Allison

Lately I’ve been posting pictures on Instagram of my daily oatmeal and protein breakfast smoothie and a few of you have asked what’s in it, so I thought I’d share.

The recipe is vegan, but the oats aren’t technically gluten free so it’s not completely vegan and gluten free like I’m trying to eat most of the time.  But oatmeal doesn’t seem to bother me too much, so I’m forging ahead until my stomach tells me otherwise.

I suggest you do the same.  *ahem*

I’m a huge fan of this protein smoothie just the way it is but as always with a good recipe, do whatever makes you feel fancy inside.  If you hate almonds, try another nut.  If you hate oats, try wheat germ or chia seeds or whatever it is you have floating around your kitchen.

Ingredients for Oatmeal and Protein Breakfast Smoothie:

• protein powder
• almonds
• oatmeal
• almond milk
• ice cubes
• flax seed, optional
• fruit, optional

Here’s how I make the oatmeal smoothie:  I layer about 1/2- 2/3 cup of oats in the bottom of my Blendtec, add 2 scoops of protein powder and throw a handful of almonds on top.  I’ve never measured the almonds but if you’re very detail oriented { or O.C.D. like myself} and need specific directions, it’s probably about 10-15 almonds.  Most days I add about 2 tablespoons of flax seed just to make sure I have enough fiber in my diet.

Yep, I just sounded super old lady right there.  It’s okay, I’m comfortable with who I have become.

Once all the dry ingredients are completely mixed I add about 12-16 ounces of cold almond milk.  It’s the best.  It doesn’t matter if it’s original or vanilla flavored, just dump it in.  If you’re not vegan, add your regular cow milk to the pitcher.  Mix that all up until you have a slushy oatmeal mix.  Now’s the time, if you’re so inclined, to add fruit.  If you want to add a banana, go nuts.  Frozen strawberries, peaches, pineapple, mango, papaya?  Sounds tasty.  Mix it up, and add about 1-2 cups of ice cubes.  Make sure they’re cubed; it’s a thing.  Blend, blend, blend {name that movie} until everything is combined and you have yourself an oatmeal and protein breakfast smoothie.

I’ll let you in on a little secret… sometimes I have these for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Nobody’s judging.

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