Strawberry Oat Breakfast Smoothie

Yield: 2 servings

Strawberries: 2 cups (fresh or frozen; frozen makes it thicker/colder)
Oats: 1/2 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned oats)
Milk of choice: 1 ½ cups (dairy, almond, oat, or soy milk all work great)
Yogurt: 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
Sweetener (optional): 1–2 teaspoons honey, maple syrup, or agave to taste
Optional boost: 1 teaspoon chia seeds or flax seeds for extra texture and fiber

Prep the Oats: If you prefer a smoother texture, you can blend the dry oats in your blender for 15 seconds first to create a fine oat flour. If you like a little texture, skip this step.
Combine: Add the strawberries, yogurt, milk, and sweetener to the blender.
Blend: Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy.
Adjust: If the smoothie is too thick, add a splash more milk. If you want it colder or thicker, add a handful of ice cubes and blend again.
Serve: Pour into glasses and garnish with a fresh strawberry and a sprinkle of raw oats on top, just like the picture.

Make it ahead: You can assemble the dry ingredients in a container and the frozen fruit in a bag the night before to make your morning routine even faster.
Protein boost: Add a scoop of your favorite vanilla protein powder if you want to turn this into a post-workout recovery drink.