I usually don’t make my smoothies very thick. I tend to like them on the thin side. But for some reason, I thought it would be a grande idea to add oats to my morning smoothie to change it up. I must admit it was a really great idea. The smoothie was so thick, jus like a milkshake, and everyone likes a milkshake, right?
There are endless possibilities with this smoothie. Add strawberries for a strawberry shake. Add vanilla flavor and/or vanilla protein powder for vanilla flavoring. See! I told you so there were many options.
How will you make your shake-shake this morning? Are you a thick or thin smoothie gal (or guy)?
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of almond milk or any nut milk
- 1/2 cup of green tea
- 1/2 cup of oats
- 1tsp of cinnamon or more perhaps
- 2 tbsp of raw cocoa
- 3 dates or any type of sweetener
- 1 frozen banana
- Optional- ice
- Optional- chocolate or vanilla protein powder
Method
- Combine the almond milk, green tea, oats, cinnamon and raw cocoa in a glass bowl. Stir and place the mixture in the fridge for a few hours or even over night.
- Add the dates, banana and oat mixture to a blender (I use my Blendtec), and process until smooth and creamy.
- If you are pressed for time or sometimes just feel lazy like me, you can simply place all the ingredients in your blender and skip the soaking part. I have done both methods and the soaking version is simply thicker and more flavorful.
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this sounds yummy! i def like thick shakes better – adding oats is a great idea! thanks for sharing
Thanks Amber! Let me know if you try it and of course, if you like it.
Oh my – that looks delicious!
I bet the kids would like it too, gonna try it!!
Let me know what you think!
Adding oats sounds great. Lots of extra fiber and nutrition! Have a fantastic week!
I like them thick. I never thought to add oats, I might have to try it!
mmmm sounds so thick and delicious! great way to start the day!
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I’m on a smoothie kick this (well every) summer. Always looking for new ideas–the green tea and oatmeal in your smoothie sounds great. thanks for sharing! (I like thick smoothies)
This reminds of when I added cereal to my baby’s formula to keep him fuller longer (i.e. I get to sleep longer). Only this drink sounds WAY more yummy!
I have a little bit of oat flour left and was actually thinking it would be great in a smoothie with similar ingredients, so the timing of your post on GFW is perfect! Thanks!
Shirley
Never thought about putting oats in! What a grand idea!
That sounds really good. I’ll have to give it a try.
Sounds really great. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
This look so good! Thank you for posting on Saturday Show and Tell. I hope you’ll be back this week.
-Mackenzie
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