Oatmeal.
An oatmeal smoothie is any smoothie with rolled oats as one of the main ingredients. It may seem like an unusual ingredient to put in a smoothie, but those who try it love the results. Oatmeal contains fiber, protein, essential nutrients and vitamins. It is healthy, so it usually gives thickness and texture to smoothies. Oatmeal also gives smoothies a smooth, subtle flavor. Oatmeal smoothie proponents often enjoy it as a quick breakfast or lunch. They are also very versatile, which means that people can consume oatmeal smoothies every day without getting bored.
Fruits like blueberries are often added to smoothies.
There are two basic types of oatmeal shake: cooked and raw. Cooked smoothies can be eaten hot or cold, while raw oatmeal smoothies are usually only eaten cold. When making a cooked oatmeal smoothie, the first step is usually to prepare the oatmeal. The cooking liquid can be milk, non-dairy milk, water, tea or fruit juice. The oats should be cooked in the liquid until they are smooth, creamy, and have absorbed all of the liquid. Anyone who has made oatmeal to eat as a cereal should be familiar with this process.
Granulated sugar, which can be used to sweeten oatmeal smoothies.
The hot oatmeal is then added to a blender with a variety of fruits, some kind of sweetener, and spices. Fruit options include everything from peaches and blueberries to apples, bananas, strawberries, mangoes and persimmons. Honey, sucralose, raw and granulated sugar, or maple syrup are all delicious sweetener options. Some cooks may want to add a little cinnamon or a sprig of mint to their smoothies to complement the flavor of the fruit.
Blenders are the easiest way to make smoothies.
To make a cold oatmeal smoothie, the cook should add a handful or two of ice or frozen fruit to the blender with the oatmeal. The smoothie is then blended in a blender until smooth and creamy. For hot oatmeal smoothies, the cook should typically leave the ice out and use fresh fruit instead of frozen. Any liquid added to thin the shake should be at room temperature or slightly microwaved. Hot smoothies can be the perfect on-the-go breakfast on cold winter mornings.
A dash of honey makes an oatmeal smoothie sweeter.
Raw oatmeal smoothie recipes can contain the same flavors as the cooked variety. The only real difference is in how the oatmeal is prepared. Some cooks like to simply put whole grain oats in a blender along with the fruit and blend until smooth. Others prefer to grind the oats into powder with a nut or coffee grinder. Smoothies made with powdered oats often thicken slowly over time, so cooks may prefer to refrigerate them overnight to create a hearty breakfast.