I do have a bowl of cereal once in a while. Elaborate breakfasts are reserved for the weekends. On weekend mornings, we have a bowl of oatmeal with nuts and fruits. Our recent addiction is this quick breakfast smoothie filled with the goodness of oats, nuts and fruits. Yes this smoothie contains oats!
Just add all the ingredients in a blender and blend to the required consistency. And the smoothie gets ready in minutes. You can add ingredients depending on your taste and liking. It contains no sugar. it gets its natural sweetness from the fruits and dates.
The smoothie is also good-to-go. Just fill in a bottle of this delicious smoothie and you can carry it along with you and have it any time during the day!
Here is my version!
Ingredients (Makes 2 tall glasses)
Orange - 1
Banana - 1
Kiwi - 1
Soaked almonds - 5
Dates - 4
Flax seeds - 1 teaspoon
Oats - 1/4 cup
Milk - 1/2 cup
Directions
Peel the orange and kiwi. Chop the dates and banana roughly. Add all the ingredients in a blender and pulse it for about 3 to 4 times. You can increase or decrease the amount of milk to get the desired consistency. I added orange and kiwi as I had them on hand.
Feel free to use any fruit you like. Other options include oat bran, wheat bran, peanut butter, honey etc.
Enjoy this nutritious and power packed smoothie!!
Sending this quick smoothie to Single serving Recipes hosted by Sahaja
15 minute cooking hosted by Mahimaa
Eating with the seasons hosted at Maninas
RD for Summer hosted at Chandrabhaga
Am also sending the following drinks for The RD for Summer event!
இனிய தமிழ் புத்தாண்டு நல்வாழ்த்துக்கள்!!
Wow Divya, such a healthy and delicious smoothie:)pic looks really gorgeous..
ReplyDeleteQuick and healthy, love the thought of flax and oats...
ReplyDeleteThat smoothie packs so much nutrition. Never thought of adding oats to a smoothie, does it alter the texture?
ReplyDeletepower smoothie... I like smoothies... But I always wonder if it keep you full for the whole of morning... should try this out and see for myself... love the addition of oats. :)
ReplyDeleteComfort smoothie..Healthy Breakfast...Great way to start the day..
ReplyDeleteThat is a real power booster!
ReplyDeletehealthy, quick smoothie..looks delicious
ReplyDeleteLiked that you added oats and flax seeds as well. Plus nuts too. Complete meal in one and quick to make. Nice one, Divya!
ReplyDeleteHi Divya! Thanks for visiting my blog! Your blog is terrific! I ABSOLUTELY love Indian Cuisine. It is very similar to Southeast Asian cuisine, so I find a sense of comfort with it. I'll definitely look into your recipes page. :-)
ReplyDeleteIndhu, due to the addition of oats this smoothie keeps you full for 3 to 4 hours.
ReplyDeletePavani,the oats gives a thick consistency to the smoothie. Doesnt alter the texture much.
Breakfast in a glass! I don't mind oats and fruit this way.
ReplyDeleteThats a great one Divya..:)..Everything in one glass..:)
ReplyDeleteWow ! the smoothie looks super easy to whip out & super healthy too.
ReplyDeleteNice idea of adding oats to a smoothie..
ReplyDeletethis is super healthy.good shake.
ReplyDeleteSmoothies are the best! Refreshing with no guilt..I like the addition of oats in your recipe.
ReplyDeletewow..a healthy one..yummy
ReplyDeletePuthanzu nal vazthukal! That's definitely an interesting smoothie - I very rarely have cereals or smoothies for breakfast.
ReplyDeleteI prefer some heavy duty breakfast with a lot of carb to keep me going till lunch.But the oats in this should take care of that!
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ReplyDeletethatz a yummy & healthy smoothie
ReplyDeletenice healthy smoothie
ReplyDeleteHealthy way to start the morning! Looks yummy!
ReplyDeleteReal quick wholesome fruity breakfast:)
ReplyDeleteI love breakfasts such as these...
ReplyDeletePuthaandu Nalvazhthukkal to you too :-) Smoothies seem to be the perfect way to get a good breakfast into me. Your combo sounds yummy.
ReplyDeleteEn inniya Puthandu naal Vazthukal Div!
ReplyDeleteThis is a very nice idea to avoid lumps of sugar with oats. Smoothie looks yummy.
ReplyDeleteHi Divya, love the almonds and bananas in the shake. I gotta try it with soymilk.
ReplyDeletewoo its indeed a nice breafast smoothie..looks delicious..
ReplyDeleteYummy and healthy smoothie !!!
ReplyDeleteVery healthy smoothie :) Happy new year!
ReplyDeleteHealthy smoothie dear.. nice post..
ReplyDeleteLove the smoothie! I am a smoothie fan and this is perfect for me! Looks great and energetic Divya! A very happy new year to you and your family too!
ReplyDeleteThat's a different combination I have not tried Divya. Happy New Year to you too.
ReplyDeleteThis will def keep you going throughout the morning!
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Wow..A healthy ,rich n delicious smoothie!
ReplyDeletePuthandu vaazhthukal divya. Hope you had a good celebration. That smoothie looks so filling and healthy - awesome.
ReplyDeleteI love all quick fix breakfast items! Love the smoothie, still better! :)
ReplyDeleteLovely Smoothie... Looks gr8! Thanks for sending it to my event!
ReplyDeleteQuick n easy! And very healthy too with fruits and flaxseeds. I love this.
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ReplyDeleteHi Divya ,today I was looking at your smoothies they are awesome.Super easy and super healthy.Would surely try them.
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