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    Home » Recipes » Drinks, Juices and Smoothies

    Blueberry Oatmeal Smoothie

    Published: Sep 8, 2014 · Modified: Feb 22, 2021 by Jenn Sebestyen

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    Overhead view of a blueberry oatmeal smoothie in a glass jar topped with three fresh blueberries.
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    A healthy, filling breakfast smoothie containing oats. All the fiber and staying power of a bowl of oatmeal, but in an easy, portable, drinkable form. Bonus – there’s greens in this Blueberry Oatmeal Smoothie!

    Overhead view of a blueberry smoothie with 3 fresh blueberries on top.

    Do your mornings feel hectic? Do you often have plans to eat a healthy, filling breakfast, but never seem to have the time to make it happen? I feel your pain, friends! With 3 kids, their activities, my schedule, etc., sometimes (most times) a proper breakfast at the kitchen table just doesn’t happen.

    That’s why smoothies feel heaven sent. Your kids think they are drinking a milkshake and you can cram all the nutrition in there that you can imagine.

    This creamy Blueberry Oatmeal Smoothie is full of fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals that will fill you up for your morning ahead and keep everybody happy.

    Table of Contents hide
    1 Ingredient notes and substitutions
    2 How to make the recipe
    3 Recipe pro tips for success
    4 FAQs
    5 More healthy smoothie recipes
    6 Blueberry Oatmeal Smoothie
    purple hued drink in a glass mason jar

    Ingredient notes and substitutions

    Greens ~ Feel free to use your favorite leafy greens. Kale, chard, even romaine or spring salad greens would work well.

    Sweeteners ~ Try adding a banana instead of pure maple syrup or dates. It’s naturally sweet and will add extra creaminess to the drink.

    Pro tip: Use a frozen banana and skip the ice.

    Oats ~ Can’t do oats? Try adding a tablespoon or two of flax or chia seeds to thicken it up. We’ve even added a slice of whole grain bread to our breakfast smoothies before and it works perfectly!

    Fruit ~ If blueberries aren’t your thing, try strawberries, raspberries, cherries, or a berry blend.

    Flavorings ~ We love this flavored with a pinch of cinnamon. Fresh or ground ginger would be yummy in addition. A teaspoon of pure vanilla extract would work great as well.

    Protein ~ Feel free to add additional protein by adding a scoop of vegan protein powder, tablespoon or two of nut or seed butter, or even a scoop of white beans! Just be sure to add additional liquid if needed if it gets too thick.

    How to make the recipe

    For exact ingredient measurements and step-by-step instructions, scroll down to the recipe card.

    As with most smoothies, you simply add all the ingredients to a high speed blender and blend until smooth. You don’t even need to chop anything for this one!

    Pro tip: Put your greens in first so they’re close to the blades to ensure they get completely blended.

    two red, white, and blue straws in a blueberry smoothie surrounded by fresh spinach leaves and fresh blueberries

    Recipe pro tips for success

    ~ Place the spinach in the bottom of the blender, followed by blueberries and oats. Then add the liquid ingredients on top. This prevents any splashing from adding heavy ingredients into liquid and helps the greens to blend smoothly since they are closest to the blades.

    ~ Use frozen berries for a nice thick smoothie.

    ~ Use old fashioned rolled oats or quick cook oats. Do not use steel cut oats.

    ~ Choose certified gluten free oats to ensure this smoothie is gluten free, if you need.

    ~ Use unsweetened plain non-dairy milk to avoid any unnecessary sweeteners. Or you could even use water.

    ~ Pour it into an insulated to-go cup for breakfast on the run.

    ~ Use a high speed blender, like a Vitamix, Blendtec, or KitchenAid K400, to ensure a super creamy smoothie.

    FAQs

    Are fruit smoothies healthy?

    Fruit smoothies are healthy. They’re even healthier if you add some protein and fiber to keep you full and satisfied longer. Add in some leafy greens and you’ve got a superfood breakfast!

    Are frozen berries good for smoothies?

    Yes! In fact I prefer to use frozen fruits over fresh ones. They blend up thicker and keep the smoothie cold and slushy so you don’t need to add ice that may water it down.

    Can you put raw oats in a smoothie?

    You sure can! I like to use old fashioned rolled oats as they are minimally processed. Quick oats are fine, too. Do not use steel cut oats as they are too hard and won’t blend well.

    More healthy smoothie recipes

    • Superfood Smoothie
    • Creamy Pineapple Smoothie
    • Probiotic Pumpkin Smoothie
    • Strawberry Beet Smoothie
    • Mint Chip Matcha Smoothie
    • Berry Coconut Smoothie
    • Apple Pie Smoothie
    • Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

    I hope you love this recipe as much as we do! If you tried it, please use the rating system in the recipe card and leave a comment below with your feedback.

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    three fresh blueberries and two straws in a glass of blueberry smoothie

    Blueberry Oatmeal Smoothie

    Thick and delicious and loaded with nutrients. Shhh – don't tell the kids there's spinach in there!
    4.55 from 22 votes
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    Course: Drinks, Juices and Smoothies
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 194kcal
    Author: Jenn Sebestyen

    Recommended Equipment

    • Blender

    Ingredients

    • 1 handful fresh spinach
    • 1 cup frozen blueberries preferably organic
    • ½ cup old fashioned gluten free rolled oats
    • 1 cup unsweetened non dairy milk rice, almond, soy, etc
    • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup or 2 Medjool dates
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon optional
    • 2 ice cubes optional
    • fresh blueberries for garnish optional

    Instructions

    • Place all ingredients in a blender and purée until smooth.
    • Garnish with more fresh blueberries, if desired

    Notes

    ~ Place the spinach in the bottom of the blender, followed by blueberries and oats. Then add the liquid ingredients on top. This prevents any splashing from adding heavy ingredients into liquid and helps the greens to blend smoothly since they are closest to the blades.
    ~ Use frozen berries for a nice thick smoothie.
    ~ Use old fashioned rolled oats or quick cook oats. Do not use steel cut oats.
    ~ Choose certified gluten free oats to ensure this smoothie is gluten free, if you need.
    ~ Use unsweetened plain non-dairy milk to avoid any unnecessary sweeteners. Or you could even use water.
    ~ Pour it into an insulated to-go cup for breakfast on the run.
    ~ Use a high speed blender, like a Vitamix, Blendtec, or KitchenAid K400, to ensure a super creamy smoothie.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 21mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 15g

    Nutrition values are calculated using online calculators and are estimates only. Please verify using your own data.

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    1. Sheryl Baker says

      September 29, 2021 at 1:03 pm

      Really enjoyed this. My underpowered blender had no problems with it. Of course I drank the whole thing before realizing this is two servings…but I had for lunch so not too many calories. Thanks!4 stars

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      • Jenn Sebestyen says

        September 29, 2021 at 8:14 pm

        So glad you enjoyed it, Sheryl!

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