Oatmeal Smoothies
Blueberry Banana Oatmeal Smoothie
Oatmeal smoothies are the perfect smoothies for breakfast, lunch or a healthy snack. We know what you're thinking: Oats…in a smoothie?! But it's not as crazy as it may sound. Love the idea of a smoothie for breakfast, but wish it filled you up a little more? The key to a good breakfast is making sure it has the power to carry you through the morning. One of the easiest ways to do this? Add a scoop of oats!
Think about it this way: A bowl of oats topped with your favorite fruit or nuts makes a seriously satisfying and nourishing start to the day. Well, oats can do the same thing for your smoothie. They make for a drink that's thicker, heartier, and all around more filling and nourishing. The fiber in oats helps to slow down digestion, which can stabilize your blood sugar levels. They even impart a subtle nutty flavor.
You can use any smoothie recipe and add oats to it. The amount of oats you'll add can vary depending on your smoothie recipe, but a good rule of thumb is about 1/4 cup cup of whole rolled oats per serving, up to 1/2 cup. Oats will thicken your smoothie. The amount you add will vary depending on how thick your smoothie already is. Remember: You can always add more. So if you're not quite sure about how much to add, start with less and then you can always use more until you get the consistency you like.
There are several ways to make oatmeal smoothies.
- Dry Oatmeal: Add uncooked oatmeal to your smoothie, whirl in blender, and drink right away. Whole rolled oats, quick oats, and instant oats work the best for this method. Adding dry oats directly into your smoothie is definitely the easiest method.
- Soaked Oatmeal: Dry whole rolled oats and oatmeal will change the texture of your smoothie. If you don’t want that, just soak them first for a few minutes in the same liquid you will use in your smoothie. They only need to soak for a few minutes to become softer. Soaking oats before adding them to your smoothie will make the texture smoother and creamier than adding dry oats. You’ll need to pre-soak steel cut oats, oat groats, raw oats, and some oatmeal before putting them in your smoothie because they are thick and tough. Soaking them overnight is recommended to help make them softer and easier to blend. Let it sit in the frig overnight. The next day, whirl it in the blender.
- Cooked Oatmeal: You can speed up the prep time of steel cut oats and oat groats by cooking them for about a half hour before putting them in your smoothie. This is faster than letting them soak overnight, but remember to leave time for them to cool. Make them the night before for your breakfast smoothie, or at least a couple hours in advance. If you regularly cook oatmeal for breakfast, you can use leftover oatmeal to make a smoothie.
Here are some ideas to get you started.
FMM: Some of these recipes use 1/2 cup oatmeal, some use 1/4 cup. I like the Chocolate Overnight Oatmeal Smoothie made with 1/2 cup, but I wanted to use up some frozen fruit I had (pineapple, mango, and strawberry mix), and used 1/2 cup. I did add 1 Tbsp. chia seeds and 1 Tbsp. flax seeds, and it came out very thick. I had added 1 cup milk, but had to add a lot more. Maybe I should have added ice, but the fruit was very frozen and I had a hard time getting it chopped up in the blender. Ice seems to melt quickly and add extra liquid to the smoothie.
*Chocolate Overnight Oatmeal Smoothie
from http://www.runningwithspoons.com/
Fruit Version: This is good made without the cocoa powder. The combination of the almond butter, the extracts and maple syrup/honey is really good. The next day add about 1 cup frozen fruit, such as blueberries, and blend. I added yogurt to this blueberry version, which wasn't in the original recipe. This recipe is sort of a combination of this recipe and the Berry Oat Breakfast Smoothie.
The chocolate version is good with a frozen banana blended in.
1/2 cup (40 g) rolled oats
1 Tbsp (7 g) chia seeds [increase to 2 Tbsp to make more like a chia pudding]
1 Tbsp (16 g) natural almond butter
2 Tbsp (10 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup (240 ml) unsweetened vanilla almond milk
[1/3 cup vanilla yogurt or greek yogurt]
1 Tbsp (15 ml) maple syrup [or honey]
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
[1/2 tsp. almond extract]
The night before, add all ingredients to the bowl of your blender and give it a stir to ensure that everything is well combined. Cover and place in fridge for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.
The next morning, blend until a smooth and creamy consistency is reached, adding more milk if smoothie is too thick. Transfer back to a bowl or glass, add desired toppings, and enjoy!
Note: Chia seeds start absorbing liquid and forming a gel coating within 5 to 10 minutes, but they need at least 15 to 20 minutes to properly expand and soften for safe digestion.
FMM: I added a frozen banana the next morning, poured it into a bowl and topped with pitted fresh cherries and toasted slivered almonds. It was good and it made a lot. I would like to try this without my additions as a drinkable smoothie. I tasted it before it was refrigerated overnight, and without my additions, and it was quite good.
Another time, I made the smoothie as written, but did not refrigerate overnight. I let it sit in the frig for about 20 - 30 minutes to let the oatmeal and chia seeds absorb liquid; it needed to be cooler. So I then added about 1/2 ice and whizzed it again in the blender. Quite good and would do this again.
Yields: 1 serving
Almond Joy Overnight Oatmeal Smoothie
from http://www.runningwithspoons.com/
1/2 cup (40 g) rolled oats
1 Tbsp (7 g) chia seeds
1 Tbsp (7 g) unsweetened shredded coconut
2 tsp (3 g) cacao powder
1 cup (240 ml) unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1 Tbsp (15 ml) maple syrup
1/8 tsp almond extract
optional toppings: chocolate chips, shredded coconut, slivered almonds, etc.
The night before, add all the ingredients except for the toppings to a medium-sized mixing bowl and mix to ensure that everything is well combined. Cover with plastic wrap (or transfer to a sealed container) and place in the fridge for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.
