Make Ahead Oatmeal Smoothies

By barbsjustagirl

Ingredients

• Add ins:
• 1/4 cup uncooked oats
• 1-1/2 tsp. dried chia seeds
• 1 cup liquid (milk, almond milk, juice, water)
• 1/4 cup low fat yogurt (greek recommended)
• 1 cup fruit (fresh, frozen (unthawed), canned (drained)or 1/2 cup dried fruit)
• 1 or more teaspoons sweeteners (honey, agave, maple syrup)
• 1 or more tablespoons fruit jam
• 1/8 to 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 or more tsp. cocoa powder
• 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. vanilla or almond extract or vanilla bean paste

Details

Adapted from theyummylife.com

Preparation

Step 1

Add oats and chia seeds to blender; blend on high until texture of flour.
Add liquid (milk or juice) to blender; use spoon or spatula to stir in oats from bottom of container. Add yogurt. Add fruit or any additional toppings. Blend on high until desired smoothness. Taste and add sweetener if needed and blend again. Transfer to pint or 2 cup jar or container. Refrigerate overnight or a minimum of 4 hours so oats and chia seeds can soften. Will keep in refrigerator for at least 2-3 days. Shake before eating.

If too thick after the fridge soak at more juice or milk; shake and return to blender.
For a smoother consistency return to blender after fridge soak.
May be frozen after the 4 hour soak in the fridge. To thaw move to fridge 1 day ahead so it is thawed for drinking the next day. For faster thaw place frozen jar in a bowl of cold water on the counter for 1-2 hours. Shake before drinking.

*If using dry fruit increase juice or milk by 1/4 cup.