Can I use fresh berries instead of frozen?

Yes, but the smoothie will be thinner and less cold. Add a couple of ice cubes, or use less milk, to get the same thick texture.

Do I need to cook the oats for a smoothie?

No. The DIY Oats base is soaked overnight, which softens the oats enough to blend smooth. Raw dry oats work in a pinch but give a grainier texture.

How many calories are in this mixed berry smoothie?

One serving comes to about 490 calories, with 21g protein and 12g fibre. It is a full breakfast, not a side drink.

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Mixed Berry Smoothie

Triple berry goodness blended smooth. The combination of strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries creates complex flavor while delivering maximum nutrition. Perfect for when you want variety, serious antioxidants, or something that tastes like summer.

Time: 5 min
Method: Blend
Serves: 1
Energy: 490 kcal
Protein: 21 g

Go to the method

Tall glass of mixed berry smoothie made with oats, frozen mixed berries, yogurt and honey

Method

Step 1: Add your DIY Oats to your blender.
Step 2: Add frozen mixed berries, Greek yogurt, and honey.
Step 3: Pour in extra milk to reach desired thickness.
Step 4: Blend until smooth.
Step 5: The mixed berries create layers of flavor while the yogurt adds protein and creaminess.
Step 6: This is packed with nutrition and tastes amazing.

Notes from the Department

Triple berry blend

Nutrition

1 serving

490 cal | 21g protein | 12g fiber

2 servings

980 cal | 42g protein | 24g fiber

Estimates. Not medical advice.

Why it works

Three berries do three jobs. Strawberries bring the sweetness, blueberries bring the colour, and raspberries bring the sharp edge that stops the whole thing tasting like jam. Frozen berries also stand in for ice, so the smoothie comes out cold and thick without being watered down. The soaked oats are already soft, so they blend smooth instead of gritty, and they are the reason this keeps you going past mid-morning.

Make it yours

Use whatever frozen berry mix your freezer has. If it leans heavily on strawberries, add a few extra raspberries for bite. Swap honey for maple syrup if you prefer, or leave it out when the berries are ripe and sweet. Greek yogurt gives the creamiest result; plain dahi works too, just a little thinner. If you have no DIY Oats jar, soak rolled oats, milk, chia seeds and a few almonds overnight and use that.

Before you pour

Add the extra milk slowly. Berry smoothies go from spoonable to soup in one enthusiastic splash. Drink it fresh, since the chia keeps thickening as it sits.

Questions people ask

Can I use fresh berries instead of frozen?: Yes, but the smoothie will be thinner and less cold. Add a couple of ice cubes, or use less milk, to get the same thick texture.
Do I need to cook the oats for a smoothie?: No. The DIY Oats base is soaked overnight, which softens the oats enough to blend smooth. Raw dry oats work in a pinch but give a grainier texture.
How many calories are in this mixed berry smoothie?: One serving comes to about 490 calories, with 21g protein and 12g fibre. It is a full breakfast, not a side drink.