Description
A quick and nutritious oatmeal smoothie blending rolled oats, fresh or frozen fruit, milk, yogurt, and optional protein and almond butter for a creamy, satisfying breakfast or snack that can be enjoyed immediately or stored for up to five days.
Ingredients
Scale
Main 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)
- 1 scoop protein powder (optional, 30g)
- 2 tbsp almond butter (optional, 30g)
Instructions
- Prepare the fruit: For the best thick and cold smoothie, refrigerate or freeze the fruit ahead of time to ensure a chilled, refreshing texture.
- Prep the oats: For a creamy texture, pulse the rolled oats in a blender until they become soft and powdery; skip this step if you prefer a slightly chewy oatmeal texture.
- Blend all ingredients: Add the prepared oats, fruit, milk, yogurt, sweetener, protein powder, and almond butter to the blender. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth. Use non-frozen fruit if your blender is not high speed or doesn’t have a tamper to help blend thick ingredients evenly.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into glasses, mason jars, or bowls. Add toppings of your choice, such as fresh fruit, nuts, or seeds, if desired.
- Store leftovers: Enjoy immediately or refrigerate any leftovers in a covered container for up to five days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Using frozen fruit helps achieve a cold, thick smoothie without ice diluting the flavor.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount or type of sweetener according to your taste.
- Omitting protein powder and almond butter will reduce calories and fat but also lower protein content.
- Use dairy-free milk and yogurt alternatives to make this recipe vegan and lactose-free.
- For a thinner smoothie, increase the milk quantity slightly.
