Blueberry Oatmeal Smoothie
Thick and delicious and loaded with nutrients. Shhh - don't tell the kids there's spinach in there!
Servings: 2
Calories: 194kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 handful fresh spinach
- 1 cup frozen blueberries preferably organic
- ½ cup old fashioned gluten free rolled oats
- 1 cup unsweetened non dairy milk rice, almond, soy, etc
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup or 2 Medjool dates
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon optional
- 2 ice cubes optional
- fresh blueberries for garnish optional
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender and purée until smooth.
- Garnish with more fresh blueberries, if desired
Video
Notes
~ Place the spinach in the bottom of the blender, followed by blueberries and oats. Then add the liquid ingredients on top. This prevents any splashing from adding heavy ingredients into liquid and helps the greens to blend smoothly since they are closest to the blades.
~ Use frozen berries for a nice thick smoothie.
~ Use old fashioned rolled oats or quick cook oats. Do not use steel cut oats.
~ Choose certified gluten free oats to ensure this smoothie is gluten free, if you need.
~ Use unsweetened plain non-dairy milk to avoid any unnecessary sweeteners. Or you could even use water.
~ Pour it into an insulated to-go cup for breakfast on the run.
~ Use a high speed blender, like a Vitamix, Blendtec, or KitchenAid K400, to ensure a super creamy smoothie.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 21mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 15g