Smoothie

We were blessed with a Vitamix blender for an anniversary present....last year, I think, and we love it. I try to make Green smoothies often, and we play around with other kinds too.

Lately, I've been making Oatmeal Smoothies. They are so filling and yummy! A little gritty, but it is really not too bad!

Here's my recipe:

1 1/2 or 2 cups Almond Milk (really any kind of milk works---cow, goat, coconut, soy, rice, almond, et cetera. In fact I made it with lactose free cows milk this morning because I didn't have any almond milk and it was tasty!)
1/2 cup Rolled Oats
1/4-1/2 cup Peanut Butter (I usually just eye it)
Honey, Cinnamon and Chocolate syrup to taste
Ice (not going to give a specific amount, just add slowly until you get the desired consistency)

I usually put all the ingredients in the blender in the order I listed. I saw some recipes said to blend the oats up first into a powder and that would make the smoothie less gritty, but I've tried it both ways and do not notice a difference in grittiness. I do suggest that you immediately pour it into cups and drink it so that it's all mix up because the oats WILL settle.
This recipe makes enough for me and three kids, who you can see from the pictures, really like it!
I've seen recipes online for oatmeal smoothies add things like strawberries, bananas and other fruits. I haven't tried adding fruit yet, but want to. A pumpkin oatmeal smoothie sounds super good!