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Blueberry-Oatmeal Smoothie​

Gluten & Dairy-free

Ingredients

2 tablespoons uncooked gluten-free rolled oats (preferably long-cooking and not quick oats)
3/4 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk + 3/4 cup water (Thai Kitchen is a good brand, found in the Thai or Asian section of the grocery store) OR 1-1/2 cups unsweetened non-dairy milk
1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Optional: 1 heaping tablespoon protein powder (collagen, pea or hemp)
1 medium banana (fresh or frozen)
1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
2 large handfuls spinach
4-6 ice cubes if not using frozen fruit

Directions

1. Place oats in high-speed blender and pulse into a powder. 
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​2. Add all remaining ingredients to the blender, and mix until smooth.​
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  • Welcome
  • Image Gallery
  • Recipes
    • Blueberry-Oatmeal Smoothie
    • Butter Lettuce Salad with Avocado Cream
    • Chocolate Almond Bites
    • Quinoa Salad with ​Honeyed Lemon-Ginger Dressing
  • Articles
    • Gluten-Free France
    • Pineapple
    • Strawberries
    • Tart Cherries
  • Contact