnamon & 1/3 cup soy milk (This is all I had on hand :-( )
This will become a staple as it it delicious and quick to make. I will try again with homemade almond milk.
Thanks again for the recipe,
Tara
The Rawtarian
Mar 09, 2013
Hi Tara, those substitutions sound great!
I love it too, and, as you mentioned, you can switch it up a bit depending on what you have on hand - this keeps it interesting too!
Tom
Feb 21, 2013
Yum! I replaced the Cashew milk with Almond milk, the buckwheat groats with buckwheat flakes (couldn't find the groats!) and added some cranberries... delicious! Thanks
The Rawtarian
Feb 21, 2013
Hey Tom - so glad you liked :)
Summer
Feb 19, 2013
I had this for a snack last night (with almond milk) & again for breakfast this morning (with water & added 1 tbsp of ground flax seed for my daily dose of Omega 3). This is SO GOOD. After I got settled at work, I emailed the recipe to my husband, my mom, my mother-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law & about 6 people at work. :) It's light & crunchy & satisfying & just down-right yummy. Thanks for the great recipe! I can't wait to try it with dried cranberries & dried blueberries and...
The Rawtarian
Feb 20, 2013
Hi Summer! You are so cute with your emailing lol. Glad you liked! It's a really handy recipe, and I like to switch it up a bit every time so that it doesn't get boring. I had it this morning myself!
Anu
Feb 12, 2013
Could I substitute the almond milk with skim milk instead, would that affect the recipe at all? :)
Amazing site, your recipes are absolutely brilliant, and completely fuss-free to boot!
The Rawtarian
Feb 12, 2013
Hi Anu, dairy milk isn't raw, but really you could use any time of "milk" on top - just like any breakfast cereal the choice of milk is yours and it won't really affect the recipe much. good question
HappyDance
Jan 30, 2013
Yummy! I used Steel Cut Oats since that's what I had. No coconut on hand, so substituted one ring of pineapple for two servings. Hubby liked it, too! This will be made again and again. Thanks so much!
The Rawtarian
Jan 30, 2013
When a hubby likes I call that a success. :)
Teresa Hudec
Jan 29, 2013
I had to tell about five friends about this as soon as I tasted it. This is UNBELIEVABLY good!!
The Rawtarian
Jan 29, 2013
Lol I call that a success!
Sandy
Jan 27, 2013
Can I use almond milk instead of cashew milk? I know I can, but is it as good and does the almond milk soak up the chia seeds as well?
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The Rawtarian
Jan 27, 2013
Hi Sandy, yes you can use any type of nut milk - they will all work the same :)
Brittney
Jan 24, 2013
Do you mind if I feature this recipe in my Positive Life for Me newsletter? (https://subscribetoapositivelife.wordpress.com/)
I have a feeling it will be accepted and tried by many. I can provide links and references back to your page. :)
The Rawtarian
Jan 26, 2013
Hi Brittney, you go right ahead. Thanks for asking! Just make it clear where it came from and I am happy. Thanks and happy newslettering!
Grace
Dec 28, 2012
hey laura! Would it be fine if i used almond milk for this ? Would it taste just as good?
The Rawtarian
Dec 29, 2012
Hi Grace, yes, definitely! Almond milk would be great too, either is fine. Use whatever nut milk that you have on hand
Heike
Dec 12, 2012
Absolutely delicious and I got super energy from this goodie.
The Rawtarian
Dec 16, 2012
Hi Heike! I am so glad you enjoyed it : )
Raw newb
Dec 09, 2012
This is surprisingly satisfying
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The Rawtarian
Dec 11, 2012
I am so glad you enjoyed it, RN :)
Lisa G. @ rawfoodwannabe.com
Dec 09, 2012
This is my first trial with chia seeds. Been wanting to make it since I first saw your video about it. This is Mucho D-licsh and I even used water; should be amazing with nut mylk! So much tastier, way more nutritious and kinder on the tummy than processed cereals. Its that holiday time of year so I made mine with shredded pear and dried cranberries (which weren't raw but one of these days I will dry my own). I honestly can't taste the cranberries but the pear is probably a good way to change it up every once in a while. You had mentioned some emotional discomfort with sipping on breakfast smoothies this time of year - I don't blame you. Maybe you could have some of your raw breakfast bowl with heated (but no hotter than 105) mylk.
The Rawtarian
Dec 11, 2012
Hi Lisa! The pear/cran combo sounds delightful. A nice way to switch it up! I agree, it is even better with almond milk, but it definitely works with water - I have it with water 50% of the time. :) Glad you are on the chia train! Next stop, chia puddings!!
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