In an attempt to eat more fruits and veggies, I’ve been meal prepping smoothies to stash in the freezer. The original intention was to have them up for breakfast, but my husband and I have found that we actually prefer whipping them up after dinner–for some reason eating smoothies with a spoon makes it feel like dessert 😝.
Our current favorite is a smoothie that’s made with blueberries, rolled oats, spinach, banana, greek yogurt, almond milk, and a dash of cinnamon. The rolled oats add body and coziness to the smoothie, while the banana, greek yogurt, and almond milk make it taste like froyo. The best part though is that even though there’s a handful of spinach in there, you can’t taste it at all. Win!
Whether you want this for breakfast or dessert, the key to making it come together fast is to freeze individual portions separately. I like to use these great reusable food bags from Stasher to minimize plastic waste (the sandwich size is perfect here), but you can also use whatever freezer-friendly container you have on hand. Also, before putting these smoothie packs together, I like to freeze Greek yogurt in an ice cube tray. This makes it super easy to pack with the other ingredients, and no need for extra ice when blending.
Do you have any favorite smoothie recipes that are healthy but taste good enough to be a dessert? Let me know in the comments!
More breakfast as dessert recipes:
Cinnamon Roses
Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf
Pumpkin Coffee Muffins
Blueberry Oatmeal Smoothie with Spinach
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: 1-2 servings
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: Smoothie
Description
A healthy smoothie made with blueberries, rolled oats, spinach, banana, and Greek yogurt. It’s so good, it tastes like dessert!
Ingredients
1/3 cup (50g) blueberries
1/4 cup (24g) rolled oats
Small handful of baby spinach (25g)
1 medium banana, but into pieces
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup (50g) Greek yogurt (2 frozen cubes)
1 cup (240g) almond milk (or milk of choice)
Toppings of choice (ex. almonds, rolled oats, flaxseeds, etc)
Instructions
1. Place all ingredients except the almond milk into a container and freeze.
2. When ready to eat, place the frozen smoothie ingredients into a blender with the milk. Blend until smooth. Top with almonds, rolled oats, flaxseeds, or anything you desire!
Notes
Smoothie packs can be kept in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Keywords: blueberry, oatmeal, spinach, greek yogurt, banana, almond milk, cinnamon, smoothie
Michelle says
That’s a really good idea! Smoothies for dessert. It satisfies sweet cravings and is healthier!
★★★★★
Jessica says
Michelle- Yea! With these there’s no dessert guilt involved!
Aaliyah says
How many calories is this? it was delicious!
Jessica says
Aaliyah- I’m so glad you liked it! Not sure how many calories this is, but all the ingredients are nutritious and good for you!