Blackberry and apple is a classic autumn pairing, familiar from crumbles and pies. Here it becomes a creamy smoothie, with a spoon of oats for extra body.
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Put the fruit, oats, yogurt and milk into the blender.
Blend for about 60 seconds until smooth and serve immediately.
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Taste
Creamy and fruity with dark blackberry, sweet apple and a soft, slightly cereal like body.
About this smoothie
Blackberries and apples ripen around the same time in late summer and early autumn, which is why they often end up together in desserts. In this smoothie the dark berries provide colour and a deep fruitiness, the apple adds crisp sweetness. Rolled oats bring fibre and make the drink more filling, while yogurt and milk make it creamy.
It works well as a breakfast in a glass on busy mornings.
Bartender tips
Let the oats soak in the milk for 5 minutes first for a smoother result.
A pinch of cinnamon brings out the crumble character.
Variations
Vegan crumble smoothie
Use an oat drink and a plant yogurt, and add a pinch of cinnamon.
Frequently asked questions
Is this smoothie vegan?
Not as written; with a plant drink and plant yogurt it is.
Can I use frozen blackberries?
Yes, they make it colder and thicker.
Are oats necessary?
No, but they make the smoothie more filling and slightly thicker.