Green Smoothie Recipes with Oats
A lot of people are surprised when I post a green smoothie recipe with oats. However, oats are a wonderful addition to a green smoothie! They add extra protein, they are low carb (practically sugar-free), and provide a good source of minerals like iron, selenium and zinc!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 large banana, peeled
- 3/4 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup mango, peeled and pitted
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 5 small stalks of celery, chopped
- 2 teaspoons of chia seeds
, soaked for 5 minutes or flax seeds (freshly ground)
- 2 cups spinach or other leafy green
- 8 ounces of filtered water
Directions: Start by adding the liquid to your blender (see my blender recommendations), followed by the soft fruit. Add the greens to your blender last. Blend on high for 30 seconds or until the smoothie is creamy.
NOTE: If you don’t have a high-speed blender, you’ll want to grind the flax seeds in a coffee grinder before adding them to your blender. You do not need to soak the flax seeds.
Nutrition Information: Calories: 507 | Fat: 7g | Protein: 12g | Carbohydrates: 108g | Calcium: 18% RDA | Iron: 4.8mg | Vitamin A: 247% RDA | Vitamin C: 88% RDA
(NOTE: Nutritional information is for 2 teaspoons of chia seeds)
Serving Size: One. (This recipe makes a large, 32-ounce smoothie. It is a meal-replacement smoothie and not a snack. I recommend drinking half right away and the other half about 30 minutes later. If it is too much for you, store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.)