Make- Ahead Oatmeal Smoothies. Awhile back, I wrote a post about Overnight Refrigerator Oatmeal that has been very popular with Yummy readers. In today's post, I'm sharing my 6 favorite flavor varieties along with a formula you can follow for inventing your own smoothie flavor combos. They're easy, can be stored in the fridge for several days; and they can be frozen! Breakfast before school or work, or on the way. Like the refrigerator oatmeal, these smoothies are easy to grab for a quick breakfast on the go to take along in the car, to work, or anywhere. Smoothies have the added convenience of one- handed drinking- -no spoon required- -so you can sip on them while you drive or walk. Carry them in a thermos or thermal beverage cup, and they'll stay chilled for hours. They're also very filling; have one for breakfast and they will help you fight the hungries all morning. If you have kids and have a hard time getting a healthy breakfast in them before school, let them choose or create a favorite flavor and help you make them ahead of time. Some of these taste like dessert, yet they are so good for you. There is a lot of hidden nutrition that is masked by the sweet flavor of fruit. Great boost before or after exercise. 1200 calories per day is about the lowest a woman should go when aiming for fat loss. This level of calories has been found to help with weight. King- Man has been enjoying sampling the variations of smoothies in this post. He's an exercise nut (really pretty nutty fun, in general), and these smoothies are a perfect post- workout nutrition boost for him. They're also great for him to have on hand at work. Make ahead convenience. This may be my favorite feature of these smoothies. Like my Overnight Refrigerator Oatmeal, you can make these smoothies a day (or two or three) ahead, refrigerate them, and have a healthy breakfast or snack ready to go. Better yet, these freeze well, too. I've been making up a variety of flavors at once, putting some in the fridge and some in the freezer. LOVE having a smoothie ready to drink whenever I want one- -no time, hassle, or mess. A complete meal in a glass. Oats – All You Need To Know. Know Your Oats Better; Oatmeal Diet For Weight Loss; 7-days Oatmeal Diet Plan (With Recipes For Each Day) Foods To Eat. Baby Spinach Salad with Honey Roasted Butternut Squash, Pumpkin Seeds, Gorgonzola and Dried Cherries. Join us for this 7 day smoothie challenge, and enjoy one nutritious and tasty smoothie every day. Listed below, you'll find fantastic recipes to get you started, have. It must be snacking season because I’ve had a lot of emails lately asking for some healthy vegan snack ideas and I thought it was a great idea for a post. Every smoothie will differ some in nutrition according to the exact ingredients used. Here is the nutritional breakdown for one 2- cup serving of my Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Smoothie. The other 5 recipes should be in this ballpark, too. High in antioxidants, fiber, protein, potassium, calcium, folate, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, riboflavin, and Vitamins A, B1. B6, C, DWeight Watchers Points. Plus: 6- 8 points (I didn't get consistent results using the WW calculator, but this gives you a general idea. It depends on whether or not you count the fruit as . I've been drinking half of a smoothie for breakfast and having the other half for a mid- morning snack. It keeps me full all morning. Chia seeds are power food (and a perfect smoothie thickener). If you are unfamiliar with the health benefits of these amazing little seeds, you can read about them in my Refrigerator Oatmeal post. In these smoothies, they have the added benefit of serving as a thickener, since they absorb 1. Smoothies often use ice cubes or frozen fruit to thicken them, but that means they have to be eaten right away before their ingredients melt. Using the chia seeds as a thickener allows these smoothies to be made far in advance and still have a perfectly thickened consistency whenever you drink one. How to make 6 flavor varieties of Oatmeal Smoothies(or invent your own flavor combo)I used the same procedure for making all 6 smoothies. I'll share those specific recipes and give you my formula so you can create your own if you like. Step 1. Assemble these ingredients and supplies. Oats. I recommend old fashioned rolled oats over instant or quick oats- -they're less processed and better for you. But, instant or quick oats will work, if that's what you have on hand. Steel- cut oats aren't recommended for these smoothies, because they don't blend and soften well. Chia seeds. I bought mine at Whole Foods; available on Amazon, click here. I used whole chia seeds (they blend and soften perfectly in these smoothies); but you can also buy ground chia seeds, if you prefer. Yogurt. You can use any kind of yogurt (including non- dairy yogurts). I prefer low- fat Greek yogurt for it's creamy consistency and high protein; read my post for easy instructions for straining regular yogurt to make Greek yogurt. Milk. I used skim cow's milk, unsweetened coconut milk, and unsweetened almond milk in these recipes. You can substitute any type of milk you prefer. Fruit juice. You can use all milk for the smoothie liquid, or a combination of milk and juice. You'll see in my 6 recipes that I did it both ways. Fruit juices can vary a lot in their flavor, nutrition and sweetness. They can vary in power and effectiveness. The better blenders produce a smoother consistency. A smoothie blender is particularly convenient, if you have one. They come with multiple containers for blending/storing/drinking. I bought mine on Amazon, click here. Pint (2 cup) mason jars. Save yourself from reaching for sugar laden nutritionally bankrupt caffeine-loaded quick fixes when your energy sags by keeping Paleo snacks at the ready! In addition, the best raw food diet plan is: FUN - The plan must be fun! Full of recipes you love. EASY - The plan must be easy and realistic to follow. This is a fast and filling vegan smoothie with a deep pink color and a rich, creamy texture. Learn how to make a low-calorie, yet filling, smoothie that will help you get. Whenever you opt to eat oatmeal on your low-carb diet, selecting a variety or brand that’s higher in fiber will keep. You can use any 2 cup container, but mason jars are the perfect size for storing, serving, and grab- and- go convenience. They stack and store easily in the fridge and freezer. The Ball website has a