Kickstart your day with this vibrant green smoothie overnight oats recipe. It combines the goodness of a healthy green smoothie with the heartiness of oats, for a refreshing and nutritious start to your day.
Ingredients
To recreate this delicious green smoothie breakfast bowl at home, you’ll need:
- Banana
- Pineapple
- Spinach
- Oats
- Water
Don’t worry if you don’t have all the ingredients – we’ve suggested some alternatives and substitution ideas further down.
Green Smoothie & Oats Benefits
Mixing these two breakfast heavyweights, creates a delicious, nutrient-rich and filling start to your day. The spinach will super-charge your micronutrient intake, with extra vitamin A, vitamin K, and folate. Let’s dive into the ingredients and their health benefits in more detail:
Banana
Creamy, sweet banana serves as the base of our green smoothie overnight oats. It adds a boost of essential vitamins and minerals like potassium and vitamin B6. It also helps create a smoothie-like texture in the oats and adds to the overall flavour.
Spinach
Spinach, our leafy green superhero, adds a nutritional boost to your oats. It’s packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that support overall health. Spinach also adds a vibrant green color without overpowering the taste (you won’t even know it’s there when blended with banana and pineapple).
Pineapple
Pineapple brings a burst of tangy sweetness and a tropical twist to your oats. It’s rich in vitamin C, manganese, and bromelain, an enzyme associate with anti-inflammatory properties. It adds a refreshing and exotic flavour to your smoothie-inspired breakfast.
Oats
Oats make this breakfast bowl a filling morning meal. They’re packed with fibre and complex carbs to provide a sustained release of energy throughout the day. You can use rolled oats for a thicker texture or quick oats if you want something that’s more like a drink.
Water
You can use plain old water in this recipe – there’s more than enough nutrients and flavour in the other ingredients. Water has zero calories yet helps to fill you up, so is a great ingredient for weight loss oat bowls.
Green Smoothie Overnight Oats
This vibrant green smoothie overnight oats recipe combines the goodness of a healthy smoothie with the heartiness of filling oats.
Ingredients
- 1 banana
- 1 thick slice of pineapple (approx. 100g)
- 1 handful of spinach
- ½ cup or 120ml water
- ½ cup or 40g rolled oats
Instructions
- Blend the banana, pineapple, spinach and water until smooth.
- Place rolled oats and smoothie into a mason jar.
- Stir well until the oats are covered in liquid.
- Place the top on and store in the refrigerator overnight, for a minimum of 4 hours.
- In the morning, stir well (adding a little more liquid if necessary) then serve.
Optional & Alternative Ingredients
Feel free to customise your green smoothie overnight oats with these optional ingredients:
- A spoonful of nut butter, such as almond butter or peanut butter, for added creaminess and a hint of nutty flavour.
- Add blueberries, pineapple chunks, or mango slices as a topping.
- A sprinkle of chia seeds or hemp seeds for added texture and nutritional benefits.
- Add a scoop of protein powder or your preferred supplement to boost the nutrient profile even further.
Power up your day with our Green Smoothie Overnight Oats recipe. Blend the ingredients together, let them mingle overnight, and enjoy with a spoon the next morning!
FAQs
Here are some frequently asked questions. If you have one that isn’t answered below, then get in touch with us directly.
Q: Can I use other leafy greens instead of spinach?
A: Absolutely! Feel free to experiment with other leafy greens, such as kale or Swiss chard. Each green brings its unique flavour profile and nutritional benefits to the oats.
Q: Can I use frozen fruit instead of fresh fruit?
A: Yes! Frozen fruits work perfectly fine – just make sure to thaw them slightly before blending to achieve a smooth consistency.
Q: Can I prepare the oats in individual servings?
A: Definitely! Preparing individual servings of overnight oats in jars or containers is a convenient way to enjoy your breakfast. It allows for easy grab-and-go options or portion control.
