Hello all! I was up earlier than usual this AM (considering I am unemployed & do not need to get up early to go to work...), and, after a couple of hrs., the hunger pains set in! I wanted a quick-fix. Michelle's smoothie fit the bill perfectly! And, who would have thought of using oatmeal as a thickener... genius! While I agree w/ some (that this was a tad lacking in flavor - I guess I like my smoothies extra sweet!), it was yummy nonetheless. Since I had planned on making this last wk. (but I never got around to it...), I ended up freezing my fruit for later use. Today, all I had to do was remove what I needed, add the rest of the ing. and voila - a thick, creamy & filling smoothie! My only change was to use vanilla flavored soy milk (whole, skim or ff would also be fine) and omit the extract. I think I will add OJ next time or maybe sub. raspberries for strawberries (I think it's the tang that is missing). A mixed berry combo (i.e. blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries) would be an excellent sub. too If your store only sells sweetened mixed berries, omit the sugar called for. Oh, and I think Jeanbean1001's idea to use an instant oatmeal pk. (cinnamon - yum, yum!) is an EXCELLENT idea (I will try this next time!). I will DEFINITELY be serving this at my next brunch AND as a quick "on the go" pick-me-up on those all to often busy mornings (w/ my noted changes, of course). Thx. for sharing, Michelle :)
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