With summer fruits now officially in season and many grown locally too, smoothies are a great healthy, fresh & nutritious summer drink. You can even make your own milk using oats as a dairy and nut free alternative! With frozen fruit, the bonus is that you can bring any season to the breakfast table.

Oat smoothies may be new for some but are great alternative for a hearty and filling breakfast especially now that the weather has started to heat up. Not only do they release energy in the best possible way- slowly; but they add a lovely creaminess to a smoothie. With great versatility, having so many flavour combinations to try; no two mornings need be the same. Equally good as arefreshing afternoon drink or even a perfect pre-exercise boost.

Mango & Orange Quark Smoothie in collaboration with Jemma Unconditionally Nourished.

Refreshing, seasonal & satisfying, the perfect healthy summer start.

Preparation Time: 5 mins

Cooking Time: None

Ingredients:

1 mango

1 large orange

2 tbsp. natural quark

2 tbsp. White's Jumbo Organic Oats

2 tsp chia seeds

1 tsp ground linseed

300ml coconut water

Method:

1. Pour all the ingredients into a blender

2. Blitz the ingredients until smooth

3. Serve & enjoy!

Banana, Oat & Peanut Butter Smoothie

White's granola adds a nutty flavour & texture to this thick and creamy smoothie. For that rich cool taste, use frozen bananas.

Preparation Time: 5 mins

Cooking Time: none

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

50g White's Hazelnut, Almonds & Honey Granola plus extra for sprinkling

1 large banana

2 tbsp. crunchy peanut butter

225ml oat milk

Method:

If you have time, peel each banana and break each into 4-5 pieces and freeze until solid. Place into a food processor or blend with the remaining ingredients and blend until thick and smooth. Divide between 2 glasses and serve immediately, scattered with extra granola

Oat Smoothie Variations:

Raspberry & Chia Seed- make up as above omitting the peanut butter and adding 150g fresh raspberries and 2 tbsp. chia seeds.

Avocado, mint & lime- make up as above omitting the peanut butter and adding the flesh of 1 avocado, a handful fresh mint leaves and the juice of 1 small lime.