Hump Day Smoothie: Cherry, Vanilla Bean Oatmeal Smoothie

Go HERE to the basic directions and recipe for an Oatmeal Smoothie

Hump Day Smoothie: 

Cherry, Vanilla Bean Oatmeal Smoothie

Made with dried cherries, cherry juice, and vanilla bean paste (or you can use vanilla extract). This one tastes like dessert, and cherries are loaded with antioxidants!

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup uncooked oats (old fashioned rolled oats recommended; do not use steel cut oats)
• 1-1/2 teaspoons dried chia seeds
• 3/4 cup skim milk
• 1/2 cup cherry juice
• 1/4 cup low-fat yogurt (Greek yogurt recommended)
• 1/2 cup dried cherries (or 1 cup fresh, frozen, or canned cherries*)
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
• 1 teaspoon honey, optional (or substitute preferred sweetener)

Directions

Add oats and chia seeds to blender; blend on high until texture of flour. Add milk & juice to blender; use spoon or spatula to stir in oats/chias from bottom. Add yogurt. Add cherries & vanilla bean paste (or extract). Blend on high until desired smoothness. Taste and add sweetener, if needed. Blend again. Transfer to pint (2 cup) jar or container; refrigerate overnight, or a minimum of 4 hours, so oats, chias, and dried fruit can soften. Will keep in refrigerator at least 2-3 days. Shake before drinking.

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