May 9, 2014

Strawberry Oatmeal Chia Smoothie

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Thick and creamy, this strawberry oatmeal chia smoothie is healthy and satisfying! Packed with ground oats, frozen strawberries and chia seeds, it’s a delicious easy breakfast. Dairy free, gluten free and vegan.

Two glasses filled with Strawberry Chia Smoothie.

Smoothie time!  

Today we’re talking part two of getting rid of the breakfast rut blues.  As well as my current obsession with chia seeds.  

We have always used quite a bit of flaxseed at our house but I never really even thought about chia seeds until the last few months when I started noticing recipes on other blogs.

Which was proven very apparent when I went to buy my first bag and the grocery store check-out lady proceeded to tell me all the things I could do with them and I just stood there nodding my head and going “oh really? cool!”

Although I did feel better when I got home.  Anytime I pull them out my husband just makes some crack about the chia pets from years ago and sings that song from the commercials (which by the way is now permanently stuck in my head.  Thank you very much).  

Buttt.  His response made me feel better.  At least I knew you could eat them!  Sucker.

A glass filled with Strawberry Oatmeal Smoothie with frozen berries to the side.

About This Strawberry Chia Smoothie

Anywho, now that it’s actually been warmer outside I’ve finally felt like smoothies again for breakfast.  

And this one right here?  It totally reminds me of those strawberries and cream oatmeal breakfast packets that I used to eat an obscene amount of as a kid. 

So let’s be clear here – you can definitely taste the oats in this smoothie.  And the strawberries.  It’s a creamy, nice and thick smoothie that fills me up nicely and actually holds me over until my morning snack time.  

Which for most people would probably mean that it will hold you over to lunch.  What can I say, I like my snacks.

One word to the wise – don’t let this smoothie sit for too long before you drink it – the chia seeds make it get superrrrr thick if you let it sit for a while (i.e. you spend 30 minutes taking photos and then try to drink it and realize it’s so thick that it barely moves when you tilt the glass to take a sip).  

But it will be just fine if you consume it like a normal person would.

Two glasses filled with Berry Chia Smoothie with two straws to the side.

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Strawberry Oatmeal Chia Smoothie

Yield: 1 large smoothie (or 2 small)
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Thick and creamy, this strawberry oatmeal chia smoothie is healthy and satisfying! Packed with ground oats, frozen strawberries and chia seeds, it’s a delicious easy breakfast. Dairy free, gluten free and vegan.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup frozen strawberries
  • ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • ¼ cup plain dairy free yogurt or greek yogurt*
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • about 1 tablespoon honey**
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Add the oats to a blender. Process until finely ground, about 15 seconds.
  2. Add the rest of the ingredients to the blender and process until the mixture is completely smooth. Adjust with additional honey if needed to achieve desired sweetness. Serve immediately.

Notes

*To keep this dairy free, be sure to use dairy free yogurt.

**To keep this vegan - use maple syrup instead of the honey.

As noted above, the chia seeds will make the smoothie get very thick if you let it sit for a while before drinking, so be sure to enjoy the smoothie right after you blend it up.

I've also been known to throw in a handful of baby spinach leaves. You won't even taste them!

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 205Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 16mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 6gSugar: 14gProtein: 7g

Nutrition data shown is an estimate provided by an online calculator and is for informational purposes only. It should not be considered a substitute for a medical professional’s advice.

© Ashley / Cook Nourish Bliss
Cuisine: American / Category: Breakfast
Breakfast, Dairy Free, Drinks, Gluten Free, Granola & Oatmeal, Recipes (ALL), Soy Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
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