Focus Tips
- Keep the oat level restrained so the drink stays elegant instead of pasty.
- Use a little lime and salt to keep the berry flavor bright.
- Blend until the oats disappear completely.
Breakfast Smoothie
Strawberry Oat Smoothie
A more substantial smoothie that uses oats for body and a clean berry finish.
Pull Out Before Starting
- strawberries
- rolled oats
- Greek yogurt
- milk
- lime
- ice
- blender
- measuring cup
Prep Before Cooking
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1/2 cup ice
Technique Spotlight
Managing texture with oats
Target
The smoothie should drink smoothly with extra body, not feel chalky or thick like paste.
Common Miss
Adding dry oats straight into a short blend leaves grit.
- Blend the oats with the milk first so they break down before the fruit goes in.
- If the smoothie thickens too much, thin with a tablespoon of cold milk instead of more fruit.
Method
How to make it
- Blend the oats and milk for 20 to 30 seconds until the oats are mostly broken down.
- Add the strawberries, yogurt, lime juice, ice, and a pinch of salt.
- Blend until smooth, then taste and adjust with a little more lime if it needs lift.
- Pour and drink right away.