Why it works: Milk and yogurt are a kitchen classic. They rank in the top 12% of all ingredient pairs, and cooks put them together in 2,361 recipes. Both carry ethyl octanoate, which smells fruity. The science ↓
Breakfast-to-Go Smoothie
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Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)
What these numbers assume: 5 portions
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Oat | 1/2 cup dry (40g) | 154 |
| Milk | 1 cup (244ml) whole | 149 |
| Yogurt | 170g plain Greek | 100 |
| Blueberry | 1 cup (148g) | 84 |
| Flax Seed | 1 tbsp (10g) ground | 55 |
One typical portion per ingredient; the recipe's quantities are not counted. A rough guide only, not for medical or dietary planning.
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The flavor team
The pairs that carry this dish. Each one is judged two ways: how much their aromas overlap, and how often cooks already put them together.
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Milk + yogurttop 12% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together2,361 recipes
Shared aroma: ethyl octanoate (fruity).
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Yogurt + oatstop 13% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together236 recipes
Shared aroma: 2-octenal (fatty, green).
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Milk + oatstop 14% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together2,119 recipes
Shared aroma: 2,3,5-trimethylpyrazine (cocoa, roasted).
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