Nuts And Grains Breakfast Smoothie

Delicious and nourishing, this smoothie is like a bowl of oatmeal on the go.

Ingredients

• 3 cups (720 ml) unsweetened rice milk [or milk of choice]
• 3 (360 g) bananas, peeled, halved
• ¼ cup (35 g) peanuts, roasted unsalted [or 3 Tablespoons peanut butter]
• 3 (45 g) dates [or 2 Tablespoons honey], pitted
• 3 Tablespoons (20 g) rolled oats
• 1 cup (130 g) ice cubes

Directions

1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
2. Run the Smoothie Program or start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 40-50 seconds, using the tamper to push ingredients toward the blades.

Notes

Try adding in espresso powder to give this smoothie an extra kick of morning energy. For a protein boost, try adding chia or hemp seeds, or a protein powder of your choice.

Nutrition

1 serving (435g)

• Calories: 340

• Total Fat: 9g

• Total Carbohydrate: 61g

  • Dietary Fiber: 6g
  • Sugars: 26g

• Protein: 6g

• Cholesterol: 37.89mg

• Sodium: 140mg