I was looking for a more liquid meal on a carb-up day since I was struggling to eat due to a tooth issue I was having, but I wanted it to be filling. I stumbled on the idea of an oatmeal smoothie, and thought it was genius. It's basically a drinkable version of overnight oats. Of course, I ensured that my soaking process allowed the oats to ferment, thereby breaking down the fibres and making the nutrients more accessible, adding in a little fat from coconut oil to help it be more easily absorbed.
Vegan Carb-Up Strawberry Banana Fermented Oatmeal Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup gluten-free organic rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon probiotic yogurt or raw cider vinegar
- ⅓ cup lukewarm water (105-110F)
- Pinch of fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin coconut oil
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- ¾ cup unsweetened coconut milk beverage (*Or any non-dairy milk.)
- ¼ cup coconut milk yogurt or 0% fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons vegan vanilla protein powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup frozen banana
- 1 teaspoon raw honey (OR sugar-free honey substitute if you prefer.) (*Optional, adjust to taste)
Directions:
Stir together oats and yogurt or raw cider vinegar and water in a small bowl. Cover with a kitchen towel and allow to soak at room temperature for 8-24 hours.
Drain. Add oats and salt to a small pot and cover with enough fresh water to cover the oats, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Lower heat to low and allow to simmer for 5 min. Remove from heat and stir in coconut oil. Allow to cool completely.
Add oats and all remaining ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust to preferred sweetness. Top with a little extra ground cinnamon if desired and enjoy!
Did you make this carb-up vegan savoury roast pumpkin hummus recipe? If so, please let me know how it turned out in the comments. Or if you share pics of your creations on Instagram, please tag me so I can see them. Enjoy! :)
