This Strawberry Oatmeal Smoothie is made with Greek yogurt, honey and oats for a satisfying, nutritious start to your day!
We’ve always been big smoothie fans. My kids often request them for dinner and I’m only too happy to oblige. I love coming up with new flavor combinations and finding ways to make the smoothies just a little bit healthier and more filling.
This smoothie is one of our favorites and you might be surprised at the amount of oats in each serving; a half cup of old-fashioned oats! Oatmeal has tons of fiber as well as antioxidants so it’s a great addition to the smoothie. A blender can pretty much obliterate the oats into powder OR if you prefer, just pulse a couple of times to add some texture to your smoothie.
It’s like having a bowl oatmeal with your smoothie…except not.
Last year I started using A LOT of Greek yogurt. You just can’t beat it when it comes to adding healthy protein to any meal, but especially smoothies and shakes. When I’m making myself a smoothie, it’s for a meal, not a snack. I need it to be filling and sustaining and as full of nutrients as possible. I tend to be a snacker so if I eat a meal that doesn’t keep me full, I might as well say hello to the nearest sugar-filled treat and the calories that come with it.
And don’t get me wrong here, I still eat my treats, I just prefer to enjoy them intentionally instead of mindlessly snacking because I’m hungry 🙂
I’ve found that this works well with the boys too. Whether I’m making them a smoothie for breakfast, dinner, or an afternoon snack, if I add some protein to the mix I won’t be hearing that “I’m hungry Mommy!” a mere 30 minutes later.
Now, you can either use milk or juice in this recipe – they both work just fine! My mother-in-law is a big believer in honey so I like to add a tablespoon or so to each smoothie for just a touch more sweetness. You can leave the honey out if you prefer. I use a plain, nonfat Greek yogurt to keep the calories down but feel free to use a flavored Greek yogurt instead. I also typically add a scoop of protein powder to my smoothies – especially if it’s for breakfast or lunch. (Vanilla works great with the flavors here!)
Strawberry Oatmeal Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup greek yogurt plain, nonfat
Instructions
- Pulse oats in the blender by themselves until they reach the texture you desire.
- Combine remaining ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.
Nutrition
Smoothies are so versatile and easily customizable for your family. Swapping in different flavored juices, yogurt, and berries can be lots of fun!
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Mandy @Mandy's Recipe Box says
This looks delicious! I need to try adding the oats. What protein powder do you like? I’ve never used it but want to get some for smoothies.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I switch around a lot but right now I’m using Syntha-6. It’s a great way to add protein in the morning for sure!
Katie Goldsworthy says
Looks sooo good! Pinning to the Monday Funday pin board!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you Katie!
Kristin says
I think I’ve just browsed through a few different shakes/smoothies of yours and they all look amazing! I’m just getting into making smoothies, but found I couldn’t do it as a meal replacement. I think I’m going to try to make a smoothie when I want to snack instead. Thanks for all the great ideas! Also, we have a healthy living link up where people get together to share or seek out tips and tricks, and I’. Sure the ladies would love to see some of your recipes! Thanks!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Kristin you might try adding a scoop of protein powder or additional Greek yogurt to make the smoothies more filling if you want to drink them as meal replacements. That works for me! Thanks for stopping by!
Carrie says
This looks so good, as does the Mocha Breakfast Shake…YUM!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Carrie!
Mimi says
This looks delicious! Makes me wanna add some oatmeal to my strawberry kefir in the morning.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Definitely give it a try!
Zainab @ Blahnik baker says
I’ve never added oats to my smoothies before! This looks delicious and so filling for a breakfast. Can’t wait to try 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You’re going to love it Zainab! Thanks for stopping by!
Emily says
This looks delicious! And it’s more hearty than just a regular fruit smoothie. I’m certainly making this for me and my girls…yum! 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
That’s wonderful! Thanks Emily!
Mommy on Demand says
Sounds great, im looking for a new smoothie to make! Would love for you to come over and share at my link party http://mommyondemand.com/happiness-homemade-1/
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
This is definitely one you should try! Thanks for stopping by!
Alyssa Rivers says
I totally wish I had one to drink right now!! Looks delicious Trish!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Alyssa!!
Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking says
Both I and my daughter love slurping on a smoothie in the morning while doing some school activities. Will have to add some oats next time. Thanks!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Definitely try the oats Roxana – it keeps you fuller longer 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
Allie | Baking a Moment says
I love smoothies for breakfast & just this morning I tried adding oats for the first time. I loved how filling it was & couldn’t believe how smooth it could be! This is a great recipe & I’ll be sure to add it into the rotation 😉
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Exactly! You can either pulse those oats down to nothing or leave them so that your smoothie has a bit of texture. I actually like them both ways 🙂 Thanks Allie!
Chrissy says
This sounds really yummy! I’ve been trying to drink more smoothies in the mornings for breakfast because I’m not a big eater until about noon.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Smoothies are great for breakfast Chrissy, snacks too! Give this one a try, I’ll think you’ll like it 🙂
Christie says
This sounds so good! Can you leave out the OJ or replace it??? I just never ever have OJ but I always have the other items!
Happy Valley Chow says
I’ve been seeing so many fantastic smoothie recipes lately, I gotta get to making some! Great job 🙂
Happy Blogging!
Happy Valley Chow
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Eric!
eva scott says
I just can’t eat yogurt. Bleh. Do you taste it very much in a smoothie? This looks good.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
If you don’t like yogurt you’ll probably want to add a flavored yogurt to this recipe instead of the plain. You can definitely taste the yogurt when using plain 🙂
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says
Love this Trish! I have not had a smoothie that had oatmeal in it! Must try!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Nancy! Definitely give it a try!