Banana Apple Oatmeal Smoothie

*recipe from Vita-mix cookbook (it came with our blender)

preparation: 10 min.- Processing: 30 seconds-
Yield: 2 1/4 cups (540 ml)

1 cup (240 ml) water
1/4 cup (60 g) vanilla yogurt
1/2 banana, pealed
2 tablespoons (20 g)uncooked quick oats
1/2 medium apple, 3 1/2 oz (100 g) seeded, halved
1/4 cup (30 g) dried cranberries
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon


1. place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid 

2. select variable 1.

3. press start and slowly increase speed to high

4. Blend for 30 seconds or until desired consistency is reached.

    

Note: 2 cups (480 ml) of this smoothie provided 8 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber 
-a satisfying and healthy breakfast option.

If a chilled smoothie is desired, reduce water to 1/4 cup (60 ml) 

and add 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) ice cubes       

Smoothies

We love healthy smoothies at our house.  It is a great way for us to get our fruits (and veggies).
Here are a few of our favorite recipes:

Banana Winter Smoothie

1 banana, frozen
1 cup Dannon all natural vanilla lowfat yogurt
1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. honey (optional)
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg

Cut the frozen banana into 3 or 4 chunks.  Place in blender with vanilla yogurt, cinnamon and honey.  Blend on high for 2 minutes or until smooth.  Pour into glass and top with dusting of ground nutmeg.