Cherry-Berry Oatmeal Smoothies

Add some oatmeal to give your fruity smoothie even more staying power--this quick breakfast will fuel your morning.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
3
Yield:
3 servings

Ingredients

  • ½ cup water

  • cup quick-cooking rolled oats

  • ½ cup light almond milk or fat-free milk

  • ¾ cup fresh or frozen unsweetened strawberries, partially thawed

  • ½ cup fresh or frozen unsweetened pitted dark sweet cherries, partially thawed

  • 1 to 2 tablespoons almond butter

  • 1 tablespoon honey

  • ½ cup small ice cubes

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl combine water and oats. Microwave 1 minute. Stir in 1/4 cup of the milk. Microwave 30 to 50 seconds more or until oats are very tender. Cool 5 minutes.

  2. In a blender combine oat mixture, the remaining 1/4 cup milk, and the next four ingredients (through honey). Cover and blend until smooth, scraping container as needed. Add ice cubes; cover and blend until smooth. If desired, top each serving with additional fruit.

Tips

Tips: This recipe easily doubles to make 6 servings.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

121 Calories
4g Fat
21g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 3
Serving Size 3/4 cup
Calories 121
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 21g 7%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 3g 6%
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Vitamin A 104IU 2%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Folate 16mcg 4%
Sodium 41mg 2%
Calcium 108mg 8%
Iron 1mg 5%
Magnesium 50mg 12%
Potassium 192mg 4%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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