Oats Smoothie Oats Smoothie Recipe

Oats Smoothie

I always search for ways to include oats and dates in my diet. Since oats are rich in fibre so it helps with weight loss, consuming them for breakfast is healthy. Usually I make my oats porridge, but sometimes I don’t feel like having hot breakfast, instead I make this smoothie. This is one of my favourite drink right now. Sometimes I don’t feel like having anything heavy for lunch, then this drink is the answer.

About Oats Smoothie

This is a great breakfast smoothie, Addition of oats make it even more tasty and healthy. This drink is best when consumed cold. Oats smoothie is great for weight loss since it is high in fibre which keeps you full longer. We have a large container of oats and dates always in our pantry, so I make this more often now. I use dates which act as a natural sweetener in this, which reduces your sugar intake, isn’t that cool. You can try this with pomegranate, apples and any fruit of your choice. If you want to make this protein rich, try adding a scoop of protein powder when making this smoothie which turns this into oats protein shake. Adding fruits in oats smoothie is a great addition of nutrition to your breakfast. Adding banana, apples and protein powder is very popular oatmeal smoothie variations.

Oats Smoothie Ingredients

This is a simple and healthy recipe which requires minimum ingredients. You can make a delicious oats smoothie using just three ingredients. Additionally you can add more ingredients to make it even more nutritious. I have given all my variations of oats smoothie in this blog post.

Oats

I prefer using rolled oats or quick cooking oats in my smoothie. Rolled oats is much healthier but I like to soak it prior in warm water or milk for at least 15 minutes to make it softer. Optionally you can dry roast oats in a pan for 2 to 3 mins until fragrant and use. I like to make my homemade oats flour and keep it handy for making this smoothie.

Milk

You can use any milk as you prefer. If you are lactose intolerant and cannot consume dairy opt for any nut milk. I often make this with almond milk, soy milk. You can use coconut milk which adds a hint of coconut flavour in your drink.

Sweetener

Natural sweeteners like dates, honey, maple syrup and honey can be used. Optionally you can use brown sugar, jaggery or regular sugar. If you don’t prefer to use any sweetener at all, try adding one ripe banana in your smoothie which gives a mild sweetness and you will enjoy a cup of banana oats smoothie in not time at all.

Optional

Ground flax seeds, chia seeds, strawberries, coffee, cocoa powder, chocolate, flavourings like vanilla extract is added.

What oats to put in smoothie?

There are wide variety of oats available in the market. Some of the most popular ones are rolled oats (old fashioned oats), quick oats (instant oats) and steel cut oats. For smoothies it is recommended to use quick oats or rolled oats. I prefer using rolled oats or quick cooking oats in my smoothie. Rolled oats is much healthier but I like to soak it prior in warm water or milk for at least 15 minutes to make it softer. Optionally you can dry roast oats in a pan for 2 to 3 mins until fragrant and use.

Tips & Tricks

When I make this for breakfast, I like to add 1 tsp of instant coffee powder in my smoothie for added caffeiene. fruits like apples, banana, strawberries, avocado are great for smoothies. You can use any nut milk or plant based milk when making smoothie. If you want your smoothies to be extra creamy, soak oats in warm water for 15 minutes before grinding. Using cold milk will make your smoothie extra cold without the addition of ice cubes.

How to Make Oats Smoothie

1)Dry roast oats in a pan for 2 to 3 mins till fragrant. You can grind this in a blender and store as oat flour for recipes like this. 2)Soak dates in warm milk for 10 mins. 3)Take dates along with the milk in a blender. 4)Add in the roasted oats. 5)Add in milk of your choice. I used regular milk. 6)Grind till smooth. 7)Your oats smoothie is ready to serve. Enjoy.

How to Make Oats Banana Smoothie for Weight Loss

Oats banana smoothie is a healthy weight loss drink that has all the ingredients which will make your energetic and full for breakfast. It is a complete drink and is so delicious as well. One serving of this oats banana smoothie has roughly about 245 calories. It has strawberries, bananas, oats and flax seeds as well. And i used almond milk for this, so it is even more healthy. You can use normal milk as well. Since i used sweetened almond milk, i didn’t add sugar, i thought the sweetness from banana and the milk would be enough. So if you want you can add sugar or honey to taste.

5 Strawberries 1 Ripe Banana 2 tsp Ground Flax Seeds 1 cup Almond Milk ¼ cup Oats(dry roasted)

1)Take one ripe banana, 5 strawberry in a blender. You can skip adding strawberries. 2)Add in 2 tsp of ground flax seeds. 3)Add in the roasted oats. 4)Pour in milk. 5)Blend till smooth. 6)Pour into serving glass and enjoy.

Oats Strawberry Smoothie Recipe for Weight loss

Strawberries in season and at their peak ripeness are fruity, sweet, and juicy, with a hint of acidity. When you bite into one of these plump and juicy red berries, you’ll get a sweet burst in your mouth. or fragrance Frozen strawberries have an added crunch that, for some reason, enhances their flavour. Oatmeal has a high fibre content and makes smoothies satisfyingly thick and filling. This oatmeal smoothie will keep you full all morning, thanks in large part to the oatmeal.

10 Strawberries ¼ cup Oats(dry roasted) ½ tsp Vanilla Extract Sugar to taste 1 cup Milk

1)Take dry roasted oats, strawberries in a blender. 2)Add sugar and vanilla extract. 3)Pour in milk. 4)Blend till creamy. 5)Pour into serving glass and enjoy.

Oats Protein Shake Recipe

I call this my oats protein shake even thought it has chocolate in it. It is like having dessert for breakfast. I had some peanut butter cups on hand, and I thought of using them in cooking. I decided to make this smoothie. This smoothie turned out pretty good, i loved the peanut butter taste all through this which added a protein touch to the smoothie. Instead of peanut butter cups, add a healthy dollop of peanut butter and some cocoa powder for healthy alternatives.

4 chocolate covered peanut butter cups 1 cup milk ¼ cup oats (dry roasted)

1)Take chocolate covered peanut butter cups. 2)Add roasted oats, peanut butter cups in a blender. 3)Add milk of choice. 4)Blend till creamy. 5)Pour into serving glass and enjoy.

Is it OK to put raw oats in a smoothie?

Yes! Raw oats taste is great to add in smoothies. They add fiber, quality protein, and whole grains. You don’t need to cook them before you add to smoothies.

How to make oats smoothie for weight loss?

Blend oats, low fat milk and sweetener of choice when making smoothie. For more added nutrition add some flax seeds, chia seeds or any fruits as you prefer which makes it more filling.

Is oats smoothie good for weight loss?

Oats is low in calorie which is usually a great breakfast option. It is high fibre which keeps you full longer so it helps in weight loss. You can make my oats porridge for hot meal.

Can i drink oats smoothie at night?

oats can be consumed for dinner. Smoothies is a great option at night too. You can add small amount of fruits when making smoothie.

How many calories in oats smoothie?

One serving of oats smoothie has roughly 245 calories.

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