Sick of the same old oatmeal for breakfast? Try this tropical twist on oatmeal for a new way to start the day! It’s easy to modify this recipe to fit your plant-based, kidney friendly diet.

We used Coconut milk beverage in this recipe to play up the tropical flavor. Any plant-based milk without phosphorus additives will work. Find out how to check for phosphorus additives here!

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Tropical Coconut Oatmeal

Try this delicious tropical twist on oatmeal for a new way to start the day! We used Coconut milk beverage in this recipe to really play up the tropical flavor, but any plant-based milk will work.

Recipe developed by Clarissa Paimanta, RD and tested by Jessica Prohn, MS, RD, CSR, LDN.

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Low Phosphorus, Low Potassium, Low Protein, Low Sodium, Plant-Based

Diet Type: CKD, Dialysis, VLPD

Servings: 2 servings

Calories: 398kcal

Author: Clarissa Paimanta, RD

Ingredients

• 2 cups coconut milk beverage
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 1/2 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1 mango peeled, seeded, and cubed
• 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

Instructions

• In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine coconut milk beverage or light coconut milk, oats, and chia seeds.
• Bring to a boil while stirring, then reduce heat and simmer for about 5-10 minutes or until all the liquid has been absorbed and all the oats are cooked.
• Divide into serving bowls and top with cubed mangoes and coconut flakes.

Variations:

• Higher Calorie: Add a tablespoon of coconut butter as topping.
• Higher Protein: Add a sprinkle of chopped almonds, brazil nuts, or cashews as toppings.
• Lower Potassium: Substitute 1½ cup pineapple for the mango and use rice milk instead of coconut milk beverage to lower potassium to ~380 mg per serving.

Notes

You may have heard that nuts, beans, and whole grains are not a great choice for a kidney-friendly diet because they are high in phosphorus.  Wondering why we include them in many of our recipes?  We include beans, nuts, and whole grains because only about 40% of phosphorus found in these plant foods are absorbed by humans. This makes them a good fit for most people's diets! If you have questions about adding these foods to your diet, please reach out to your dietitian.

Nutrition

Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 415mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 1125IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 190mg | Iron: 3mg

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