Summer pudding is a traditional British dessert made up of bread, soaked in the juice of summer berries. I’ve had the idea to make it into a smoothie flavour for a while now and the result is SO delicious!
Don’t worry though – there is no bread in this smoothie. Instead, I’ve used oats and flaxseed to give that bread-y taste with the added nutritional benefits.
So now I have the flavour of this classic summer dessert in the form of a delicious, healthy breakfast! It’s high in protein, omega 3 and fibre, making it the perfect start to the day.
And not only does this smoothie taste good and is good for you but it looks good too! Look at the pretty colour… so vibrant and uplifting.
So much summer berry goodness!
This smoothie is:
- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Banana-free
- Raw
- Source of omega 3
- High in fibre (over 10g per glass)
- High in protein (nearly 10g per glass)
Summer Pudding Smoothie
Summer pudding in smoothie form! This healthy breakfast tastes so good.
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen summer fruits, mixed raspberries, blackberries, redcurrants etc.
- ½ cup raw gluten-free oats
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk, or other non-dairy milk
- 1 tbsp raw agave or 2 medjool dates
- optional 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Simply add all the ingredients to a blender and mix until smooth, adding more almond milk if it's too thick.
- Pour into a large glass and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Yield 1Amount Per Serving Calories 390Saturated Fat 0.9gSodium 243mgCarbohydrates 52gFiber 10.5gSugar 22.8gProtein 9.5g
Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite says
Summer anything is up my alley right now! And the color matches the season. Looks delicious!
Aimee says
Thanks Sophia! It’s always a bonus when the colour is pretty :-)
Gin says
I love how you recreated the bread-y taste with healthy ingredients! I’ve never a Brit-style summer bread pudding but I saw one on the Great British Bake-Off and it sounds yum! We don’t do cool stuff with bread nearly as often over here. ;)
Aimee says
I love that you watch the Great British Bake-Off! That’s one of my favourite shows ever. I’m already excited about the next season. It’s a really old-fashioned dessert but the flavour is really nostalgic :-)
Vegan Heaven says
I absolutely love this bright pink color!! <3
Aimee says
Thanks Sina! I love when a smoothie looks as good as it tastes :-)
Choclette says
What a glorious coloured smoothie. Summer berries are wonderful used this way and make a pleasant change from green smoothies. I’m now wondering about what it might be like with the bread too!!!
Aimee says
Haha! I just couldn’t bring myself to add bread to a smoothie. Berry smoothies are the best!
Alisa Fleming says
Look at all the goodness in this smoothie! The name sounds like dessert, but the ingredients make for a full well-rounded breakfast!
Aimee says
that’s what I’m going for, thanks Alisa!
Samina - The Cupcake Confession says
The color of this smoothie instantly lifted my mood! It looks absolutely delicious! Love that it has oats and flaxseeds to give it the bread – like flavor!
Aimee says
Thank you Samina! Hope you’re well <3
Ceara says
This looks sooo incredibly filling! What a lovely breakfast!
Aimee says
Thanks Ceara :-) It actually is super filling, thanks to the oats!
Nicole Dawson says
I grew up in Canada and loved the breakfast pudding as well. Maybe that’s why I love throwing oats in my smoothies too, it reminds me of back home :). And your colors, so pretty and vibrant! That’s my kind of smoothie right there!
Aimee says
Thank you, Nicole! I agree – pudding-style breakfasts are the BEST.
Rozi says
This is absolutely yummy. I used coconut milk because that’s all I had and loved the added flavor. I also added a pinch of chai seeds just because! Thanks for your time with all of these recipes.
Aimee says
Hi Rozi, thank you so much for letting me know you enjoyed this smoothie! And your addition of the chai flavour sounds AMAZING!
nadia says
Can you believe I’ve never tried summer pudding!! Shameful! Maybe I can make this instead since it’s healthy and looks stunning! Love the vibrant colour :D
Aimee says
To be honest, it’s a pretty old-fashioned dessert – you don’t see it an awful lot nowadays but it’s still considered a classic :-) Thanks Nadia!
Natalie Tamara @TheTofuDiaries says
As much as I adore summer pudding, I was glad to hear there’s no bread in this smoothie ;p It sounds so good, I really like the idea of adding oats and flax to it too.
Aimee says
haha a bread smoothie… mmmmm. Thanks Natalie :-)
Natalie | Feasting on Fruit says
I’m totally new to this concept of summer pudding, but I can’t think of a better twist on it than this fabulous oaty version! Especially the date-sweetened option, that is right up my alley :)
Aimee says
Oats and dates are SUCH Natalie ingredients! They just seem to work in everything, don’t they?
Linda @ Veganosity says
Gorgeous color! I can’t wait to try this, Aimee. The oats add protein so I’m totally in on this. :)
Aimee says
Oats are so underrated when it comes to protein! I love adding them to my smoothies :-) Thanks Linda!
Mel | avirtualvegan.com says
I love summer pudding! I so need to try your smoothie. I am all for dessert for breakfast :O)
Aimee says
Me too! Thanks Mel :-)
Nicole @ Yumsome says
Oohhhh, summer pudding is one of my most favourite desserts ever… and yet I’ve never thought to make a smoothie version. You’re a genius, Aimee!
Aimee says
Thank you Nicole! It’s like summer pudding in an instant :D
Sarah | Well and Full says
I love that you used oats and flaxseed to get the bread-y flavor, that was such a smart idea! :D
Aimee says
Thanks Sarah! It actually does taste quite bread-y, in a nice way :D
Becky Striepe says
This looks delicious and so filling!
Aimee says
Thanks Becky!
Kelly says
This is the perfect way to start the morning! It’s gorgeous, Aimee! I can’t get enough of berries right now and love the addition of oats! :)
Aimee says
So I’ve noticed, Kelly! I am loving all your berry recipes!
Jenn says
I could stare at this all day long…it’s so pretty!! I love adding oats to my smoothies – makes them so thick and delicious. Need to try this!
Aimee says
Thank you, Jenn! And yes, because I can’t eat raw bananas, oats are perfect for giving that thick, creaminess instead. Love them!
Kimberly/TheLittlePlantation says
I love the colourof this smoothie.
Looks better than we one we had the other week at THAT event ;)
Thanks for sharing
Aimee says
hahaha! Thanks Kimberly :-)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
What a lovely treat! Of course the color just gets me :)
Aimee says
When smoothies are pretty colours, they somehow taste better!