Step 1

The night before, add all the ingredients to the bowl of your blender and give it a stir to ensure that everything is well combined. Cover and place in the fridge for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight. This step isn’t absolutely necessary, but allowing the oats to soak for a few hours will make them easier to blend and give you a smoother, creamier smoothie.

Step 2

When ready to eat, blend on high until the oats and dates have fully broken down and a smooth and creamy consistency is reached, adding more milk if the smoothie is too thick for your preference.

Step 3

At this point, you can either enjoy it as is or warm it up by transferring the smoothie to a small saucepan set over medium heat and bringing it to a simmer or boil, depending on how hot you want it. If the smoothie becomes too thick during cooking, add an extra splash of almond milk until your desired consistency is reached.