I initially started out with no idea how this smoothie was going to pan out. I knew I had berries in the freezer, oats I wanted to toast, and I needed a pre-breakfast snack STAT. Basically I was just throwing things into the blender without abandon, hoping something good would come out of the whole thing. On Sundays at our house, breakfast becomes more of a long, drawn out affair, with pancakes or waffles, potatoes (I’m showing you how to make those next!) and another savory side. While I do love cooking a bigger breakfast on a lazy Sunday morning, sometimes I just wake up and I’m hungry like… NOW. I had been sipping on smoothies all weekend since I had done some prepping and blended some up earlier in the week, but I was out of those and needed something with a little more substance to it. Behold, oats!
Toasting up the oats in a pan is pretty quick and easy, but if you don’t want to dirty another pan or are just impatient/hungry (I get it!), throw them in untoasted. Toasting the oats isn’t completely necessary, but I think it adds a little bit of carmelized goodness to the smoothie, so just take those extra few minutes and do it. You can also feel free to use any berries you might have around. I know blueberries aren’t necessarily in season, but come this time of year I start to hoard frozen bags of berries like it’s nobody’s business, so I usually have some variety of berries tucked into the freezer. Also, the vanilla extract is totally optional as well, but really, who doesn’t want to feel a little bit fancy and add some homemade extract to their smoothie?
I also added more liquid than normal because I will NOT tolerate a chunky smoothie (blegh!), but it just depends on where you like you drinks on the juice to sippable meal scale of smoothies. I’m all over the juice side of the scale, since chunks in smoothies just creep me out and if I’m going to chew a smoothie I might as well have just eaten a real meal, right? Just my smoothie feelings for the day. Enjoy!
Toasted Oat and Blueberry Smoothie
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
- Category: Breakfast
Description
Blueberries and toasted oats come together to make a wonderful addition to your weekday breakfast!
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups blueberries (either fresh or frozen)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons agave nectar
- Ice (optional)
Instructions
- In a pan over medium-high heat, toast the oats for 5-7 minutes, or until they start to turn golden brown. Remove from heat and place in a blender, along with all of the other ingredients. If using frozen blueberries, the ice isn’t necessary, but if you are using fresh blueberries, go ahead and use it. Blend together on medium or high until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes. Serve immediately.
Jenn Kurkiewicz says
I would love this blueberry smoothie this morning! 🙂
The Frosted Vegan says
It’s so perfect for a quick breakfast! : )
Erin | The Law Student's Wife says
That COLOR! I kind of want to wear this…but I’ll just devour both of those glasses instead.
The Frosted Vegan says
Haha, I think devouring> wearing, but seriously, wouldn’t that make an awesome sweater color?!
Jessica @ Jessica in the Kitchen says
What a beautiful colour!! Would’ve loved this recipe for this morning when I was scrambling trying to find something to eat, I have all the ingredients at home already!
[email protected] says
This is the prettiest smoothie!! LOVE the color!
Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says
Beeeeeoooootiful smoothie! Looks so delish, and the color is divine! Pinned!
Rachel @ Bakerita says
This sounds amazing – I love the way the toasted oats sound and the color of that smoothie is GORGEOUS! Pinned 🙂
The Frosted Vegan says
Thank you Rachel! Toasting the oats really does take it to the next level!
[email protected] says
Those glasses, your photography and that delicious smoothie!! It’s all so gorgeous!
The Frosted Vegan says
Thank you Ami! : )
Leah / Freutcake says
I love adding oats to my smoothies for a little added body and heartiness! Looks delicious.
The Frosted Vegan says
Thank you Leah! I love that you stopped by, I’ve been reading/loving your blog for a while : )
Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health says
those glasses are too pretty! I am not in smoothie mood right now (its 30F here and for Texans thats like freezing)..
The Frosted Vegan says
It’s cold here too, but I’m still all over the smoothies!