Smoothie Week continues with this super-filling and delicious oatmeal breakfast smoothie.
Earlier this week, I got you prepped with all my best tips and tricks. Did you make some nut milk? And then turn it into ice? Freeze some bananas? Great: You're all set to whip up one of the yummiest, healthiest smoothies around.
If you're like me, breakfast can get to be a little boring after a while. It's tough to keep it creative every single morning, isn't it? And as much as I love love LOVE my morning oatmeal (especially when it cooks overnight in the slow cooker), I need to change things up so I don't get into a rut and grow weary of my faves.
Which is why I love that this oatmeal breakfast smoothie. It's basically my favorite morning oatmeal -- complete with a whole heap of good-for-you fruits, some natural protein and no refined sugar -- in a delicious, drinkable form.
Perhaps the best thing about this oatmeal breakfast smoothie is that it is incredibly filling. When I have one for breakfast, I never get the eleven o'clock munchies; it keeps me full and energized until it's time for lunch.
Which is perfectly in step with both Detox January and The Way of Better Eating.
What are some of your favorite natural smoothie ingredients? And have you jumped on my nut milk ice bandwagon yet? Or made the green smoothie you can share with your dog? Leave a comment: The Ninj wants to know.
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Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothie
Makes one 12-ounce (approx.) serving, a perfect size for the Mason jar blender trick.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup quick oats
2 tablespoons golden raisins
2-3 tablespoons chopped or snipped dates
1-2 tablespoons hemp protein powder (optional)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup coconut water (or plain water)
3/4 cup nut milk ice
1 frozen banana
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
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I cannot eat too much oatmeal because of gout - do you have a suggested replacement?
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried it with another grain, so I'm hesitant to suggest a replacement. I'd suggest trying one of my other breakfast smoothies instead -- my green power smoothie is delicious and equally as easy and filling: http://www.yankeekitchenninja.com/2015/01/green-power-smoothie-to-share-with-your-dog.html (no dog required!!)
DeleteCan you eat ground flax? I throw a dash of that in all my smoothies.
DeleteI never really have time to make smoothies in the morning, but I'm thinking this would be the perfect thing to have when I get home from work around 3:00. I really need something that will hold me until dinner. I like the idea of the oatmeal; sounds really yummy!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great idea! This will definitely keep you filled up until dinner.
DeleteHm, no protein powder in the house, can't stand bananas so substitute yogurt for that, maybe add a bit of peanut butter... *ponderponderponder*
ReplyDeleteWell, it sounds like you're well on your way to customizing it! (Protein powder is totally optional -- PB would be yummy in it as well)
DeleteWhat if I am using Quaker instant oatmeal? Do i still have to cook it first before blending it with my Ninja
ReplyDeleteNo matter what kind of oats you're using, you should use them raw, not cooked!! Just throw them in and blend it all up.
DeleteBut I'm not sure how the instant packs of oatmeal would work -- they may be already ground too fine. You should just use quick-cooking oats instead.
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