Blueberry Banana Oatmeal Smoothie

18 Feb

Since winning the Vita-Mix 5200 from an Eating Bender contest, I have been terrified to use it. I don’t know what my problem was. I guess I made that bean dip and the blender was super loud, and I thought I was breaking it. Either way, I decided to get over my fears this morning.

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Lately I’ve been rushing to get it all done in the mornings, and my oatmeal-eating been lacking. Because the oats are too hot, I don’t have enough time to finish a bowl. So I figured hey, a smoothie might be a better way to go today – let’s experiment.

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In the mix:

  • 1 banana
  • 1/4 cup blueberries
  • 1 tbsp. PB
  • 1/3 cup oats
  • milk
  • ice

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I blended for about a minute and came up with this:

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Now my question is: why was I so scared to use this blender? I whipped this up in about one minute, and even Scone wasn’t scared (though he’s still fascinated by the sounds in the kitchen).

Do you like blended drinks?

17 Responses to “Blueberry Banana Oatmeal Smoothie”

  1. VeggieGirl February 18, 2009 at 1:10 pm #

    I drink 3 protein shakes each day (made in my BLENDTEC blender, haha) , so yes, I like blended drinks :-D

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  2. foodsthatfit February 18, 2009 at 2:04 pm #

    I love smoothies and protein shakes without clumps! I want to get a VitaMix so bad, my magic bullet works good, but I need something bigger! Someday!!!!

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  3. Joe & Betsy February 18, 2009 at 2:33 pm #

    My blender is outrageously loud – one of my cats bolts out of the kitchen like i shot off a gun every morning. But I do love my smoothies. :)

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  4. Brandi February 18, 2009 at 2:39 pm #

    I have to say….I have never tried oats in a smoothie, but I may need to!

    Maybe I need a vitamix because our blender is LOUD

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  5. Heather McD (Heather Eats Almond Butter) February 18, 2009 at 2:48 pm #

    No need to fear the Vita-Mix. Amazing machine: http://heathereatsalmondbutter.com/2008/12/22/ode-to-my-vita-mix/

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  6. Anna February 18, 2009 at 2:53 pm #

    I like one every now and then- Robek’s makes really good smoothies that aren’t filled with junk. They’re a nice treat once and awhile.

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  7. Amanda (Two Boos Who Eat) February 18, 2009 at 3:29 pm #

    I love making smoothies. I just never make the time in the morning to get out my blender. I should.

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  8. skinnyrunner February 18, 2009 at 3:57 pm #

    i love me some smoothies but i always feel like actual food makes me fuller than drinking something. maybe its all in my head…

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  9. HangryPants February 18, 2009 at 4:02 pm #

    Sounds delicious! I love blended drinks, but I find them mentally less satisfying than eating something.

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  10. just me February 18, 2009 at 4:05 pm #

    love blended drinks and soooooo want one now…dangit rose…i don’t have a blender/mixer!!! jealous!

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  11. Danielle February 18, 2009 at 4:11 pm #

    I don’t know why I’m so afraid of blending drinks, maybe you’ll give me the inspriation I need to move past my fear lol. Thanks Rose.

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  12. HeatherBakes February 18, 2009 at 4:34 pm #

    What a great looking smoothie, Rose!! Do oats change the texture at all?

    I like blended drinks, especially after a workout- but as a meal they don’t usually fill me up (I just eat something small along with it).

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  13. dailygoods February 18, 2009 at 4:42 pm #

    im so jealous of your vitamix!!!!!! i wish i had one, my blender wont crush my ice! i dont get it lol

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  14. Erin February 18, 2009 at 5:35 pm #

    Love things that are blended but I’m lazy and hate cleaning them, so I don’t do it as often as I’d enjoy!

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  15. Sarah February 18, 2009 at 9:21 pm #

    I do like blended drinks, but I don’t have a blender so I really never drink them. Plus, I’d rather physically eat my meals than drink them. I just find it more satisfying.
    Love your blog ; )
    Sarah
    http://sarahdbelle.wordpress.com/

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  16. Laura February 19, 2009 at 1:18 am #

    I love blended drinks! I’ve been making them a lot now that I have a real blender and not just a cheap stick blender.

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  17. Jenn (eating bender) February 20, 2009 at 5:21 am #

    Yay!! I’m so glad that you conquered your fear and made something that looks absolutely delicious :o )

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