Nuts and Grains Breakfast Smoothie

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

Nuts and Grains Breakfast Smoothie

Ingredients

  • 3 cups (720 ml) unsweetened rice milk [or milk of choice]
  • 3 medium (360 g) banana, peeled, halved
  • ¼ cup (35 g) peanuts, roasted unsalted [or 3 tablespoons peanut butter]
  • 3 (45 g) medjool dates [or 2 tablespoons honey, optional], 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.

Chef's 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.
  • This is a thin-style smoothie recipe. For a thicker texture, double the amount of iced used or use only 2 cups of milk.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups (720 ml) unsweetened rice milk , or alternative milk
  • 3 medium (360 g) banana, peeled, halved
  • 3 Tablespoons (45 ml) peanut butter
  • 1 date, pitted or 2/3 Tablespoon honey
  • 3 Tablespoons (15 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. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed.
  3. Blend for 45 seconds or until desired consistency is reached.

Chef's Notes

Try adding in protein or espresso powder to give this smoothie an extra kick of morning energy.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups (720 ml) unsweetened rice milk , or alternative milk
  • 3 medium (360 g) banana, peeled, halved
  • 3 Tablespoons (45 ml) peanut butter
  • 1 date, pitted or 2/3 Tablespoon honey
  • 3 Tablespoons (15 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. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed.
  3. Blend for 45 seconds or until desired consistency is reached.

Chef's Notes

Try adding in protein or espresso powder to give this smoothie an extra kick of morning energy.

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup (45 g) ice cubes
  • 1 Tablespoon (120 g) banana, peeled, halved
  • 1 Tablespoon peanut butter
  • 1 date, pitted or 2/3 Tablespoon honey
  • 1 Tablespoon rolled oats
  • 1 cup (240 ml) unsweetened rice milk

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the blade base.
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed.
  3. Blend for 35 seconds or until desired consistency is reached.

Chef's Notes

Try adding in protein or espresso powder to give this smoothie an extra kick of morning energy.