Triple Berry Oat Smoothie

by Kiran on July 5, 2013 · 99 comments

in Beverages, Smoothie

Happy Friday, friends!

Here’s wishing your 4th of July celebration was filled with so much fun, yummy foods, great company and surreal fireworks that’s an envy over social media 😉

And if you had a themed celebration, chances are there’s berries sitting in the refrigerator waiting to be utilize in the freshest way imaginable.

Use ’em. Now.

Triple Berry Oat Smoothie | KiranTarun.com/Food

If you know me too well, chances are you’ll know how obsessed I am when it comes to morning oatmeal’s. Here’s a sunny chill smoothie recipe from the archives and a slew of oatmeal ideas which I did for my birthday! As if this is not enough, follow me on Instagram where you’d see a collection of my morning breakfast oatmeal’s.

Told you I’m obsessed 😉

The ritual of toasting old-fashioned oats–adding water–stirring–adding chopped banana–stirring–drizzling some nut milk–more stirring–adding a few drops of vanilla extract–and you guessed it right! more stirring–finally, loading up on toppings and having it steaming hot is my way of beginning the day, therapeutically.

Triple Berry Oat Smoothie | KiranTarun.com/Food

Although I can’t dismiss the fact that summer is at it’s peak and the mere thought of possibly parting with our all time favorite breakfast, breaks my heart. On the other hand, the idea of steaming oats doesn’t sit well in the peak of summer.

What best way to remedy this is by having some chilled or frozen fruits, combining all of your favorite oatmeal ingredients into the blender and whirl it all up into a dreamy creamy smoothie concoction.

Easy as 1-2-3 recipe is below, for an immediate perusal.

Triple Berry Oat Smoothie | KiranTarun.com/Food

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Makes 2 servings

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups almond milk, chilled
  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1 tbsp flax seeds
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 heaping tbsp nut butter (sunflower, almond, peanut etc)
  • 1 heaping cup of mixed berries (fresh/frozen)
  • 1 very ripe sliced & frozen banana
  • some granola & more berries for topping

Directions:

  1. Add almond milk, oats, flax and chia seeds into a blender. Leave to soak for 15 minutes.
  2. Add the rest of ingredients and blend until smooth.
  3. Serve immediately garnished with fresh berries and a sprinkling of granola.

 

Triple Berry Oat Smoothie | KiranTarun.com/Food

So friends, there’s no need to part with your favorite morning rituals. Just try finding ways to incorporate it in all seasons. Oh, so devious 😉

What do you miss having or enjoying in summer heat?

 

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1 Sanjeev July 5, 2013 at 10:23 AM

Wow! Yummy smoothie with fresh berries and a fresh post to comment on. I can’t believe my luck. This feels like first day first show at a block buster movie.

I am a morning cereals person and an evening milk shake / lassi person. So this recipe will get added to my list of evening drinks. Or should one take it in the morning as it could be quite filling?
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2 Kiran July 9, 2013 at 10:55 AM

Sanjeev — mornings are the best time when the smoothie has oatmeal added to it 🙂

3 Rosa July 5, 2013 at 10:32 AM

A great idea and combination! This healthy smoothie must be so enjoyable.

Cheers,

Rosa

4 Kiran July 9, 2013 at 10:56 AM

Rosa — thanks friend 🙂

5 Helene D'souza July 5, 2013 at 10:33 AM

During the hot summer time in India, I miss using my oven and eating heavy foods. lol
I am in love with your Triple Berry Oat Smoothie, so pretty too Kiran!
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6 Kiran July 9, 2013 at 11:07 AM

Helene — i can’t imagine hot and heavy foods in summer. but sometimes, it’s difficult to resist 😉

7 Denise Browning@From Brazil To You July 5, 2013 at 10:41 AM

Healthy, delicious, and quite inviting these smoothies are…
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8 Kiran July 9, 2013 at 11:07 AM

Denise — thank you so much!

