If you are looking for a substantial breakfast beverage that is nutritious, delicious AND easy, this is the smoothie for you. Made with cooked oats, Greek yogurt, apple, cinnamon, maple syrup, turmeric, lemon and vanilla, this Spiced Oatmeal Smoothie will have your tummy filled and your taste buds pleased. The oats are packed with fiber which will keep you full longer. Blending in some non fat Greek yogurt adds protein without fat. Turmeric has a laundry list of health benefits helping with weight management, depression and inflammation. I blend this smoothie up several times a week and I find that my mornings are much better after downing ones of these. Continue reading for the recipe.
What’s your favorite breakfast smoothie? What food or beverage really gets you going in the morning?
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- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt (I used non fat)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for dusting
- Pinch of turmeric
- 1 apple, cored and roughly chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
- A small squeeze of fresh lemon juice
- 1 fresh date, pitted and chopped (optional)
- Ice cubes
- Combine oats and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook for 2 minutes. Set aside.
- To a blender add milk, yogurt, cinnamon, turmeric, apple, vanilla, maple syrup, lemon juice, date (if using), ice cubes (7 – 8 if you like it thicker) and cooked oats. Blend on high until smooth.
- Pour into a glass or jar. Finish with a light dusting of cinnamon on top.
This is a perfect on the go or kiddie-pleasing (or mom-pleasing) breakfast. Sweet, creamy, easy with great flavors.
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Ooo, addition of the chopped date is very cool! In the mornings, I tend to not have enough brain power to change up my cereal+milk or oatmeal+honey. This sounds so yummy I just might have to, though!
What a great way to use leftover oatmeal. I cannot wait to try this. Digging that flavor profile, Brandon!
This looks amazing…I love both smoothies and oatmeal so first thing tomorrow morning, I’ll be making this tastey treat! I bet this would hit the spot after a long workout, too! Thanks for the great recipe.
Can I use oat flour for this recipe?
I wouldn’t recommend using oat flour. If you give it a try, let me know how it turns out!
This sounds yum! If you don’t have a microwave, how long would you recommend cooking the oats in water for? Thanks!
Cooking times can vary based on oatmeal brands. I think you should be pretty safe with cooking the oats for about 5 minutes.
Thanks! Making this for brekkie tomorrow
I’ve never really thought about adding the oatmeal to the smoothie, but I get one at Jimbo’s that adds wheat germ, so why not? I think I love everything about this creation!!! A perfect snack for the girls as they are headed to an evening of dance rehearsals. Brilliant!!