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Blood Orange & Coconut Yogurt Bowl [Recipe]

March 13, 2015 By Laura

Vegas and I have lived together for a whole week!

I think she’s getting used to my yogurt creations.

We don’t have an oven yet (they’re hooking it up today!), so we’ve been eating a lot of “easy” stuff.  There’s been a whole lot of Whole Foods hot bar action, sandwiches, and yogurt bowls.  Vegas gave the thumbs up to her first carrot cake batter bowl, so I decided to expose her to new strange but good yogurt creations.

blood-orange

Blood oranges are among my favorite fruits.  They’re only in season for a few months, so I’m taking full advantage.  I’ve been craving citrus a lot in general lately… I think it’s the whole California sun thing.

Blood oranges get their red color comes from an antioxidant called anthocyanin.  Due to this, they contain greater amounts of antioxidants than other oranges.  They also have a unique flavor profile – they have a raspberry-like taste in addition to the citrus.  They can be sweet or a bit tart, depending on the variety.

Blood Orange Coconut Yogurt Bowl

The orange in this yogurt bowl was on the sweet side, perfectly complimenting the coconut flavors.  And it added to the whole California beach mood.


Blood Orange & Coconut Yogurt Bowl [Recipe]

Blood Orange & Coconut Yogurt Bowl

  • 1/2 C Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder (I use Growing Naturals)
  • 1 T coconut flour
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp coconut extract
  • Unsweetened vanilla cashew milk (or other liquid), enough to thin to your preference
  • 1/2 blood orange, sectioned

Mix everything but the blood orange in a small bowl.

Section orange and arrange slices artistically atop the yogurt mix (or just toss ’em on if you’re not taking pics).


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I just realized we don’t have a microwave…

Have you ever had a blood orange?

What is your favorite no-cook meal?

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Comments

  1. Juli@1000lovelythings says

    March 13, 2015 at 5:13 AM

    This looks really yummy and refreshing. With spring only an heartbeat away it’s definitely the time for yoghurt bowls. I like blood orange or better aany citrus fruit available. But I don’t eat them too often as I am way too lazy to peel them!
    Hope you two accomodate soon. It’s such a great time when you properly start living together. Exciting and wonderful 🙂

    • Laura says

      March 18, 2015 at 7:22 AM

      I hear you on the peel. I started peeling them like an apple and then sectioning them. It’s a lot easier!

  2. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says

    March 13, 2015 at 6:55 AM

    No oven for a week??? I have no idea what I’d do with myself or eat! I’ve never had a blood orange but all these flavors sound really good. How’s the unpacking going?

  3. Susie @ SuzLyfe says

    March 13, 2015 at 7:10 AM

    Whenever I don’t have an oven I feel like I am traveling–you know, how when you are staying at the hotel with a suite but not a full kitchen. But you are home, so that must just be annoying. I love blood oranges. I got addicted to them in Italy years ago and basically blood oranged myself out!

    • Laura says

      March 18, 2015 at 7:26 AM

      That’s where I learned to love them too! Blood orange juice… mmmmm…

  4. Jen @ Chase the Red Grape says

    March 13, 2015 at 7:31 AM

    I am hunting high and low for blood oranges at the moment and can’t find them!!

  5. lindsay says

    March 13, 2015 at 7:38 AM

    thank goodness for microwaves and hot bars… food bars that is. 😉

    This looks refreshing, i so need! <3

  6. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    March 13, 2015 at 8:23 AM

    I still have not had a blood orange this season….time is running out!

  7. Heather (Where's the Beach) says

    March 13, 2015 at 8:34 AM

    You know, I know that I have had blood oranges in a dish, but never just peeled and eaten one. I think yogurt bowls are the perfect no-cook meal.

    • Laura says

      March 18, 2015 at 7:30 AM

      Whole Foods! They’d be good in one of those salads from the Mexican place where we met you guys too!

  8. Parita @ myinnershakti says

    March 13, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    I was just telling Vishnu how proud I am of him for eating more healthy without me having to say anything. I like this think this is 100% because of being married to me! 🙂 Can’t wait to read about more of your adventures out west!

    • Laura says

      March 18, 2015 at 7:31 AM

      Vegas snacked on carrots the other day and I felt so proud. LOL!