9 Ash- foodfashionparty@blogspot.com July 5, 2013 at 10:48 AM

I can’t steam my oatmeal too. I would rather enjoy in a smoothie of this kind. Lovely pics Kiran.
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10 Kiran July 9, 2013 at 11:10 AM

Ash — me too. but i can’t wait to eat hot oatmeal soon. it’s just want I love the most 😉

11 Giulia July 5, 2013 at 11:25 AM

I find your oatmeal obsession always amusing on Twitter. You live in a tropical state and have such a liking for something I associate with winter, snow and cold 🙂 May you find many other ways to keep your favourite breakfast during the hot summer months!
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12 Kiran July 9, 2013 at 11:14 AM

Giulia — haha! i’m obsessed with oatmeal and it’s a scary obsession 😉

13 Alyssa (Everyday Maven) July 5, 2013 at 12:37 PM

Nice smoothie recipe Kiran!!!
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14 Kiran July 9, 2013 at 11:15 AM

Alyssa — thank you so much, my sweet friend 🙂

15 Mr. & Mrs. P July 5, 2013 at 3:04 PM

What a great way to get up in the morning and go! These smoothies are wonderful!!! Just love that green background..
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16 Kiran July 9, 2013 at 11:17 AM

Mr & Mrs P — thank you so much!!

17 Laura (Tutti Dolci) July 5, 2013 at 3:59 PM

Your smoothie looks berrylicious!
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18 Kiran July 9, 2013 at 11:17 AM

Laura — haha, thank you!!

19 marla July 5, 2013 at 4:40 PM

Such a healthy & yummy looking smoothie!
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20 Kiran July 9, 2013 at 8:08 PM

Marla — thanks sweets 🙂

21 Sissi July 5, 2013 at 4:41 PM

Kiran, I love all these ingredients (I have even bought some more almond cream today) but I hardly ever have breakfast… If I do (on holidays or on weekends) it’s always savoury, but your smoothie would be a great afternoon cooling half-snack/half-drink!
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22 Kiran July 9, 2013 at 8:09 PM

Sissi — breakfast is the most important meal of the day! and one of my favorites 😉

23 Asmita July 5, 2013 at 4:54 PM

Such a healthy and delicious smoothie! Love it!
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24 Kiran July 10, 2013 at 12:30 AM

Asmita — thank you!

25 Margarita July 5, 2013 at 8:09 PM

wow! i would never think to add oats into my smoothies! i love this! a hearty smoothie with all the fresh summer bounty!
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26 Kiran July 10, 2013 at 1:26 AM

Margarita — i’m definitely obsessed with oats in my smoothies. so delish, filling and good for you 🙂

27 Emma Galloway July 6, 2013 at 8:11 AM

That last photo takes my breath away Kiran! Absolutely stunning and delicious smoothie 🙂 xx
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28 Kiran July 10, 2013 at 1:28 AM

Emma — awww, thanks so much sweetie! so happy you enjoyed this recipe 🙂

29 Angie@Angie's Recipes July 6, 2013 at 9:49 AM

I am in need of one NOW! Looks so appetizing!
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30 Kiran July 10, 2013 at 1:31 AM

Angie — and making it takes a minute!

31 Barbara | Creative Culinary July 6, 2013 at 11:08 AM

Now this I could do…I simply can not get onboard with those green ones; if our eyes are the first thing that we use when deciding our attraction to foods…well,, I simply can’t see beyond that color. This looks good…yes, that is important to me!
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32 Kiran July 10, 2013 at 1:34 AM

Barbara — haha, i agree with you about how we feasts with our eyes first. but i’m game for green smoothies too. not too shabby in the taste department 😀

33 Shumaila July 6, 2013 at 12:47 PM

I do miss soups, and even though not at all summerish I still end up making some! I love berries in every form, smoothie is a great way to use them!
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34 Kiran July 10, 2013 at 1:36 AM

Shumaila — i’d still wound up making hot oatmeals every now and then. especially on a rainy & gloomy FL days. it’s been like these for a few weeks now and i have no complains 😀

35 CCU July 6, 2013 at 5:25 PM

What a refreshing and delicious 4th of July celebration 😀

Cheers
CCU
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36 Kiran July 10, 2013 at 1:36 AM

CCU — thank you!!

37 Wizzy July 6, 2013 at 6:08 PM

I make these smoothies all the time. They don’t look half as good as yours do btw.
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38 Kiran July 10, 2013 at 3:22 AM

Wizzy — lol, i don’t style my breakfast smoothie. this was done just for the blog 😉

39 Anne ~ Uni Homemaker July 6, 2013 at 8:30 PM

This sounds like a fantastic smoothie to have for breakfast… Love the berries here Kiran. Gorgeous! 🙂
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40 Kiran July 10, 2013 at 3:23 AM

Anne — thank you sweet friend 🙂

41 Amy Tong July 6, 2013 at 11:49 PM

What a healthful way to use up those extra berries. Whenever the berry season rolls around, I always have berries in my fridge. I usually freeze whatever I can finish and save them for smoothie. Can’t wait to try this one. 😉
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42 Kiran July 10, 2013 at 5:33 PM

Amy — thanks so much, friend. yes, freshly frozen berries makes a mean and delicious smoothie 🙂

43 Coffee and Crumpets July 7, 2013 at 12:39 AM

Love the idea of a cold oatmeal breakfast smoothie! My kids make smoothies every morning and I will have to tell them about adding oatmeal to theirs. Looks delicious.

