Smoothies / 5 min
Strawberry balsamic breakfast smoothie
A creamy strawberry smoothie with yogurt, oats, vanilla and a tiny splash of balsamic vinegar.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Total
- 5 min
- Serves
- 2 glasses
A drop of balsamic vinegar makes ripe strawberries taste more vivid and less one-note. Yogurt and oats give this easy smoothie a soft, creamy body made for breakfast.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups frozen strawberries
- ¾ cup plain yogurt
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- ½ cup ice
Method
- 1. Add strawberries, yogurt, almond milk, oats, balsamic vinegar, vanilla and maple syrup to a blender.
- 2. Blend until creamy and smooth, then add the ice.
- 3. Blend again until cold and pour immediately.
Estimated nutrition
- calories
- 190 calories
- fat
- 4 g fat
- carbohydrate
- 34 g carbohydrates
- protein
- 8 g protein
- fiber
- 6 g fiber
Approximate values per serving. Nutrition varies with ingredients, brands and portion sizes.
Substitutions
- Use kefir for a thinner, tangier smoothie.
- Replace almond milk with oat milk.
- A teaspoon of lemon juice can replace balsamic vinegar.
Good to know
Taste one strawberry first. If it is very sweet, you may not need the maple syrup.
Questions, answered.
Will it taste like vinegar?
No. The small amount is there to sharpen the strawberry flavor; use a mild balsamic and measure carefully.
Can I use fresh strawberries?
Yes. Use 2 cups hulled strawberries and 1 cup ice for a chilled smoothie.