This yummy, easy, nutrient-packed Tropical Loquat Macadamia Cereal Bowl is a great loquat recipe to start your day off the right way with a flavorful vegan, gluten-free breakfast filled with fruit, whole grains, and essential nutrients.
Do you have a bunch of ripe loquats (or even a loquat tree) and are you looking for ways to use up those apricot-colored beauties? Here you go! Create a flavorful loquat cereal bowl to start your day the right way. When loquats are in season, you can easily incorporate them into your breakfast bowl for a nutrient-packed, plant-based recipe brimming with flavor and nutrition. This 6-ingredient vegan, gluten-free Tropical Loquat Macadamia Cereal Bowl recipe can be ready in about 30 minutes, offering a great way to boost your busy day with good health and taste. The combination of steel cut oats, loquats, macadamia nuts, and shredded coconut provides protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals, which will help you feel full and provide energy and the nutrients you need to get through the day.
How to Eat Loquat
What are loquats? What do you do with loquat fruits? These small, orange-yellow colored fruits may look like apricots, but they are actually an ancient fruit that grows on trees that originated in Southeastern China. For the past 1,000 years, Japan has been one of the greatest producers of loquats in the world. But loquat trees are grown all over the world in a wide variety of climates. They can even be grown in your own backyard in many parts of the US, such as California. I see loquats growing in my own neighborhood, and they are available each year at my local farmers market. These trees can survive for many years and produce loquats during the spring and summer time, because sunshine and warm weather are essential for developing its fruit. Loquats are very versatile, you can simply eat them whole, or slice them into cereals, salads, smoothies, and fruit desserts. If you are interested in learning more about loquat recipes and cooking ideas, check out this loquats blog.
Loquat Benefits
Loquats are a delicious, nutritious food. Similar to an apricot, the smooth, fuzzy yellow-orange skin of loquats provides a tangy flavor, while the yellow interior contains a citrus-like, sweet, and sour flavor that allows for great versatility in numerous loquat recipes. In addition to the mouthwatering taste of a loquat, they are also incredibly nutrient-packed. They are rich in vitamin A, fiber, antioxidants, potassium, iron, copper, manganese, and more! In fact, the intake of these vitamins and minerals has been shown to decrease the negative health risks associated with diabetes, stress, and anxiety. If you are interested in learning more about how to incorporate loquats in your favorite dishes, check out this blog.
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This yummy, easy, nutrient-packed Tropical Loquat Macadamia Cereal Bowl is a great loquat recipe to start your day off the right way with a flavorful vegan, gluten-free breakfast filled with fruit, whole grains, and essential nutrients.
- Place water in a small pot, cover, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and stir in the oats, cover, and cook until the oats have achieved a thick consistency, are tender, and all the water has been absorbed (about 30 minutes).
- While the oats are cooking, slice the loquats, and remove the seeds. Peel or leave unpeeled, depending on your preference.
- Divide the oats among two bowls.
- Top with sliced loquats, macadamia nuts, shredded coconut, and agave syrup.
- If desired, serve with plant-based milk.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 9 g
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