Nazneen
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44 Kiran July 10, 2013 at 5:36 PM

Nazneen — thanks! by adding oatmeal, not only it’s good for you but it’s a meal itself. so filling 🙂

45 Juliana July 7, 2013 at 2:15 AM

Yes, you are right, I still have lots of fresh berries on my fridge and this smoothie sure looks perfect to use them up.
Hope you are having a great weekend 😀

46 Kiran July 10, 2013 at 5:41 PM

Juliana — hope you finally used it all up!!

47 Shruti@PartTimeChef July 7, 2013 at 2:42 AM

Great recipe and the photos on the green board look amazing! I love your breakfast shots on twitter/IG.
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48 Kiran July 10, 2013 at 5:49 PM

Shruti — awww, thanks a lot for following on twitter/IG 🙂

49 Kelly July 7, 2013 at 7:34 AM

I enjoy my oatmeal for breakfast too but eat less during the summer months so I really love the idea of this triple berry smoothie. It looks delicious and so healthy. Love your amazing photos 🙂

50 Kiran July 10, 2013 at 5:57 PM

Kelly — thank you so much! i love adding oats into cool smoothies or bircher muesli’s. just so comforting during summer 🙂

51 Alison @ Ingredients, Inc July 7, 2013 at 9:18 AM

yes please! This is right up my alley! Hope you are doing well!
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52 Kiran July 10, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Alison — thanks doll! i’m doing great. Miss hanging out with you xoxo

53 john@kitchenriffs July 7, 2013 at 12:45 PM

I love the idea of adding oats to a smoothie! Definitely something I need to try. We’re enjoying tons of fruit for breakfast at this time of the year, but smoothies are always welcome. Thanks so much.
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54 Kiran July 10, 2013 at 6:25 PM

John — oats definitely bulks up smoothies and keeps you full for sometime. it’s a good-for-you food too 😉

55 sippitysup July 7, 2013 at 3:18 PM

I’m imagining myself relaxing on the porch just looking at these. GREG
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56 Kiran July 10, 2013 at 6:31 PM

Greg — just looking won’t cut it. you’ve got to make it 🙂

57 Wendy July 7, 2013 at 5:57 PM

What a delicious way to drink breakfast! I am going to have fun experimenting with this. Maybe some frozen greek yogurt intead of the banana to cut carbs and up protein? Thanks, Kiran!
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58 Kiran July 10, 2013 at 6:51 PM

Wendy — there’s so many ways to make smoothies. i’d sometimes include a scoop of protein powder and yogurt too. it’s just one of those meals that’s so versatile 🙂

59 Matt @ The Athlete's Plate July 7, 2013 at 7:44 PM

Looks delicious!
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60 Kiran July 10, 2013 at 6:51 PM

Matt — thanks friend 🙂

61 Kathryn July 8, 2013 at 4:48 AM

Such a great idea for a summer breakfast!
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62 Kiran July 10, 2013 at 6:53 PM

Kathryn — so true!

63 Shema George July 8, 2013 at 7:59 AM

Happy 4th to you to Kiran – Hope you have a nice weekend! I also love oatmeal and make a similar smoothie – But adding granola for the crunch is such a nice idea. Loved your clicks and styling! great work 🙂
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64 Kiran July 10, 2013 at 6:53 PM

Shema — thanks my friend. and hope you had a great 4th of July celebration too 🙂

65 debie grace July 8, 2013 at 8:07 AM

Looks too cute to touch it! Very nice representation! Would love to make this one 😉
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66 Kiran July 10, 2013 at 6:56 PM

Debie — awww, thanks so much! and if you made this recipe, do let me know how it tastes 🙂

67 Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking July 8, 2013 at 6:27 PM

I love this easy, colorful and wholesome smoothie, Kiran! Perfect for breakfast or a filling snack!
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68 Kiran July 10, 2013 at 6:57 PM

Georgia — thanks my sweet friend 🙂

69 Cass @foodmyfriend July 9, 2013 at 5:15 AM

So healthy Kiran! Yum. I love my breakfast and I may have to try this one in my new personal blender 🙂
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70 Kiran July 10, 2013 at 6:57 PM

Cass — thank you and I hope you’ll enjoy this recipe in your new blender 😀

71 Katerina July 9, 2013 at 6:20 AM

Lovely smoothie Kiran! You are truly into them!
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72 Kiran July 10, 2013 at 7:04 PM

Katerina — thank you my friend. and yes, i can’t live without my oatmeals or smoothies for that matter 😀

73 cquek July 9, 2013 at 6:55 AM

This looks all kinds of awesome! I love that

74 Kiran July 10, 2013 at 7:04 PM

CQuek — awww, thank you so so much!!

