How to Make a Breakfast Smoothie - Breakfast Smoothie

How to Make a Breakfast Smoothie

Ingredients

¼ cup (25 grams) rolled oats
1 cup (240 milliliters) liquid (milk, juice, or both)
¼ cup (65 grams) yogurt
1 cup (100 to 200 grams) fruit (fresh or frozen)

Optional

1½ teaspoons (7.5 grams) dried chia seeds (optional)
1 to 3 teaspoons (5 to 15 grams) honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar
1 to 3 tablespoons (15 to 45 grams) fruit jam or preserves
1 pinch to ½ teaspoon (2.5 grams) cinnamon
1 to 3 teaspoons (5 to 15 grams) cocoa powder
¼ to ½ teaspoon (1.25 to 2.5 milliliters) vanilla extract

How to make it

Method 1 Making a Custom Smoothie

1 Pulse ¼ cup (25 grams) of rolled oats into blender until finely ground.

 You are looking for something that looks like flour.[2] For extra nutrients, add 1½ teaspoons (7.5 grams) of dried chia seeds. If you don't like chia seeds, consider a protein powder instead. You can use all sorts of varieties of protein powders, from hemp-based to brown rice.

2 Stir in 1 cup (240 milliliters) of your desired liquid.

 Use a long-handled spoon or spatula to mix in some milk, juice, or a combination of the two. You can use any type of milk, including non-dairy milk, such as almond or soy. Great juice options include orange juice.

Be sure to scrape the bottom of your blender. This will help "lift" any oats or chia seeds that may have settled, and help your smoothie blend better.

3 Add ¼ cup (65 grams) of yogurt.

 You can use plain yogurt, Greek, or even flavored yogurt. Plain, unflavored yogurt will give you the greatest control over the final flavor of the smoothie, however.

4 Add 1 cup (100 to 200 grams) of your favorite fruit. 

You can use fresh fruit or frozen fruit; if the fruit is frozen, however, you might want to thaw it first. Small fruits, such as berries, can go right into the blender and don't need to be cut. Larger fruits, such as strawberries or bananas, should be sliced.

Fruits that work well in smoothies include: bananas, berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries), peaches, and mangos.

Remember to cut off any stems, and to cut out any seeds or pits.

5 Consider adding some flavoring extras. 

At this point, your smoothie is almost ready. You can enhance it further, however, by adding in some optional ingredients, such as cooking spices or sweeteners. Listed below are some ideas to get you started:

Spices and flavors, such as cocoa powder, ground cinnamon, or vanilla extract.

Add-ins, such as shredded coconut, chopped nuts, jams, or preserves.

Sweeteners, such as chocolate syrup, honey, maple syrup, agave nectar

6 Blend until smooth. 

From time to time, you may want to open up the blender, and use a spatula to push the smoothie down the walls of the blender. This will help the ingredients mix in more evenly.

7 Taste, and make any adjustments, if necessary. 

If the smoothie is too thick, add some more of your liquid ingredient; if it is too thin, add some more ice or yogurt. If the smoothie is too sweet, you can add some more yogurt or oatmeal; if it is not sweet enough, simply add more of your sweetener. Be sure to blend your smoothie one more time if you do add anything to it.

8 Pour the smoothie into 1 or 2 tall glasses.

 You can serve the smoothie as is, or let them chill for 4 to 8 hours. This will give the oats enough time to soak up the liquids and expand, resulting in a thicker, creamier smoothie.

9 Finished.

Method 2 Trying Variations

1 Make a very-berry smoothie with berries and oatmeal.

 In a blender, combine ½ cup (50 grams) of rolled oats, 1 cup (240 milliliters) of milk, and ½ cup (50 grams) of frozen berries. Add 3 tablespoons (45 grams) of honey, 1/3 cup (85 grams) of yogurt, and ¼ cup (25 grams) of ice. Blend until smooth, and pour into 1 to 2 glasses. Serve immediately.

2 Try a honey oatmeal smoothie with yogurt if you like things sweet. 

In a blender, combine 1/3 cup (35 grams) of rolled oats, ½ cup (120 milliliters) of milk, ¼ cup (65 grams) of plain yogurt, 3 to 4 ice cubes, and 1 tablespoon (15 grams) of honey. Add 1 tablespoon (15 grams) of your favorite nut butter, such as peanut or almond, and blend until smooth. Pour into a tall glass, and enjoy.[6]

This recipe can also be made using almond milk instead.

For an extra thick smoothie, make it the night before, and leave it in the fridge.

3 Add some cold-brewed coffee for an extra dose of caffeine. 

In a blender, combine ½ to 1½ cups (50 to 150 grams) of ice, ¾ cups (180 milliliters) of cold coffee, and ½ cup (125 grams) of vanilla yogurt. Blend until smooth, then pour into a tall glass. Serve immediately.

For extra sweetness, add 1 tablespoon (15 grams) of honey or agrave nectar.

For extra flavor, add ¼ cup (cc grams) of semi-sweet chocolate chips and 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) of chocolate syrup. Garnish with whipped cream and more chocolate sauce.

If you don't have cold-brewed coffee, you can simply use chilled coffee instead.

For extra goodness, add ½ banana, sliced.

4 Get off to a right start with an orange smoothie. 

In a blender, combine 1 cup (240 milliliters) of orange juice, ½ cup (125 grams) of vanilla yogurt, and 1 to 2 cups (100 to 200 grams) of ice. For extra flavor, add 1 sliced banana. For extra sweetness, add 1 to 3 teaspoons (5 to 15 grams) of honey. Blend until smooth, pour into a tall glass, and enjoy.

If you don't have orange juice, use 1 orange, peeled and seeded.

5 Try a chocolate-banana smoothie for a quick dose of protein. 

In a blender, combine 1 cup (240 milliliters) of milk, ¾ cup (75 grams) of ice, and ¼ cup (65 grams) of creamy peanut butter. Add 2 tablespoons (30 grams) of cocoa powder and ½ teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) of vanilla extract. Blend until smooth, pour into 2 glasses, and serve.