Gluten Free Caramel Pear Overnight Oatmeal Crisp Smoothie! A healthy dessert style overnight oatmeal smoothie you can enjoy for breakfast, post workout, or anytime the craving hits! Super creamy, packed full of fiber and protein, delicious!
Oh my, 2 days till NOVEMBER! I actually love this month so bring it! Bring on the coziness, the real beginning of holidays, and LATE FALL foods! You know, like Pear and Squash, and all that jazz!
But you know what else happens this weekend? We FALL back one hour. Which means, for some, we can kinda sleep in? Yes? Actually, you are not going to want to sleep in with this dessert breakfast smoothie recipe I have for you today. Nope, in fact, you might just jump out of bed for it! Kidding, but you get my point. It’s darn tasty and of course “health-ified” for you.
CARAMEL PEAR OVERNIGHT OATMEAL CRISP SMOOTHIE! Dang! That’s a long title for a smoothie, but it’s the truth and it’s just screams FALL! Don’t you think?
Actually, the truth is that my husband took on more coaching, so we’re up every day at 5 am versus only 3 x a week. So, making this caramel pear oatmeal crisp smoothie the night before is some TRUE motivation to get up and get going at that hour. Ya know? Dessert at 5 am totally works! Especially when you add in caramel.
Speaking of caramel, the caramel sauce is key. In fact, I made it just for this smoothie and it happens to be full of healthy fats and dairy free.
So let’s back this up a minute. You have an overnight oatmeal style smoothie that is gluten free with dairy free/vegan options. It tastes like dessert. It’s packed full of protein and fiber. And wait, there’s one more thing.
It can actually be good for your gut and easy to digest!
Say what?! Yes, it sure can. Here’s how.
You see, when you make this dessert smoothie an OVERNIGHT oatmeal smoothie, you’re doing your gut some good. How? Well —-> When you prepare it beforehand, allowing the gluten free oats (grain) and any nut/seed to soak overnight in the fridge, it helps break down the phytic acid. Phytic acid (which I have regularly talked about here and here) can inhibit nutrient absorption if you gut isn’t healthy in the first place. This means that you’re even though you’re eating healthy, you could really be lacking in certain nutrients.
So if you’re immune system is already low or maybe you’re stressed, fatigued, training HARD, then going with the overnight oatmeal smoothie option is probably your best bet! Although it’s not a necessity for this recipe. Make sense?
You can still enjoy great immunity boosting benefits when you add in the full fat yogurt or even kefir yogurt. Although it’s optional, it can help boost your gut flora with healthy bacteria. The full-fat version is also lower in lactose (aka sugars that many cannot digest), plus it makes the smoothie so much more creamy and rich, like true dessert form!
WAM BAM now that’s a Healthy PLAN! Sorry, corny Cotter moment.
When making this oatmeal smoothie overnight, I like to use Love grown foods gluten free super oats, which also has chia in it! Â When you place the smoothie in a cup overnight, it thickens even more with the chia! So good!
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Caramel Pear Oatmeal Crisp Smoothie {Gluten Free}
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Gluten Free Caramel Pear Oatmeal Crisp Smoothie! A healthy dessert style smoothie you can enjoy for breakfast, post workout, snacking, or anytime the craving hits! Super creamy, packed full of fiber and protein, delicious, and made with wholesome real ingredients.
Ingredients
Caramel Sauce –
- 1 tbsp refined coconut oil or butter (melted)
- ½ tbsp coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- You can also use my Vegan Dulce De Leche Sauce on top
FOR SMOOTHIE:
- 1 medium pear
- ½ cup 2% greek yogurt
- ½ cup ice
- ¼ cup rolled gluten free oats (we use love grown super oats)
- Dash of cinnamon
- 8 oz almond milk or coconut milk
- ½ banana (optional for more thickness)
Instructions
- First make your caramel sauce.
- Mix together melted coconut oil, coconut sugar, extract, and honey. Mix until smooth.
- Next, place your remaining ingredients in blender and blend until mixed.
- Add your caramel sauce and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour into 1 large cup or 2 smaller cups.
- For overnight oat smoothie, keep cups in fridge for 6-8hrs.
- Stir in the morning and enjoy!
Notes
Lovegrown foods gluten free vegan super oats has chia as well, so when you place smoothie in cup overnight, it thickens even more with the chia! So good!
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Phew, so have I convinced you yet? A pear oatmeal crisp “dessert” smoothie for breakfast with bonus immunity boosting options sounds pretty good to me! But I may be biased. Let me know if you try this version yourself and report back, mmm k?
Well, that’s the last recipe from me for easy gluten free breakfast week.
Cheers! And Good luck to those racing NYC marathon this weekend.
Favorite type of  dessert style smoothie? Ever tried an overnight oatmeal smoothie?
LC
Whoa I feel like I just hit the smoothie jackpot! I love caramel. I love pears. I love oatmeal. YES! Thanks for sharing this – I’m going to make it this week for sure.
yea! you so did! let me know if you try it Devon!
