Oatmeal Cookie Smoothie

​It's a new year and I find myself prepping bright and fresh meals for clients who are seeking to focus in on their nutrition goals.  I love supporting these intentions!  In fact, prepping the tasty blueberry smoothies pictured here this week inspired me to pop in and share a smoothie recipe of my own for all of you doing your weekend meal prep.  If you're looking for a nutritious breakfast option that's high in protein but easy to take on the road, this one is just for you.  Enjoy!



Oatmeal Cookie Smoothie
    Makes 1 smoothie
2 T quick oats
1 T flax seed
½ c organic milk, organic runny yogurt, or milk substitute
1 frozen banana
1 T natural peanut butter
⅛ t maple extract (or ¼ t vanilla extract)
½ t cinnamon
    The night before you prepare your smoothie, soak the oats and flax in milk.  Leave this in a cup in the refrigerator.  On the morning of, combine soaked oats, plus remaining ingredients in a blender and blend on high until smooth.

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