  9. Tara @ Sweat like a Pig says

    March 13, 2015 at 9:34 AM

    Yum! How are you finding it living with Vegas? I think it’s so rare to find a marriage where the couple hasn’t “lived in sin” beforehand! From your IG pics, it looks like marital bliss in SD 🙂

    • Laura says

      March 18, 2015 at 7:32 AM

      I joke a lot about how we are so awesome for not living in sin. LOL! It’s fun so far! Especially when she cooks me dinner. 😉

  10. Courtney Bentley says

    March 13, 2015 at 11:36 AM

    Yum I love blood oranges! Whenever my husband leaves I am SO lazy and just make tons of yoghurt bowls and dream of Whole Foods cold/hot bars since we do not have them in Bangkok! I should start a business! Thank you for sharing xo C

    • Laura says

      March 18, 2015 at 7:33 AM

      You should! Every time I’m in Europe I want to open a Waffle House.

  11. K / Pure & Complex says

    March 13, 2015 at 4:41 PM

    I really have to eat more yogurt. I can’t believe I haven’t already done so, but I really do. So I think this will be my intro into it.

    Kay of Pure & Complex
    http://www.purecomplex.com

  12. Lauren says

    March 13, 2015 at 10:06 PM

    Oooh I want this for breakfast in the morning! Blood oranges are the best! Also how is the cashew milk? I haven’t tried it yet.
    I lived without a microwave for years and found I adapted pretty well and that I preferred taking the longer route. Eventually one of my friends couldn’t stand that I didn’t have one and sort of forced one on me. Living without an oven would be much harder I think! Happy oven install!
    I think my favorite no cook meal is olive tapenade on anything 😉

    • Laura says

      March 18, 2015 at 7:35 AM

      I love the cashew milk! It’s so rich I can’t believe it’s unsweetened.

  13. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    March 13, 2015 at 11:05 PM

    Dude. Blood Orange Gelato. The ONLY fruit flavour I’d eat.

    This sounds good…like a coconut citrus pudding. Done.

    • Laura says

      March 18, 2015 at 7:36 AM

      Right?! Fruit doesn’t belong in dessert. It’s just wrong without chocolate.

  14. Ashley @ A Lady Goes West says

    March 14, 2015 at 11:26 AM

    Delish! I actually just bought a pre-made “blood orange” Greek yogurt, which I was excited to see. And I’m a huge fan of strange but good foods of course. Hope all is well in the new place, even with your lack of appliances! 🙂

  15. Jody - Fit at 57 says

    March 14, 2015 at 2:25 PM

    EASY!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂 I am so happy for your happiness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • Laura says

      March 18, 2015 at 7:38 AM

      No oven does make for some easy ones! 😉 Thank you. xoxo

  16. rachel says

    March 14, 2015 at 11:17 PM

    I have never tried blood oranges!!! how do they compare to regular oranges!! this looks tasty btw! 🙂

    • Laura says

      March 18, 2015 at 7:41 AM

      Just like I said in the post – it’s different. A little raspberry and they can be on the tart side (but not always).

  17. Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says

    March 15, 2015 at 11:17 AM

    My favorite are blood orange mimosas. Oh yes, they’re a thing.

    • Laura says

      March 18, 2015 at 7:42 AM

      Oh yes. I have indulged once or twice. Or more…

  18. Abby @ BackAtSquareZero says

    March 15, 2015 at 7:55 PM

    Love blood orange. Looks amazing.

  19. janet @ the taste space says

    March 15, 2015 at 8:59 PM

    No oven might be hard for me… At least you are living in summertime, so it might not be so bad. We recently bought a house but without an oven. Hopefully it will be delivered before we arrive. 🙂

    • Laura says

      March 18, 2015 at 7:44 AM

      New ovens are the best! You don’t realize how much you use it til you don’t have one. The stove top in particular!

  20. AwesomelyOZ says

    March 15, 2015 at 10:31 PM

    Yes blood oranges are yummy! I love all oranges though. My favorite non-cook meal is CEREAL! Or oatmeal. 🙂 Either ones are really delicious. MmM Fruity Cheerios! Have a great one Laura -Iva

    • Laura says

      March 18, 2015 at 7:45 AM

      Cereal – Cheerios in particular – will always be a special love. With a banana on top. Perfection.

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