Harvest Oatmeal To-Go
Before Create Your Nature, Winter Park’s newest fast-casual concept, I never would have imagined having oatmeal for dinner. As Bon Appetit predicted for 2016, the industry is hitting snooze on boring oats, and Create Your Nature is serving them up in some unique ways… along with many other health-conscious dishes in tow.
The café — owned and operated by husband-and-wife duo Dan and Kim Dill — is located at 1284 Orange Avenue in Winter Park. The space was recently renovated into a modern retail complex featuring a variety of local businesses, including The Bear & Peacock Brewery, Foxtail Coffee Co. and Dolce Vita Salon. (All of which are super legit and visit worthy.)
The menu boasts healthier options, such as açaí bowls, oatmeal blends and salads. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free items are available.
A few notables include:
Coastal Açaí Bowl
Açaí Bowls: Signature, Create-Your-Own and Kids’ options available
- All American | Blend: Blueberries, Banana, Organic Açaí // Toppings: Granola, Blueberries, Banana, Strawberries with Local Raw Honey
- Greensday | Blend: Pineapple, Banana, Avocado, Baby Spinach, Organic Açaí // Toppings: Granola, Almonds, Hemp Seeds, Pineapple and Kiwi
Oatmeal: Available in on-the-go mason jars and bowls
- Adults Only | Gluten Free Oats, Chia Seeds, Almond Milk, Greek Yogurt, Almonds, Apricot, Vanilla Bean and Tuaca Preserves
- Happy Hour (Choose from Steel Cut or Steel Cut/Quinoa Blend) | Parmesan Cheese, Pecans, Golden Raisins, Local Raw Honey
Trail Mix: (Customize to your liking)
- Granola, Walnuts, Pecans, Cashews, Almonds, Toasted Chickpeas, Chia Seeds, Hemp Seeds, Flax Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Golden Raisins
Salads: (Signature and Create-Your-Own options available)
- The ABC’S of Me | Baby Spinach,Romaine Lettuce,Blueberries, Strawberries, Pecans // Dressing: Chocolate Balsamic, Basil Olive Oil
- Cool Beans! | Black Beans, Garbanzo Beans, Celery, Tomato, Cucumber, Parsley, Mint // Dressing: Lemongrass-Mint Balsamic, Milanese-Gremolata Olive Oil
The Skinny
Trail Mix
Format: Fast Casual
What’s Açaí:
The açaí berry (pronounced ah-sigh-ee) is harvested from the Amazon. The superfood’s pure pulp is flash frozen before it makes its way to the U.S. The purple color comes from anthocyanin, which is also the reason for its high nutritional value in power antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and close to zero naturally occurring sugars per serving.
Atmosphere: Clean and warm, beach and nature design accents, great photography taken by Kim Dill in Costa Rica, and Washburn Imports’ Bali art pieces
Local Gems:
- Honey by Honey Feast
- Preserves by Sunchowder’s Emporia
- Oils and Balsamic Vinegars by Ancient Olive
- Coffee by Foxtail Coffee Co.
Something I Love: Food is served in bowls made out of coconut
Wi-Fi: Yes
One Dish Everyone Should Try But Might Not: Lacey Caprese | Choice of Oats, Diced Tomatoes, Avocado, Parmesan Cheese, Basil Olive Oil with Sea Salt and Cracked Pepper
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
If you catch me practicing my corn hole in the yard, please wait to say hi — I need silence when I throw ( I’m a beginner!)
Açaí you there!
Snack on,
Chauniqua Major, but we’re friends so call me Major!