Breakfast Week: Tropical Smoothie

For a quick and tasty breakfast on the go, few things top a delicious, fruity smoothie.

Smoothies have always been popular in our house. Filled with nutritious berries and fresh fruit, they are delicious, simple and satisfying, especially on a hot day! We particularly love their portability.

This recipe rises above the rest, however, because it adds a powerful ingredient which delivers an extra boost of energy and staves off hunger pangs until lunch. What’s the secret? Oatmeal!

PREP: 5 minutes

• 1/2 cup ice
• 1 cup frozen berries
• 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
• 1 banana, cut up
• 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 3/4 cup pineapple juice

1. Place ice and berries in the bottom of blender, then add all other ingredients on top. Blend until completely smooth. Serve.

YIELDS: 2 – 4 servings

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