BANANA OATMEAL ALMOND SMOOTHIE

Banana Oatmeal Almond Smoothie image

My bananas were ripening so quickly last summer that every week I froze one or two, knowing I would use them for smoothies at some point. When you freeze bananas, peel them first, then double wrap in plastic. I bulked up this smoothie with oatmeal, which I first soaked until it was softened in just enough water to cover.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Yield 1 generous serving

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons rolled oats
2 to 3 tablespoons hot or boiling water (enough to just cover the oats)
1 cup unsweetened almond milk, or 1/3 cup light coconut milk and 2/3 cup almond milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 frozen banana, sliced
1 tablespoon almond butter
1 teaspoon agave nectar
1 tablespoon soaked chia seeds (1 teaspoon dry unsoaked; see note)

Steps:

Combine the rolled oats and hot or boiling water in a small bowl or ramekin and leave until the oatmeal is soft, about 15 minutes.
Place all of the ingredients (including the soaked oatmeal) in a blender and blend at high speed for 1 minute. Serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 382, UnsaturatedFat 27 grams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 290 milligrams, Sugar 20 grams, TransFat 0 grams