chart showing which jars are freezer safe. I have frozen smoothies in regular- mouth pint jars without any problems, but Ball recommends using the wide- mouth jars for freezing. You can find pint mason jars at Walmart and grocery stores; or find them on Amazon: regular mouth pint jars, wide mouth pint jars (freezer safe), plastic pint freezer jars Fruit. You can use fruit in any form. I prefer fresh or frozen. Sometimes frozen fruit has better flavor and nutrition, since it's picked and frozen at the peak of ripeness. I used dried fruit in two recipes (cherries and apricots). If using dried fruit, use half as much as fresh fruit, and add more liquid since the dried fruit rehydrates and absorbs some liquid as it soaks. Jams, preserves, spreads. These are optional add- ins. They provide both flavor and sweetness. Read the labels to find no or low- sugar options. Fruit sauces, purees, and butters. These can be substituted for fresh or frozen fruit, or used to supplement the flavor. Applesauce is one of my favorites. Sweet spices, extracts, flavors. Also optional add- ins. My favorites: cocoa powder, cinnamon, vanilla bean paste (or extract) and almond extract. Sweeteners. Optional, depending on how sweet you like your smoothies and the sweetness of other ingredients. Some of the fruits and juices may add enough sweetness without additional sweeteners. I like the flavor of honey, maple syrup, and agave syrup in smoothies but there are many options. Use whatever suits you. Even sugar isn't all that evil in small quantities- -only 1. I recommend first blending all of the other ingredients and tasting the smoothie to see if it needs added sweetener. Specific amounts of each ingredient are listed with the recipes of each flavored smoothie; they are further down in this post. Click on the big teal bar below each flavor and that links to the recipe with detailed ingredients and instructions. There's also a printable recipe of the general formula to follow for creating your own flavor combinations. Step 2. Add oats and chia seeds to blender container. Blend on high until you have the consistency of a flour. The finer your grind them, the smoother your smoothie will be! Convenience tip: I use this same oat/chia mixture in my Healthy Fro. Yo Pops. If you'll be making these smoothies or Fro. Yo Pops frequently, it's a time saver to blend a bigger batch of oats and chia seeds ahead of time in a blender or food processor. I make a big batch and store them in a jar. This way it's ready to add a 1/4 cup scoop of this oat/chia flour to a batch of smoothies or Fro. Yo Pops. For a big batch, blend 2- 1/4 cups oats with 1/4 cup + 1/2 tablespoon chia seeds. That's enough for about 9 batches of smoothies or froyo pops. The photos below illustrate mixing the ingredients for a Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Smoothie. Step 3. Add the liquids (milk/juice) to the blender container. It helps to use a long spoon or spatula to mix in the ground oats/chias from the bottom; otherwise they can get stuck and blend in poorly. Step 4. Add the yogurt, fruit, and any spices or additional flavors. Blend until ingredients are pulverized and smoothie has a consistency you like. I like mine with some texture; but you can keep blending it until it's smooth if you prefer it that way. If you are using dried fruit, it may not blend as well as fresh fruit. I like it with the texture of some bits of dried fruit. Or, blend the smoothie again after it has it's overnight fridge soak- -the fruit will have softened and should blend in better. Put the lid on the individual blender jar container (if your blender has one) or transfer smoothie to a 2 cup container. Pint size mason jars are the perfect serving size for a full recipe. If you prefer a smaller, snack- size serving, half- pint mason jars work well. I like to use white plastic jar lids sized to fit canning jars- -they last longer than the metal tops and rims that come with the jars, and they are easier to screw on and off. Plastic freezer jars are another option, if you prefer not to transport glass jars for on- the- go smoothies. Put the jars or containers of smoothies in the fridge overnight or a minimum of 4 hours. They need this soak time so the oats, chias, & dried fruit (if using) can soften and expand. This gives the smoothie a thicker texture, too. TO FREEZE your smoothies, first put them in the fridge for their soak time (minimum 4 hours); then transfer to the freezer. Frozen smoothies can be moved to the fridge a day ahead so they can gradually thaw for drinking the next day. Or, place them in a bowl of cold water on the counter to thaw them the same day; it will take 1- 2 hours to thaw this way. TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS. They can vary in texture and consistency depending on the ingredients you use and the power of your blender. Here are a few things to keep in mind. How I lost 5. 6 Pounds with the Green Smoothie Diet and Green Thickies How I lost weight with the Green Smoothie Diet (Katherine’s personal weight loss story)I lost 5. I got pregnant the first time. Yo Yo Dieting. Weight Loss With the Green Smoothie Diet. Until I got married I was always fairly slim. It works for me every time. How to find out more about the Green Smoothie Diet. If you’d like to know more, please subscribe to my FREE 1. I show you how to get started with green smoothies, lose weight and improve your health. Start losing weight today with green smoothies. People always used to ask me what else I ate every day to lose weight so I developed a diet plan for you to follow to help you improve your health and lose weight. If you want to improve your health or lose weight, as a starting point just try adding one green smoothie or a green thickie to your diet for breakfast and see how much better you feel. At that point I would totally recommend you try the 7 Day Diet Plan to transform your health, weight loss and relationship with food. If you liked this post I would appreciate it if you could share it on Pinterest, Twitter or Facebook so that other people can begin to turn their lives around too. Are you feeling run down and are struggling with ever increasing health problems? And better yet - it actually requires minimal time in the kitchen. Click here to read more. Brand New Webinar: Green Smoothie Secrets! Join FREE! Find out how to drop a dress size this month with green smoothies! Click here to join FREE.
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