Serves 1 - 2
Ingredients:1. 3 large frozen strawberries (50g)
2. 3 small dried dates, pitted (20g)
3. 3 level TBS (45g or 1/4 cup) natural Greek yogurt (0.1% fat)
4. 3 level TBS (45g or 1/4 cup) pre-cooked oatmeal porridge (cooked with whole milk and egg) *
5. 1 cup (250 ml) whole fresh milk 3.5% fat
6. Optional: 1 walnut (2g) (optional)
7. Optional: 1/4 tsp vanilla powder (optional)
8. Optional: 3 blueberries (5g)
Instructions:
1. Layer the Liquids: Add the whole milk, Greek yogurt, and the pre-cooked egg porridge to the base of your high-speed blender.
2. Add the Sweetness & Crunch: Drop in the pitted dates, walnut, and vanilla powder.
3. Top with Fruit: Add the frozen strawberries and optional blueberries on top. (Putting frozen ingredients at the top helps the blender blades pull everything down smoothly).
4. Blend Until Silky: Blend on high for 45–60 seconds until the dates are completely pulverized and the smoothie is perfectly smooth and creamy.
5. Pour & Enjoy: Pour into a tall glass and enjoy immediately!
Nutritional Profile (Per Serving):
Calories: 345 kcal
Protein: 18.2 g
Carbohydrates: 41.9 g
Healthy Fats: 12.7 g
Additional Info:
This is a perfect breakfast that is fast to consume. The fast-acting natural sugars in the dates help you to wake up, while the complex carbs from the oatmeal provide a slow release of energy. The whole milk, Greek yogurt and egg give you a solid 18+ grams of high-quality protein to kickstart the day.
The secret to ultimate creaminess in this recipe is the combination of the Greek yogurt (which adds a rich, velvety texture) and the starches from the cooked porridge (which mimic the smooth thickness of real ice cream).
You can make the oat porridge in advance and store in the fridge ready to be used; or portion it into cubes using a ice-cube tray and store them in the freezer. Cooked oats blend completely seamlessly, giving the smoothie a thick, velvet-like consistency similar to a premium creamy milkshake.
In addition, adding oat porridge also helps your smoothie stay fresh longer by stabilizing the liquid, preventing your smoothie from separating and turning brown. It is the best method for keeping smoothie stable. When oats are cooked, their starches undergo gelatinization—meaning they swell up, absorb water, and form a thick, gel-like network. This structure is highly effective at locking in moisture and preventing the smoothie from separating into ugly layers:
High Viscosity: Oats act as a natural thickener. They absorb liquid and create a heavy, dense body that stops the drink from becoming watery.
Stable Suspension: Fruit in smoothie are tiny particles floating in water. Gravity quickly pulls these solids down and pushes the water up, but the starches and soluble fiber in oats hold everything together in a stable suspension.
Less Oxidation: Because the thick mixture moves slowly and traps air bubbles less easily, it slows down the rapid separation and color changes you see in thin fruit juices. Cooked oat porridge allows your smoothie to stay fresh and perfectly mixed for up to 2 days in the fridge.
Here is how you can optimize your cooked porridge smoothie for the best texture and maximum freshness:
Storage Best Practices:
Use an airtight glass jar: Fill your container all the way to the very top to leave zero headspace for air. Less air inside means drastically less oxidation.
If you like it sour, you can also add a squeeze of lemon, lime or orange juice which provides the Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and acts as a natural antioxidant, keeping the colors bright and preventing your fruits from turning brown.
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