The next morning, transfer the contents of bowl to a blender, and blend until a smooth and creamy consistency is reached. Transfer back to bowl, add desired toppings, and enjoy!
Note: Chia seeds start absorbing liquid and forming a gel coating within 5 to 10 minutes, but they need at least 15 to 20 minutes to properly expand and soften for safe digestion.
Yields: 1 serving
Chocolate Malt Oatmeal Smoothie
from https://www.wellplated.com/
A filling oatmeal smoothie that tastes just like a chocolate malt! Perfect for making healthy breakfast shakes or dessert.
1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats or quick oats
1 large banana, cut into slices and frozen
1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk, vanilla soymilk, or coconut milk
3 to 4 tablespoons malted milk powder
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup (optional)
Chopped malted milk candies (optional)
Place the oats in your blender and pulse a few times to pulverize. Add the banana, almond milk, cocoa powder, and 3 tablespoons malted milk powder and blend until smooth. Taste and add maple syrup 1 teaspoon at a time, as desired. For a stronger malt taste, add 1 additional tablespoon malted milk powder. Enjoy immediately, topped with chopped malted milk candies as desired.
YIELD: 1 smoothie
Black Forest Smoothie
from http://www.runningwithspoons.com/
Technically speaking, it’s a chocolate cherry chia smoothie… Cherries and cocoa for some antioxidant awesomeness. Dates for an extra kick of natural sweetness. Oats for filling fiber. Chia seeds for healthy omega 3’s… Basically lots and lots of goodness in one ridiculously thick and creamy smoothie. You can even add a scoop of your favourite protein powder if you want a little extra oomph, or toss in a handful of spinach to help you get your greens in.
1 cup frozen cherries
1 - 2 (15 - 30 g) Medjool dates, depending on desired sweetness
1/4 cup (20 g) rolled oats
1 Tbsp (7 g) chia seeds
2 Tbsp (10 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup (240 ml) unsweetened almond milk
1 scoop (30 g) of your favourite protein powder (optional)
1 -2 handfuls of baby spinach (optional)
Place all ingredients into any standard blender and blend until smooth. This smoothie can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for extra thickness and creaminess. The longer it sits, the thicker it gets!
Note: Chia seeds start absorbing liquid and forming a gel coating within 5 to 10 minutes, but they need at least 15 to 20 minutes to properly expand and soften for safe digestion.
Yields: 1 large smoothie
Berry Oat Breakfast Smoothie
from https://www.lecremedelacrumb.com/
See my variation I came up with for the Chocolate Overnight Oatmeal Smoothie that uses blueberries instead of cocoa. It was better than this recipe.
1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
1 cup milk (more as needed)
1/2 cup frozen berries
3 tablespoons honey (or to taste)
1/3 cup vanilla yogurt or greek yogurt
1/4 cup ice
Add all ingredients to a blender. Cover tightly and pulse until ice is broken up, then puree until smooth. Taste and add sweeter if needed or milk if it is too thick. Serve immediately.
Serves 1 - 2
Cherry Almond Smoothie
from http://www.quakeroats.com/
1/4 cup Quaker® Oats
1 1/2 cups frozen cherries
1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
2 tablespoons almond butter
1 teaspoon lime juice
1/2 cup ice
Place all ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth.
Tip: For a smoother consistency, microwave the oats with 1/4 cup water for 1 minute, cool, then add to blender.
2 servings
Peaches & Cream Oatmeal Smoothie
from https://www.favfamilyrecipes.com/
1 cup almond milk with honey
1/4 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup honey greek yogurt
3/4 cup frozen peaches
Combine all the ingredients in a blender. Pulse until peaches are blended in well.
1 smoothie, calories: 240
Pineapple Coconut Oatmeal Smoothie
from https://easyhealthysmoothie.com/
This particular recipe is like a non-frozen version of the famous cocktail, pina colada, only without alcohol and a lot thicker. Nonetheless, the flavor profile is very similar.
For best results, freeze your milk and pineapple beforehand so that it will make everything cooler and more refreshing.
1/4 cup oatmeal
One cup coconut milk
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
One cup frozen pineapple chunks
One teaspoon honey
1/3 teaspoon vanilla extract
Put all ingredients into a blender and mix until you get your desired consistency. For an added bit of zest, drizzle some honey (or agave syrup) over the smoothie when finished.
Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Smoothie
from https://thekitchenpaper.com/
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup oatmeal
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 banana (frozen or fresh)
2 Tbsp honey (optional)
1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Combine all ingredients in the blender. Blend until smooth.
Makes 1 smoothie
Four Overnight Oatmeal Smoothies
from https://www.slenderkitchen.com/
Base Recipe
1/2 cup oats
1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
3/4 cup almond milk
1 tsp. chia seeds
1 tsp. flax seeds
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 Tbsp. sweetener
Start by mixing together the oats, yogurt, almond milk, Stevia (or another sweetener), and any spices you are using. This can be done in a large batch if you are making multiple smoothies. Stir in the oats, chia seeds, and flax seeds. Add your add-ins.
Stir well.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight. You can make a whole week’s worth and keep them in the fridge.
Pour the contents into a blender. Blend until smooth.
Add-ins:
Carrot Cake: Add 1/2 cup grated carrots, 1/2 cup pineapple, 1/2 tsp. cinnamon, pinch of nutmeg
Strawberry Cheesecake: Add 3/4 cup strawberries, 1 tbsp cream cheese, extra sweetener to taste depending on the sweetness of your fruit.
Apple Pie: Add 3/4 cup cooked apples (or raw), 1 tbsp almond butter, 1/2 tsp. cinnamon.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana: Add 1 chopped banana, 1 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tbsp. peanut butter. Optional: add 1 cup spinach.
