Not only is a smoothie a great way to boost your fruit intake, but it can be a filling meal as well when you add some yogurt and oats. This Triple Berry Oat Smoothie will definitely add some colour to your morning and keep you going until your next meal or snack.
Our go-to fruit when it comes to a smoothie is berries. We always have plenty of them in our fridge due to a berry obsessed toddler, they have plenty of flavour, they are lower in sugar than other fruits and just look at the colour that it give a smoothie!
We are big advocates of eating whole fruit, but when you need something in a rush, drinking a smoothie just seems so much easier and has been a bit of a life saver since having kids. A berry smoothie can and should be filling, you just have to bulk them out a bit.
Smoothies not your thing? You could also use less milk and a few more oats and it turns in to a thick dessert. Sprinkle with some chocolate chips and you have yourself a dessert.
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Why you will love it
- A healthy way to start your day
- Filling
- Just 180 Calories
- One of your 5 a day
Step by step
One: Put all of the ingredients in to a blender.
Two: Blend until smooth.
Is it filling?
This is definitely a filling smoothie and is filling enough to have as a light breakfast or snack. The reason why it is so filling is because we added some rolled oats and Greek yogurt to it.
You can make it more filling by adding a banana or some avocado to it. The oats make it nice and creamy too. Oat smoothies are the way to go.
Using frozen fruit
We try to eat seasonally as much as possible in our house, but we aren't totally strict about that, although it's something we will try to be better with this year.
We try to keep our fresh berry eating to just the summer months when they are at their best, but that doesn't mean that we have to miss out, because you can buy some great bags of frozen berries in the supermarket now.
FAQs
This smoothie is low in calories and fat, although fairly high in sugar due to the fruit. You could balance out the sugar with a vegetable boost by adding a handful of spinach before blending.
For an even creamier smoothie, add a splash of coconut milk. It will add lots of extra flavour too. You could even add a spoonful of nut butter for an extra creamy flavour, and a protein boost.
You can store any leftover smoothie in the fridge for 1-2 days. The ingredients may separate, but this is normal. Just give it a quick stir before drinking.
Extra tips
• If you want a thicker smoothie, add a banana or some avocado.
• We used frozen fruit (which does help to thicken it) and makes it nice and cold. But you could just use fresh fruit instead.
• To make this smoothie vegan, leave out the honey or swap it for maple syrup or another liquid sweetener.
• Add some spinach for a green boost (this will change the colour of it though).
• Make this smoothie even creamier by adding a splash of coconut milk or a spoonful of nut butter.
• Want a new dessert idea? You could also use less milk and a few more oats and it turns into a thick dessert. Sprinkle with some chocolate chips and you have yourself a dessert.
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Recipe
Triple Berry Oat Smoothie
Ingredients
- 120 g (4.25 oz) Frozen triple berry mix
- 1 Banana - preferable frozen
- 20 g (0.25 cups) Rolled oats
- 2 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 350 ml (1.5 cups) Skimmed milk
Instructions
- Put the 120 g Frozen triple berry mix and 1 Banana into a blender.
- Add 20 g Rolled oats, 350 ml Skimmed milk, 2 tablespoon Greek yogurt and 1 tablespoon Honey.
- Blend until smooth.
Recipe tips
- If you want a thicker smoothie, add a banana or some avocado.
- We used frozen fruit (which does help to thicken it) and makes it nice and cold. But you could just use fresh fruit instead.
- To make this smoothie vegan, leave out the honey or swap it for maple syrup or another liquid sweetener.
- Add some spinach for a green boost (this will change the colour of it though).
- Make this smoothie even creamier by adding a splash of coconut milk or a spoonful of nut butter.
- Want a new dessert idea? You could also use less milk and a few more oats and it turns in to a thick dessert. Sprinkle with some chocolate chips and you have yourself a dessert.
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
Stephanie Merry
I do love a smoothie, but never thought of adding in oats before. Thanks for sharing! x
Rhian Westbury
I bet smoothies were so much easier to eat for you guys, I need to get back in the mood but all I want at the moment is warm food x
Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes
I do love my fruity smoothies. I'm going to have to look out for those packs from Dole, they look great!
Jacqui Brough
Oh gosh this looks amazing! Just the colour alone invites you in and I bet it tastes gorgeous!
Hannah
This looks great. I really like the color of it. Smoothies are not that healthy though x
Ashton
I really want to get into the habit of making my own smoothies! I often buy them from cafés but never actually make them, and I really should. This one looks amazing!
Ashton xx
Gina
I don't know how you do it with a baby. I barely had time to pee when I have a newborn haha. I am making more of an effort now though, because I have a wedding dress to fit in to.
joanna
Looks delicous my hubby has been having homemade smoothies alot recently and I'm tempted to try this one.
Sarah Bailey
I love starting my day with a fruit and greens smoothie and this recipe would be great for breakfast as well with the oats that are in it. I think smoothies are great any time of the year.
Donna
Now this looks delicious! I'm not the biggest smoothie lover but this one looks like a dessert!
Willow | Will Cook For Friends
Mmm, this smoothie sounds so good right now! Like you, I try to stick to fruits and berries that are in-season, but I have to have a bag of frozen berries in the freezer. They make a mean smoothie, and it helps me get through the winter blues. I've never tried adding oats to my smoothies, but I'll have to try that next time -- I bet it would add some great thickness and make it way more filling!
LaaLaa
Smoothies & juicing are great you get so much antioxidants/vitamins etc in the system through that one serving. I've never tried oats in a smoothie before though...thanks for the share.
Lynne Harper
This sounds incredible and right up my street, I find smoothies don't fill me as I'm a big eater but with the added oats its something i most definitely will try as a breakfast drink, it will be a great start to my day and as you say filled with fruit, win win x
Karen @ Seasonal Cravings
My daughter would love this berry smoothie and I love the addition of the oats and yogurt for protein. It's great for a late afternoon snack too. Yum!
Hanady | Recipe Nomad
Mmmmm! I would love one of these for breakfast!
Claire @foodiequine
I really must remember to throw a handful of oats in next time I make a smoothie. They do definately help to keep your fuller longer. The berry mix looks really handy.
lisa | Garlic + Zest
I've never used oatmeal in a smoothie before, but what a great idea! My VitaMix would pulverize it!
Janet Gabbot
I have never heard of oats in a smoothie before, but I bet that would make it much more filler. Thanks for the idea!
Grace
I don't seem to ever have time for breakfast with a toddler, but I know I need to make the effort. I will try and make some smoothies.
Susie @ Suzlyfe
I love adding oats to smoothies! Gives them a lovely texture and staying power!