Pear Oat Breakfast Smoothie
Why this recipe works
- Fast breakfast prep: Everything blends in one jug, with only a short oat soak needed before serving.
- Creamy but light: Yoghurt and milk give the smoothie body without making it overly rich.
- Naturally sweetened: Ripe pear and a little honey provide gentle sweetness, balanced by yoghurt and warm cinnamon.
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Timing notes
- Soak the oats briefly: The short soak softens the oats before blending, helping the smoothie turn out smoother rather than grainy.
- Best served straight away: Drink soon after blending for the freshest flavour and lightest texture.
Ingredient notes
- Choose the right pear: A ripe but still firm pear gives sweetness and body without making the smoothie watery.
- Adjust sweetness naturally: Very ripe pears may need less honey, so taste after blending and adjust in future batches.
- Milk changes the finish: Low-fat milk keeps it lighter, while whole milk gives a rounder, creamier texture.
Texture tips
- For a silkier smoothie: Blend until no visible oat specks remain, stopping once to scrape down the jug if needed.
- For a thinner consistency: Blend a little longer after tasting, adding a splash more milk only if the smoothie is too thick.
Make-ahead tips
- Short-term storage: If making ahead, keep it sealed in the fridge for up to 1 day.
- Refresh before drinking: Stir well or re-blend briefly after chilling, as the oats can thicken the smoothie as it sits.
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Instructions
- Add the rolled oats and low-fat milk to a blender jug and leave to soak for 5 minutes to soften the oats slightly.
- Meanwhile, core the pears and cut into chunks. Add the pear, yogurt, honey, ground cinnamon and vanilla extract to the blender.
- Blend for 45 to 60 seconds until very smooth, stopping once to scrape down if needed. Taste and blend again briefly if you want it thinner and silkier.
- Divide between two glasses and serve straight away.
Recipe notes
Tips
- For the smoothest texture, let the oats soak the full 5 minutes before blending, then blend a little longer until you can no longer see specks of oat.
- If your pear is very ripe, you may find you need slightly less honey; taste after blending and adjust next time.
- If serving to anyone who should avoid unpasteurised dairy, use pasteurised yogurt and milk.
Substitutions
- Replace Low-fat milk with Whole milk for a richer, creamier smoothie.
- Replace Honey with Maple syrup for a slightly deeper sweetness.
- Replace Pear with Apple for a similar fruity flavour and body.
Storage
- Refrigerate up to 1 days
- Best freshly blended. If needed, refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 1 day, then stir or re-blend briefly before drinking.
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Recipe overview
- Servings: 2 glasses
- Total time: 15min (10min active)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: British
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