I recently tried this smoothie and thought it was pretty cool. Instead of a packet of oatmeal, I used 1/4 cup quick cooking oats. It's great how the oats adds a nice texture without calling too much attention to themselves. This is a terrific way to slip a serving of healthy oats into your diet... a satisfying, super fast breakfast-to-go. Big thanks to site user 'muffin' for sending us this one!





Directions:

This is so easy. Just place all ingredients in the blender and blend for a minute or so until smooth.

That's all there is to it. Enjoy! If desired you could add a pinch of cinnamon or a half of a pinch of nutmeg on the top for a flavorful garnish.






When I saw my sister put a packet of oatmeal in the blender to make a smoothie, I told her she was crazy. But I really liked the texture (and oatmeal is so healthy). A week later I called her and asked what the exact ingredients were and this is what she emailed me.

Mr Breakfast would like to thank muffin for this recipe.

Overall Average Rating = 5 (out of 5)

Based on 17 votes.

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From eating slim

Rating (out of 5):

I do a variation with almond milk and 4 tangerines, frozen bananas instead of ice cubes. Very good.

Comment submitted: 11/6/2015 (#19628)



From Tracie

How many calories and fat do you think this is? I'm dieting and trying to stick to a 1300 to 1500 caloric intake per day and this sounds great for breakfast but would want to keep it within my limit.

Comment submitted: 8/17/2013 (#16275)



From ToddAlan (Team Breakfast Member)

Rating (out of 5):

I added pineapple cubes (from a can) and it made it taste tropical. I'm going to always add a scoop of oats to my smoothies from now on. You don't really taste them, but I like how it makes the smoothie thicker. That was a good idea.

Comment submitted: 6/20/2013 (#16059)



From Perfect!

Rating (out of 5):

Awesome. Thank you so much. I'm normally not a breakfast person but I really liked this!

Comment submitted: 1/26/2012 (#13471)



From mofesola (Team Breakfast Member)

I drink this for my b/f, add some strawberry, blueberry and some sliced carrot at times. It tastes yummy. But now I'm beginning to wonder if what I add is too much or could be fattening ? Any idea ? Submitted by mofesola

Comment submitted: 9/22/2010 (#11273)



From nazier

Is there a better substitute for orange juice?

Comment submitted: 8/8/2010 (#11032)



From AngieR

Rating (out of 5):

1/4 cup oatmeal should suffice or if you like your smoothies really thick, use 1/2 cup. If you have a good blender like the Vitamix, raw oatmeal will be ground into powder. No need to cook it, actually cooked oatmeal in a smoothie sounds kind of gross.

Comment submitted: 9/25/2009 (#8745)



From omar

Rating (out of 5):

Is the oatmeal raw, straight from the box?

Comment submitted: 2/27/2009 (#7670)



From Weenis

Rating (out of 5):

Excellent!

Comment submitted: 1/23/2009 (#7437)



From endorfin (Team Breakfast Member)

Rating (out of 5):

I saw BJ Penn eating this for breakfast on UFC Primetime. It looked like he was adding Whey protein as well. If this is what he is eating for breakfast, that's a pretty good endorsement.

Comment submitted: 1/20/2009 (#7416)



From Ultimate Eater

Last night I was watching PRIMETIME UFC with Bj Penn and George St.Pierre. They showed the guys getting ready for there up coming fight and Bj was doing the old oat meal trick in the blender. Never heard of it before so I checked online ;). About to have one for the first time now!

Comment submitted: 1/15/2009 (#7370)



From Celina

Rating (out of 5):

I love oatmeal in my breakfast smoothies. It really gives it more bulk and keeps you satisfied for a long time. I just add half a cup of cooked oatmeal (made with water) and drop it in the blender with OJ and soy yogurt... mmmm mmmmm.

Comment submitted: 7/16/2008 (#5896)



From quizzical

Rating (out of 5):

me + this recipe = a very nice day even if its a monday

Comment submitted: 6/23/2008 (#5593)



From wow

Rating (out of 5):

All I can say is hoopla.

Comment submitted: 6/23/2008 (#5592)



From Prego

Rating (out of 5):

This is great recipe; using things I normally have in the house. I used a frozen banana (chopped), 1/4 tsp vanilla and 1 tsp of cinnamon. It's a keeper!

Comment submitted: 5/17/2008 (#5284)



From Pam\houston

I used oatmeal cinnamon and apple.

Comment submitted: 8/14/2007 (#3374)



From BreakfastMan

Rating (out of 5):

I followed the recipe exactly and it tastes great.

Comment submitted: 4/29/2007 (#2286)



From BananaFreak

Rating (out of 5):

Delicious!

Comment submitted: 4/28/2007 (#2282)



From lizzard

Rating (out of 5):

This is great and very healthy. I used bananas and cream instant oatmeal and it worked great as well!

Comment submitted: 2/21/2007 (#1595)



From omgawhzz (Team Breakfast Member)

Rating (out of 5):

Omgsh... I love this drink so much! It's almost like an orange julius! Thank you thank you thank you!

Comment submitted: 2/13/2007 (#1513)



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