Take overnight oats a step further. Transform them into an easy breakfast drink with this tahini and wild blueberry oatmeal smoothie recipe.
Meet your new favorite smoothie drink.
Blueberry overnight oats smoothie
Inspired by making overnight oatmeal. This smoothie recipe came from the popular method of soaking dry oatmeal with cold liquids overnight. Then in the morning your oatmeal is ready for breakfast. No cooking necessary.
However, instead of enjoying straight from the refrigerator, we’re blending it up. Transforming cold and chewy oats into a delicious smoothie.
Turning overnight oats into a smoothie is easy. If prepared the night before, simply dump the whole thing into a blender before breakfast.
Quick overnight oats
Forgot to soak overnight? No problem. You’ll need to boil water to cook the oatmeal first. Follow the same day smoothie instructions in the recipe.
Depending on how much is done the night before, you’re only 5 to 15 minutes away from a delicious & satisfying breakfast. Plus, skipping the spoon, means you have an easier on-the-go breakfast option
Reasons to go wild (with blueberries)
Frozen berries are delicious in smoothies. So it’s no surprise the wild blueberries are too.
What are wild berries?
Wild blueberries grow naturally in barrens and fields in Maine and Eastern Canada. They have a smaller pea-size shape compared to conventional blueberries.
How do they taste?
They have a more intense flavor, with a mix of tart and sweetness.
Are they healthy?
Yes. One cup of wild blueberries has 80 calories and 25% daily value of fiber. Due to their growing conditions, they have twice the antioxidant capacity of larger cultivated blueberries.
Why can’t you find them in the produce section of the grocery store?
Because 99% of the wild blueberry crop is frozen at harvest. (Locking in their nutrition and taste.) Look for them in the freezer section instead.
Frozen wild blueberry recipe ideas
Use their small size to your advantage. Mixing them into mini yogurt popsicles.
Leave them whole in a blueberry boba smoothie.
Cook into a sauce that can be used to flavor a healthy snack.
Ingredients
oats – use rolled or old fashioned oats. (Other options include quick/instant rolled oats or even quinoa flakes—like in this gluten free matza balls recipe—as a possible substitute)
dried date – for sweetness
frozen wild blueberries – no need to thaw, toss them in straight from the freezer
milk – 2% cows milk or use your favorite kind
seasonings – ground cinnamon & vanilla extract
tahini – a paste made from ground sesame that’s used to make salad dressings or desserts. Substitute with nut or seed butter if necessary.
ice cubes – blend some into the drink & throw a few extra into the glass before serving to keep this drink cold.
When to Blend—Morning or Overnight?
Aside from the ingredients and their nutritional benefits, another reason to try this wild blueberry smoothie recipe is how simple it is to prepare. Make it in the morning or the night before, depending on your preference. Quickly cook the oats in boiling water before adding to the blender in the morning. For an “uncooked” version, add the ingredients to the blender the night before and allow to soak overnight, just like you would for overnight oats. At breakfast time, simply blend it into a smoothie.
Wild Blueberry Oatmeal Smoothie
Take overnight oats a step farther, blending them into a smoothie.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- 1 date, pitted and torn into pieces
- ½ cup frozen Wild Blueberries
- ½ cup 2% milk
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 1-2 cups ice
Instructions
Overnight Oatmeal Smoothie
- Place the oats, date, blueberries, milk, cinnamon, vanilla and tahini into a container. Stir to make sure all of the oats come in contact with the liquids.
- Cover and soak in the refrigerate for 6-12 hours or overnight.
- In the morning, blend until smooth and creamy. Add 1-2 cups of ice and blend again.
- Serve immediately
Same Day Smoothie
- Place oats and date pieces into a small bowl. Pour over ⅓ cup boiling water. Cover with a plate and let sit for 5-7 minutes, until most of the water is absorbed.
- Meanwhile, place the remaining ingredients (except the ice) into the blender. Add the cooked oatmeal mixture. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add 1-2 cups of ice and blend again.
- Serve immediately
Notes
What kind of container to use:
Use a container that is easy to pour from, like a mason jar or measuring cup. Depending on the model, you might even be able to refrigerate the ingredients straight in your blender container.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 2 cupsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 291Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 71mgCarbohydrates: 39gFiber: 7gSugar: 11gProtein: 10g