75 Yvonne @ bitter baker July 9, 2013 at 2:55 PM

Yaaay! Loooove healthy 4th of July recipes. This looks great! I’ll probably be eating it on other days too though 🙂
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76 Kiran July 10, 2013 at 7:05 PM

Yvonne — I do that too, all the time 🙂

77 Nik July 9, 2013 at 4:05 PM

The last photograph is so pretty and of course delicious!
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78 Kiran July 10, 2013 at 11:49 PM

Nik — thank you so much!

79 Patty July 10, 2013 at 9:32 AM

I will have to try your lovely Summertime smoothie-love the added oats 😉
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80 Kiran July 10, 2013 at 11:49 PM

Patty — thanks and please let me know how it tastes 😉

81 Maria July 10, 2013 at 12:58 PM

Vow such a refreshing drink loved your combination 🙂
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82 Kiran July 10, 2013 at 11:50 PM

Maria — thank you so much! 🙂

83 Nusrat Azim July 10, 2013 at 4:52 PM

Let me drink the beauty of your pictures first, then I’ll make the smoothie 🙂
Man! What are you made of?! How do you manage to create such gorgeous recipes and pictures one after another?!

84 Kiran July 11, 2013 at 12:03 AM

Nusrat — haha, do let me know how it tastes 😀

I’m just who I am, my friend. and thanks for having so much nice things to say about what I love doing 🙂

85 Honey, What's Cooking July 10, 2013 at 5:00 PM

this looks amazing!!!!!!!!!!!! i seriously think you should look into photography Kiran.. you take super awesome pics. seriously!!! these are artistic.

love this smoothie, i have added oats to my smoothie and I love it, haven’t done it with berries though.
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86 Kiran July 11, 2013 at 12:05 AM

Nisha — thank you so much my dear. i hope to someday have a chance to share whatever little knowledge i have on food photography with you and everyone else. I’m thinking a post on this subject would be a great start 🙂

87 Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen July 10, 2013 at 9:45 PM

Smart! I’m a big fan of smoothies all year-round but especially in the summer.
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88 Kiran July 11, 2013 at 12:06 AM

Sylvie — haha, thank you! smoothies are what keeping us cool here in Florida. an essential lifesaver 😀

89 laurasmess July 11, 2013 at 3:57 AM

Y-U-M. So much goodness in a deliciously indulgent treat. Love the idea of adding nut butter. Must be so smooth, rich and gorgeous. Happy late 4th July beautiful! Ah, I am so behind on my favourite blogs recently. Life has been a bit busy. Exciting to catch up though xx
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90 Kiran July 11, 2013 at 1:01 PM

Laura — thank you so much, sweetness and hope you had a very Happy 4th too!

91 Sophie July 11, 2013 at 4:00 AM

I make each morning similar breakfast smoothies like these beauties! I must change my recipe into yours now & serve them, just like you, in tall small glasses!This is certainly a wonderful presentation! 🙂

They look very yummy too! I also love flaxseed & chia seeds! 😉
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92 Kiran July 11, 2013 at 1:02 PM

Sophie — awww, thanks so much sweetie. and yes, sometimes presentation makes it even more appetizing 😀

93 green smoothie recipes July 12, 2013 at 9:59 AM

This is a really nice way to get a lift after a walk or exercise, my partner whipped up a couple after our sunday ride and we both enjoyed them plus this smoothie is healthy, what more can you ask 🙂
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94 Kiran July 14, 2013 at 4:16 PM

GMR — so glad you loved it 🙂

95 Edlyn July 17, 2013 at 10:39 AM

So so good! My husband also makes these oatmeal smoothies except he uses whole milk for them. And you have such an amazing eye for photography.

96 Kiran July 20, 2013 at 12:59 AM

Edlyn — awww, thanks so much. there’s nothing better than oatmeal and smoothies in my opinion 🙂

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