Coconut Cherry Kamut Smoothie Bowl is an easy, delicious, filling blend of Kamut, coconut milk, spinach and dark sweet cherries.
I have been on an extended medical leave and it has been the longest couple months of my life. I feel like I have aged way beyond my years and I am officially completely eyelash-less. If peeling off my skin wasn't so much work and such a painful undertaking I would do that to escape what has been my life of late. That said, I am constantly reminded that things could be much worse.
I am alive after all and grateful for our medical system, paid work leave, family, friends and a Dude who loves me fiercely and unconditionally AND has kept me well-fed (at least when I am able to keep my food down).
Speaking of food... it feels like forever and a day since I have been in my kitchen for anything more than boiling water for tea. Probably a good thing, because my sleep pattern has been much like that of a newborn and we all know newborns have no place around kitchen appliances, especially a gas range/oven.
Blogging has been equally challenging - I basically fall asleep after a few sentences, deleting a post or two in error along the way. Until now, I hadn't written a post, or done much else for that matter, since May.
In short, I have never felt so fricking icky, tired and useless!
But back to the stuff that has sustained me over the last little while...
I am not sure why someone felt the need to strip my mason jar of its contents to fill a bowl, but I am generally open to change. Heck, I sometimes enjoy my breakfast frozen and on a stick, so the transition from cup to bowl isn't exactly earth-shattering. Delicious? Yes!
This Coconut Cherry Kamut Smoothie Bowl concoction has been one of my faves to date (here's another). What this lacked in colour (think cement), it delivered in taste. I mean, come on people... CHEEERRIES!!
Dark, sweet, delicious cherries and some other great ingredients like coconut milk, spinach and Kamut. We were out of oats, so Khorasan Wheat, known as Kamut®, was used instead. Kamut imparts a nutty flavour, is easily digestible and is described as a 'high energy wheat' because of its high lipids content. It is also said to be higher in protein (12-18%) and many minerals, selenium in particular. source
We started using Kamut® to replace some protein in the Dude's vegetarian lifestyle. A couple months ago, I experimented with Kamut in a number of ways, including baking and will share those recipes over the coming months.
In the meantime, give our Coconut Cherry Kamut Smoothie Bowl a try. If you can't find Kamut®, oats will work just fine and coconut milk can be substituted for kefir. Either way, I think you will find this, a satisfying bowl of deliciousness.
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Ingredients
- 500 ml coconut milk 2 cups, or kefir
- 130 g organic Kamut® flakes 1 ¼ cups, or oats
- Handful of organic baby spinach
- A generous handful of fresh cherries about a cup, pitted and chilled
- Date paste for sweetening optional
- Mix of favourite fruits and chia seeds for topping
Instructions
- Place the coconut milk and kamut flakes in a bowl and allow to soak for 10-15 minutes.
- Add to blender along with the spinach, cherries and sweetener (if using) and blend until smooth.
- Pour into bowls and top with fresh fruits of choice. I like a little crunch, so I usually enjoy mine topped with a little bit of kamut flakes or granola along with some fresh fruits and chia seeds.
Deb|EastofEdenCooking says
I am pleased to hear you are getting better! The lush Kamut bowl is a wonderful and healthy way to begin the day!
I Sugar Coat It! says
Thanks so very much, Deb.
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
Hope you are recovering well. So glad the Dude is taking such good care of you too 🙂 The smoothie bowls look gorgeous! Love the coconut and cherry combo!
I Sugar Coat It! says
Thanks, Kelly. Sooo very delicious!
Paula says
I'm so glad that Dude is there for you always and especially throughout this entire healing process that you are having to go endure. I know that you want your normal life back and that it is hard at times to wait for your body and soul to heal but it will and as it is doing so, know that you are growing stronger and more resilient with each passing day. Sending you bowlfuls of hugs and well wishes...a lot bigger than the bowls this lovely coconut cherry kamut smoothie is in. xoxo
I Sugar Coat It! says
BIG, LONG HUGS TO YOU PAULA!! xx
Regina says
Smoothie bowls are truly the best! I cannot believe it took me until a few months ago to realize. I am glad the mister and those bowls of nutrition are keeping you sustained. All the best for your full recovery.
I Sugar Coat It! says
Thanks, Regina!
emma says
J- What a beautiful dish! Would you be willing to share it with Kamut International for use on our website? We would give you credit and provide a link to your website. Please let me know if that is something you're interested in.
Best
Emma
I Sugar Coat It! says
I will follow-up with you via email, Emma. tx