Description
A quick and nutritious oatmeal smoothie packed with fruit, oats, and optional protein and nut butter for a creamy and satisfying breakfast or snack. This smoothie is easily customizable with your choice of fruits, dairy or dairy-free milk and yogurt, and sweetener, making it perfect for a healthy and delicious start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats or quick oats (45g)
- 2 cups fresh or frozen fruit of choice (240g)
- 3/4 cup milk of choice (180g)
- 2/3 cup yogurt or dairy-free alternative (160g)
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup or sweetener of choice (30g)
Optional Add-ins
- 1 scoop protein powder (30g)
- 2 tbsp almond butter (30g)
Instructions
- Prepare Fruit: For the best thick and cold smoothie, refrigerate or freeze your chosen fruit ahead of time. This ensures a refreshing texture.
- Process Oats (Optional): For a creamy texture, pulse the rolled oats alone in the blender until they become soft and powdery. Skip this step if you prefer a slightly chewy texture.
- Blend Ingredients: Add the fruit, processed or whole oats, milk, yogurt, sweetener, and any optional protein powder or almond butter into the blender. Blend on high speed until smooth. If using non-frozen fruit, blending will be easier even without a high-speed blender or tamper.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into glasses, mason jars, or bowls. Add your preferred toppings if desired.
- Enjoy or Store: Drink immediately for the best flavor and texture, or refrigerate leftovers in a covered container for up to five days.
Notes
- Freezing the fruit beforehand enhances the smoothie’s thickness and chill.
- Pulse oats for creaminess or keep whole for texture variety.
- Choose your favorite milk and yogurt to suit dietary preferences.
- Adjust sweetness with maple syrup or your preferred sweetener.
- Protein powder and almond butter add extra nutrition and flavor but are optional.
- Store smoothies in the fridge and consume within five days for freshness.
