Description
Enjoy a taste of summer with this healthy and delicious Blueberry Cobbler Smoothie! Packed with antioxidants, fiber, and protein, and topped with a homemade crumble, it’s a perfect breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1/2 cup rolled oats (not instant)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or plant-based yogurt)
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy, like almond, soy, or oat milk)
- 1/4 cup water (adjust for desired consistency)
- 2 tablespoons almond butter (or other nut butter)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional, for added thickness and nutrients)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (adjust to taste, optional)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
- 2 tablespoons rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes (or vegan butter alternative)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry blender or your fingertips, cut the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- (Optional) Cover the bowl and chill the crumble topping in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
- (Optional) Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the crumble topping on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until golden brown and fragrant. Let cool completely before breaking into small pieces. Alternatively, toast in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until golden brown.
- In a high-powered blender, combine the frozen blueberries, rolled oats, Greek yogurt (or plant-based yogurt), milk (dairy or non-dairy), water, almond butter (or other nut butter), chia seeds (if using), vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
- Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed. Add more water if too thick, or more frozen blueberries/chia seeds if too thin.
- Taste and add maple syrup or honey, if desired, to sweeten to your liking.
- Pour into a glass or jar.
- Sprinkle the prepared cobbler crumble topping over the smoothie. Add fresh blueberries or a dollop of Greek yogurt for extra flair.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Add Greens: Sneak in some extra nutrients by adding a handful of spinach or kale to the blender.
- Use Different Berries: Feel free to substitute other berries for the blueberries, such as raspberries, strawberries, or blackberries. A mixed berry smoothie would also be delicious!
- Boost the Protein: Add a scoop of protein powder to the smoothie for an extra protein boost.
- Make it Vegan: Use plant-based yogurt and milk alternatives to make this smoothie completely vegan.
- Add Lemon Zest: A little bit of lemon zest can brighten up the flavor of the smoothie and add a touch of zing.
- Spice it Up: Experiment with different spices, such as nutmeg, cardamom, or ginger, to add a unique flavor twist.
- Make it Ahead: You can prepare the smoothie ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. However, the texture may change slightly as the oats absorb more liquid. If this happens, simply add a little more milk or water to thin it out before serving.
- Freezing for Later: Pour the smoothie into popsicle molds for a refreshing frozen treat.
- Smoothie is too thick: Add more liquid (water or milk) a little at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
- Smoothie is too thin: Add more frozen blueberries, a tablespoon of chia seeds, or a scoop of protein powder to thicken it up.
- Smoothie is not sweet enough: Add more maple syrup or honey, a little at a time, until you reach your preferred level of sweetness.
- Smoothie is too tart: Add a pinch of baking soda to neutralize the acidity.
- Crumble topping is not crumbly enough: Make sure the butter is cold and that you don’t overwork the mixture. You can also try adding a tablespoon of cold water to the mixture to help it come together.
- Crumble topping is burning: Reduce the oven temperature or shorten the baking time. You can also cover the crumble topping with foil to prevent it from burning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes