We are in the throngs of swimming in our house. That means late night meets and early morning practices. I’ll admit, it takes a toll. My kids rolls out of bed in the morning exhausted and not wanting to eat breakfast. This is the perfect way to get them packed with protein, vitamins and minerals without them really paying that much attention to it.
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Blueberry Pineapple Oatmeal Smoothie
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 3 1x
Description
These serve as a great pre or post workout meal, snack, lunch etc. Add a handful of spinach or kale for more added punch. Adapt whatever fruit you have on hand and make it your own.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 banana
- 1/2 pineapple, chopped into chunks
- 10 ice cubes
- 1/2 cup almond milk (whatever milk you have on hand or prefer)
- 1/2 cup of rolled oats (I used gluten free organic)
- 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder (I use designer whey)
- 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt (I used vanilla Chobani)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to your Vitamix or blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into glasses and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Category: Drink
Frequently Asked Questions
Do the rolled oats need to be cooked before going into the blender?
No. Add the 1/2 cup of rolled oats raw — straight from the bag into the blender with the blueberries, banana, pineapple, almond milk, protein powder, Greek yogurt, and ice. A high-powered blender like a Vitamix will break them down completely smooth.
Can I swap out the fruit?
Yes, that is the whole point. Use whatever fruit you have on hand. The banana provides creaminess and the oats provide body, so keep those and swap the blueberries or pineapple for whatever is in season or in your freezer.
Hey,
I am new to smoothies and I am hoping you can give me some advice. This is what I want to put in my blender and I want to make 1 batch and save it and drink a glass each day. Will it lose it’s nutritional value as it sits in the refridgerator?
Ingredients: Kale, spinach, banana, nonfat greek yogurt, and chocolate carnation instant breakfast packet that you mix with milk. I am not sure if that will mix and work for a smoothie or taste like a disaster.
Your thoughts would be appreciated.
Angela
Very high in calories! Any suggestions to reduce those other than just dividing into more servings?