Blueberry Oatmeal Smoothie

My Monday has started cold and dreary with an almost accident this morning.





I have not been driving long distances in the snow, since Ryan does most of our driving when we are going out of town, but boy was this morning a mess!





I woke up at 5:30am to go to my workout and it was a chilly 7degrees!! It felt like it was below negative something, but I was nice and bundled up and went for my workout.





No, it was not then when I almost slid. It was when I came back and then took Ryan to school. I was happily driving down our street and as I came to the stop sign, I started slowing down, but the car started skidding and sliding forward. If the car did not stop I would hit the car coming perpendicular to me. I kept pressing the pedal down and harder. Ryan held my arm and told me to stop.





Yikes folks. It was scary! It finally stopped and I suppose I was going too fast for the fresh snow that was coming down and slicking up the streets. Stress number 1 of the day!





What relieved my stress though?  My new yummy smoothie.





I left out the Green Monster and went with a cereal in smoothie form. I made Ryan his favorite oatmeal and I decided to drink mine.









It was creamy with protein and fiber and fruits! I normally like fresh blueberries on my oatmeal so I added some to the smoothie. It was a thick and creamy smoothie that was perfect for my post-workout snack!



I hope you try it out!



Blueberry Oatmeal Smoothie



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serves 1



1/2 cup gluten-free oats

3/4 cup water

1/2 cup almond milk, or non-dairy milk

2 dates

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

ice (optional)

1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

1 scoop protein powder (optional)

1 Tablespoon flax seed oil



Blend all ingredients in a blender or high-powered blender until smooth and enjoy!



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