Apple Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothie
OATMEAL AND A SMOOTHIE IN ONE? BREAKFAST DREAMS COME TRUE!
For the longest time, my go-to breakfast was a bowl of oatmeal with cottage cheese and trail mix or nuts. Now, I won’t get into the cottage cheese thing today (don’t knock it until you try it), but oatmeal… I could talk about all day!
There are many reasons to choose a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast. For me, it sat well in my stomach before a morning run, filled me up for a morning at work, and has endless topping combinations that keep it from getting boring! Outside of my personal preference for oats, it’s also a nutritious breakfast option.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF OATMEAL
Oatmeal is a high-fiber, gluten-free friendly whole grain that is rich in minerals like iron, zinc, and manganese, and beneficial for whole-body health. Data from NHANES (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey) from 2001-2010 showed that consumers who ate oatmeal also had a higher intake of protein, fiber, and multiple minerals, smoked less, and drank less alcohol (1). A couple other reasons you should add oatmeal into your regular breakfast rotation include (2):
Reduces risk for developing diabetes
Lowers cholesterol
Manages blood pressure
Promotes GI health
Helps control appetite
THE ONLY THING I DON’T LOVE ABOUT OATMEAL…
It’s not very portable. Oatmeal is a sit-down meal unless it’s baked into a bar (recipe ideas coming!). Most days I, unfortunately, don’t have the time to sit down for breakfast and need it to go out the door with me… And I know a lot of you can feel me on that issue.
Enter oatmeal + smoothie.
Not only does this smoothie fill you up like a bowl of oatmeal, but it’s quick to make and take out the door with you! Featuring one of my favorite fall foods (check out all of my picks here) – this apple oatmeal smoothie is all the fall vibes in smoothie form! This smoothie is hearty and filling without weighing you down, nutrient-packed, and spiced for fall. Year-round smoothies are a thing… And this is it!
Apple Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothie
Prep Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 smoothie
INGREDIENTS
1 c unsweetened vanilla almond milk, or milk or choice
1 small gala apple
1/2 frozen medium banana
1/4 c rolled oats
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 tbsp. almond butter
1 tbsp. flaxseed meal
1 tbsp. maple syrup
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 handful of ice
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender.
Blend for 2-3 minutes.
Serve and enjoy!
NUTRITION INFO (1 SMOOTHIE)
Calories: 500, Fat: 17g, Carbohydrates: 60g, Fiber: 14g, Sugar: 27g, Added Sugar: 0g, Protein: 33g
xx,
mallory