Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Smoothie

I've been eating oatmeal every morning for the last few years. Rolled oats, protein, milk, and half a banana microwaved to perfection. After I got a new blender, I turned this breakfast into a blended smoothie, and it tastes so much better than the hot, more solid version.

So gather up these simple ingredients and give this a try. This recipe is healthy and only takes minutes. The flavor combinations are endless; just mix and match your favorite fruits and see what you can create.

Makes 1 serving

Ingredients:

1/2 cup rolled oats

1/2 cup of your choice of milk (I use vanilla plant-based or oat milk)

1/2 to 1 scoop of protein

1/2 banana or 1/2 apple

Additional fruits such as strawberries or blueberries

Cinnamon

1 Tbsp peanut or almond butter

Chia seeds

Ground flax seed

Matcha powder (optional)

Directions:

1. Coarsely chop the fruit, then drop everything into a blender (liquid first) and blend until smooth.
2. Add toppings such as cinnamon, almond slices, or coconut flakes.

Here's the list of equipment that will have you blending up incredible smoothies:

• Ninja Blender (very budget friendly)
• Vitamix Ascent series blender
• Vitamix smoothie blending containers
• Spatula set (for easy scraping and cleaning up the blender)

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