Description

This Berry Power Smoothie is a nutritious and energizing blend packed with fresh fruits, leafy greens, and wholesome oats. Ideal for a quick breakfast or a revitalizing snack, it combines the natural sweetness of oranges, bananas, and blueberries with the creamy texture of low-fat yogurt and milk, enhanced by fiber-rich oats and baby spinach for added health benefits.

Ingredients

Scale

Dairy and Liquids

1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/2 cup low-fat milk
1/4 cup orange juice

Fruits and Vegetables

2 medium oranges, peeled and segmented
1 large banana, sliced
2 cups frozen blueberries
1/2 cup baby spinach

Grains

1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

Instructions

Combine liquids and dairy: In a blender, pour in the low-fat milk, orange juice, and plain low-fat yogurt, forming the base liquid for the smoothie.
Add fruits, oats, and spinach: Add the rolled oats, baby spinach, peeled orange segments, and sliced banana to the blender. Then place the frozen blueberries on top to keep them from sticking to the blades immediately.
Blend until smooth: Blend all ingredients on high speed for 1-2 minutes until the mixture becomes smooth and well combined, ensuring no chunks remain, resulting in a creamy texture.
Serve chilled: Pour the smoothie into glasses and enjoy immediately for the best chilled, fresh flavor and optimal nutrient retention.

Notes

For a thinner consistency, add more low-fat milk or orange juice as needed.
You can substitute low-fat milk with almond or oat milk for a dairy-free option (note: this will affect nutrition and diet classification).
To increase protein, add a scoop of your favorite protein powder or a tablespoon of nut butter.
Use fresh or frozen fruits depending on availability; frozen fruits help chill the smoothie without ice.
Consume immediately to enjoy the best taste and preserve nutrients, especially vitamin C from citrus fruits.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Category: Beverage, Breakfast, Snack
Method: Blending
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250 ml)
Calories: 180 kcal
Sugar: 22 g
Sodium: 65 mg
Fat: 2 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0.7 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 38 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 6 g
Cholesterol: 5 mg

Keywords: berry smoothie, healthy breakfast, low-fat smoothie, spinach smoothie, blueberry smoothie, fruit smoothie, quick breakfast, nutritious smoothie