Oatmeal Smoothie Bowl
Why this recipe works
- Ready quickly: A short oat soak and a quick blend create a satisfying breakfast in about 10 minutes.
- Thick and creamy: Greek yoghurt, banana and softened oats blend into a dense, spoonable base without needing cooking.
- Easy to adapt: The fruit topping and sweetener can be adjusted to suit the season or your preferred level of sweetness.
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Texture tips
- For a thicker bowl: Use well-chilled yoghurt and a very ripe banana, then blend just until smooth and spoonable.
- For a looser texture: Add a little extra cold water gradually before blending until it reaches your preferred consistency.
Timing notes
- Best served straight away: The bowl has its freshest flavour and best contrast when the blended base is topped just before eating.
- Short soak, no cooking: The oats only need a brief soak to soften before blending, so there is no stovetop cooking required.
Ingredient notes
- Use a ripe banana: A ripe banana gives better sweetness and a smoother blend, reducing the need for extra sweetener.
- Fresh or frozen berries: Fresh berries keep the topping bright and juicy; frozen berries work best if thawed slightly before serving.
Dietary alternatives
- Make it vegan: Use a plant-based yoghurt and replace the honey with agave syrup or another vegan sweetener.
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Ingredients
Instructions
- Tip the rolled oats into a bowl and stir in the water. Leave to soak for 5 minutes to soften.
- Peel the banana and add it to a blender with the soaked oats, greek yogurt, vanilla extract and honey. Blend until thick and creamy, scraping down the sides once or twice.
- Divide the smoothie between two bowls and level the tops. Spoon the mixed berries over each bowl, then finish with a sprinkle of chia seeds.
Recipe notes
Tips
- For a thicker, colder bowl, chill the greek yogurt and use very ripe banana.
- If you prefer it looser and drinkable, add a little extra water before blending.
Substitutions
- Replace honey with agave-syrup for a similar sweetness with a lighter flavour.
- Replace mixed berries with strawberry for a single-fruit topping.
Storage
- Refrigerate up to 1 days
- Best eaten straight away. You can refrigerate the blended base for up to 1 day; stir well and add the mixed berries and chia seeds just before serving.
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Recipe overview
- Servings: 2 servings
- Total time: 10min (7min active)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: Fusion
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