Blueberry Coconut Oatmeal Smoothie

I don't know about you, but I'm happy it's Saturday. 

I love my Saturday mornings and although part of it will be spent at Auditions this morning, I'm ready for a full afternoon to do as I please. I hope to bake something from my chocolate board, figure out physics (ugg, I've read the chapter a dozen times and have gone nowhere) catch up with some friends and get in a run. I do enjoy the weekends. Anything I do on the weekend seems extra, you know?  Bonus points ... I'm all about bonus points. You know what else I'm all about? ( I seriously need new transitions) Smoothies.  (P.S.  there are a lot of pictures in this post. Consider yourself warned.) 

Guys, I tried oats in my smoothie for the first time ever ... where has this been all my life?  It added so much "fill me up" and held me for hours longer than normal. That was something I had missed from my other smoothies.  

 

I know, I know, I could add flax and spinach and chia seed, but lets face it; I'm self conscious about oats in my smoothie, let alone kale and protein powder. My family isn't quite ready for all that other healthy power foods. I don't think they'll ever care and that's a-ok. It's nice not to have the pressure of eating right all the time.
 

 

In addition to oats, I also added coconut and coconut oil for some healthy fats. Works like a charm. And this smoothie tastes amazing, sweet, thick, creamy, coconut-y and fruity.  I was surprised by how much I liked the added texture in my smoothie. Smoothies are supposed to be smooth (hence the name ... I know, I'm smart that way;) but the heartiness of the oats blended with the yogurt was delicious.  As with all smoothies, feel free to adjust any measurements. Only use 1/4 cup oats got less texture, add more blueberries and yogurt for more body and stronger flavor, add
more milk to thin it out - its completely customizable!

 

 

I really appreciated how long this kept me full and fueled. For some of you, this may be old hat, but if its not, try it!  

 

Blueberry Coconut Oatmeal Smoothie 

Recipe Source: The Sweet {Tooth} Life 

Yield: 1 serving

1/3 cup quick oats 

3/4 cup vanilla yogurt (Greek or regular)

3 tablespoons milk

1 tablespoon coconut oil

1 cup frozen blueberries 

2-3 tablespoons coconut shreds 

In a food processor or blender, pulse oats a few times. Add milk, coconut oil, and yogurt and pulse again.  Finally, add blueberries and coconut shreds and blend until all the ingredients are blended well together. Serve immediately.

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