Steel Cut Oats Smoothie
This delicious Steel Cut Oats Smoothie is a great way to start your day! Made with simple ingredients, it’s dairy-free and perfect for a quick breakfast on the go.
I enjoy a Steel Cut Oats Smoothie for breakfast as well as an anytime of the day snack. Ideal for a revitalizing post-workout meal. This nutritious smoothie is packed with fiber, protein, and a burst of fruity goodness that will keep you energized throughout the day. For another healthy smoothie recipe, try my Superfood Smoothie.
Can you Put Raw Steel Cut Oats in a Smoothie?
Yes! You can add raw steel cut oats to a smoothie without cooking them first. However, steel cut oats are quite firm, so I recommend grinding them into a fine powder before blending with the other ingredients. This creates a smooth texture and prevents the smoothie from tasting gritty.
What are steel cut oats?
All oats start out as a hulled and toasted wholegrain called a grout. Also known as Irish oatmeal, pinhead oats or coarse oatmeal. Steel cut oats are made from chopping each grout into tiny pieces on a steel mill. They are minimally processed, take the longest to cook, and have the chewiest texture. They don’t absorb as much moisture as old fashioned oats, rolled oats or quick-cooking oats, therefore keeping their nutty flavor and rich texture.
Dairy Free Beverage Options:
I made this recipe with Almond milk, but some options for vegan plant-based alternatives are:
- Cashew milk
- Coconut milk
- Oat milk
- Soy milk
- Hemp milk
- Pea milk
Fresh or frozen fruit options
- Bananas
- Berries such as strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries
- Mango
- Pineapple
- Peaches
Nutrient-packed ingredients for Additional fibre, healthy fats, protein and taste.
- Chia seeds, hemp seed, or flax seed
- A scoop of protein powder
- Avocado
- Spinach or kale
- Organic, sugar-free peanut butter
I think this smoothie tastes sweet enough from the fruit, however, you can add a touch of maple syrup or honey for extra sweetness.
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Looking for more breakfast inspiration? Try these reader favorites that are perfect for busy morning and easy to make ahead.
This post was originally published October 29, 2014. Occasionally I update with fresh tips, content, and photos.
Steel Cut Oats Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup steel cut oats finely ground to powder consistency
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1/2 cup wine grapes like concord grapes
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
- maple syrup or honey optional
Instructions
- Using a blender or grinder, grind the steel cut oats to powder consistency.
- Add the ground steel cut oats, almond milk, fruit and ice cubes into the blender.
- Blend the ingredients on high speed until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency.
- optional – add a tad of honey or maple syrup if you prefer your smoothie a bit sweeter.