I’m with you. I’m all about pears this time of year, the riper the better. They’re so flavorful and full of delicious fiber. Seasonal fruit really is the best.
I have to admit that I did have some pie for breakfast after Thanksgiving so I do understand why dessert for breakfast is tempting!
I often add chia seeds to smoothies for extra omega-3s and fibre. I think it’s interesting that the oats you use have them included. I think I’ll keep an eye out for them at the grocery store.
love it! yes to pie for breakfast! and you must try the super oats with chia and seed! you’d love! they are lovegrown foods brand
I love this smoothie–and I love that since it sits overnight it is broken down and easier to diget–bonus!!
Oh, my. I LOVE the idea of an overnight smoothie!! And this flavor combo is dreamy. I’d dig-in at 5:00 a.m. for sure! 🙂
Mmm! So many of my favorite things in one spot! My daughter is obsessed with pears…this would make a great breakfast for the two of us!
your daughter is smart! like mother like daughter
These photos are simply stunning, Lindsay! I was on Food Gawker and stopped in my tracks at this smoothie — I love the simple color and flavor profile. And that striped straw? SWOON. PS: How far in advance to you plan and prep your recipes for the blog? Currently working on my attempt at an editorial calendar and I’m curious how the pros handle it! 😉 XX Katie
PS I also LOVE the gut health tips. I’m all about supporting that microbiome! Fist bump.
yea! gut health lovers unite!
haha I am no pro. Smoothies are a little easier so this was actually done a week or so ago. But other times it’s usually 2 weeks i think. Writing is last minute. haha. always.
Gimme!!!! 🙂 So glad I have pears already 🙂
Nothing like dessert for breakfast!! Hooray!! I’m loving this smoothie, Lindsay and those pears… so happy to see them. They are such a delicious fruit… Thank you for your tips too on soaking oats… something I need to be more diligent about doing!
you and me both! I always need reminders. haha
YES, this SCREAMS fall, in the absolute best possible way. Need it. My favorite oatmeal crisp is anything with berries! Better yet, berries AND apples.
ohh for sure! gotta try that next
THIS at 5 am tomorrow is probably the only thing that will get me to get up that early – I’ve been looking forward to falling back since we fell forward last year and cannot wait to revel in an extra hour of sleep – though I won’t be reveling – i’d be sleeping…but heyyyy… 🙂
yea for sleep! reveling in it is a must!
Big fan of cherry crisps…they get all gooey and messy and are so good with vanilla ice cream on the top! Have a great weekend friend…Hope you are well and maybe soon we can have a phone date…XOXO
Yes, I love the pear + oats combo! The caramel sauce sounds too good – I want to pour it on top of those gluten free swedish pancakes for the ultimate dessert breakfast.
well now that’s just genius!
I see some caramel in my future! Genius, as always.
Something about caramel & pear just goes together so well! I love all of your recipes, so I can’t wait to try this one 🙂
for real! even better than caramel. in my opinion haha
I won’t be waking up any earlier or later this weekend. One of the perks of living in AZ is NO TIME CHANGE. I swear that’s at least 1/4 of the reason why I live here.
I keep meaning to try soaking my oats the night before. Of course, I have all my absorption issues I should probably soak all my food. Haha! Corny Megan moment.
love corny meg!
I can get on board with dessert at 5 am! ….except instead of 5 can we make it 7 am? 🙂 Thanks.
for you, yes! 😉
Whoa – pear oatmeal smoothie. Such a solid idea, Lindsay. I’ve never tried pears in a smoothie before!
This sounds so good!!! I love all things oatmeal and smoothie ?
For the last month I’ve been eating a perfect unripe bosc pear every morning 😛 I can’t get enough! Favorite cold weather fruit!
Ha, of course we both wrote about oats today! Clearly, smart women think alike! This looks both delicious and beautiful as always. Blueberry oatmeal crisp!
yes, super smart women. 😉
I love the Super Oats by LGF. It is my fave blend they make! 🙂
mine too!
Smitten <3 And I know most people are loving the fact that we'll be turning the clocks back, but I'm kind of dreading it because it means 3am mornings for me 😆
I love your verbiage! Smitten! Hehe yes! Ps why do you have to get up at 3? PPS i’m putting together a gluten-free pancake round up tomorrow, is it OK if I use your chunky monkey? They just look so good.
Ps I just realized you posted a caramel apple smoothie! Gah, my brain!! It’s dead. Sorry, didn’t mean to copy. Xxoo
This looks fabulous!
i think this was made for me! caramel is one way to my heart! Amazing 🙂
The problem for me is that now I will be waking up even EARLIER than everyone else! And I’ll be even more of a grandma in the evening. Don’t they understand that it is only when I lose hours that I seem like a quasi normal person? On the plus side, if I wake up early enough, this actually will still be dessert from the night before. Problem solved.
haha you sound like me! i’ll make us both dessert. grandma!
You’ve totally sold me as you do with every recipe! Sounds perfect and I also love November and everything about late fall 🙂 off for my last 3 miler now!