I’m still getting used to waking up to a sweltering apartment that even blasting A/C can’t help. Don’t get me wrong, I’d pick being too hot over being too cold any day of the week. It has been a serious treat to wear a tank top and shorts around my place without the constant need to grab a blanket. But the heat has altered my morning meal routine. Gone are the days of my Overnight Oatmeal and Six Minute Eggs, as I can’t bear the thought of turning on the stove. Now, I’m a smoothie maniac. This version includes oatmeal, which gives the smoothie a bit of texture that I love. Plus, it adds some complex carbs to your bfast (great especially if you’re out of toast!)
Makes 2 smoothies.
2 cups blueberries, frozen*
1 banana, frozen
1 cup low-fat or fat-free plain yogurt
¼ – ½ cup rolled oats (depending on what texture you like)
Juice from ½ lime
A few tablespoons water
Place blueberries, banana, oats, yogurt, limejuice, and water in a blender and blend until you’ve reached your desired consistency for your beverage. If your ingredients get stuck, just add a bit more water to help loosen everything up. Drink immediately (sometimes smoothies get a little funky in texture if left out for too long!)
*I wash my blueberries and stick them in my freezer beforehand. You can always buy frozen berries at the supermarket too, if it’s not berry season any longer!
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