Blueberry Orange Oatmeal Smoothie

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Blueberry Orange Oatmeal Smoothie is a delicate blend of naturally sweet oranges and berries paired with gluten-free oatmeal and almond milk. It’s filling but not heavy, and it’s easy to throw together! {Gluten-Free + Vegan}

Spiriteds, Blueberry Orange Oatmeal Smoothie is, in a word, comforting. It’s also a nutritious breakfast treat in a mug. And it’s an extension of a blueberry smoothie I used to make LONG before I was a food blogger. The recipe was a hug-in-a-mug then and it’s a hug-in-a-mug now.

This comforting vibe is also a bonus if the current weather situation has your equilibrium in knots. Gray skies and it neither rains nor snows. I imagine this is how Jane Austen lived in England on many days, and whenever I read her books, I am wont to romanticize such dreary weather. Then, like the fair-weather fan I am, I complain the minute Midwest clouds turn heavy without rain.

Truthfully, I want Magnum P.I. weather. I want Jane Austen to live at Robin’s Nest. Well, not really, although that would be fascinating. Can you imagine Higgins and Austen in the same abode? Magnum out solving some mystery, presumably at the behest of Higgins and on behalf of their esteemed guest while Austen documents her observations. 

It worked for Jessica Fletcher and Magnum during one of history’s greatest cross-over events, and they were in their bathrobes. So, I guess anything is possible. I basically want English countrysides with the Pacific Ocean and warm weather nearby. IS THIS TOO MUCH TO ASK? Yes, it probably is.

Spiriteds, if you find yourself in the same boat, then grab a blender and join me! This one’s delicious regardless of the weather outside our windows!

This smoothie is

• Dairy-free
• Gluten-free
• Vegan
• Naturally sweet
• Earthy
• Comforting
• Filling

Blueberry Orange Oatmeal Smoothie is perfect when you’re on-the-go and either don’t know when you’ll eat next or know it won’t be for a while.

Blueberry Orange Oatmeal Smoothie ingredients

• Blueberries. Fresh or frozen will work, but fresh is definitely best.
• Mandarin oranges. They have just the right amount of sweetness for this recipe. 
• Gluten-free oatmeal. I’m partial to gluten-free old-fashioned rolled oats. Gluten-free seeded oats will also work, however they are often thicker and stickier, so plan for extra blending.
• Almond milk. Unsweetened vanilla is delicious, but just about any milk or dairy-alternative will work.

Side notes: If you want to sweeten the smoothie, then 100% pure maple syrup, 100% pure honey, or agave nectar should do the trick! And for added bulk, sprinkle a smattering of chia seeds into your serving.

How to make Blueberry Orange oatmeal Smoothie

1. Combine ingredients in the order listed in a high-speed blender and blend on a MEDIUM-HIGH setting until desired consistency is reached. Stream in additional milk, as needed, if the blades clog or you want a thinner consistency. Add sweetener to taste, if desired.
2. Refrigerate leftovers for about 24 hours. The smoothie will thicken as it stands, and contents will settle. Give leftovers a brisk stir before serving.

Side note: The color of the smoothie will change to a muted, earthy hue as it sits. If you want that purple-y color back, then give your smoothie another brisk stir and the purple should return.

More smoothie recipes!

Smoothies are how I introduced new flavors to the girls when they were little, tucking in various fruits and vegetables to each attempt, although the preferred final color was almost always pink. This morphed into a love of smoothies, and we branched out beyond just one color. 

• Green Apple Spinach Smoothie
• Dairy-Free Strawberry Oatmeal Smoothie
• Matcha Mango Smoothie
• Almond Butter Cauliflower Smoothie Bowl
• Paleo Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Happy sipping and slurping, Spiriteds! Stay well and stay wild. I’m gad you’re here! 🩷💜🩷

Blueberry Orange Oatmeal Smoothie

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Blueberry Orange Oatmeal Smoothie is a delicate blend of naturally sweet oranges and berries paired with gluten-free oatmeal and almond milk. It’s filling but not heavy, and it’s easy to throw together! {Gluten-Free + Vegan}

• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Yield: 2 1/2 cups 1x
• Category: Smoothies
• Method: Blender
• Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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• 1 1/2 cups rice or almond milk (or any other preferred milk)
• 2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
• 3 mandarin oranges
• 1 cup gluten-free oats

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Instructions

1. Combine ingredients in the order listed in a high-speed blender and blend on a MEDIUM-HIGH setting until desired consistency is reached. Stream in additional milk, as needed, if the blades clog or you want a thinner consistency. Add sweetener to taste, if desired.
2. Refrigerate leftovers for about 24 hours. The smoothie will thicken as it stands, and contents will settle. Give leftovers a brisk stir before serving.