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Great for those busy mornings, this recipe for Ginger-Berry Oat Smoothie is an easy addition to breakfast. The sweetness from the berries is complimented by the zestiness of the fresh ginger for a flavorful smoothie. Add in chia seeds for additional flavor and texture.
Ingredients
A heart healthy diet should include whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, low fat dairy, lean protein and legumes, and should limit fat, saturated fat and cholesterol and sodium. This recipe per 1 serving provides at least 1g soluble fiber. Experts recommend that to maintain good health, no more than 10% of your calories should come from saturated fat, and no more than 20-35% of daily calories should come from total fat. See nutritionals below.
- 1/2 cup Quaker® Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional)
- 1 tsp chopped fresh ginger
- 1/2 cup nonfat milk
- 1 cup frozen berries (blueberries, blackberries, strawberries and/or raspberries)
- 2 tsp honey
- Ice
Cooking Instructions
- Place oats, chia seeds and ginger into blender container.
- Blend until oats are finely ground.
- Add milk, berries and honey; blend until berries are pureed and mixture is well combined.
- If thicker, colder smoothie is desired, add 2 to 3 ice cubes and blend until smooth.
Key Products
- Calories 360
- Fat 7g
- Saturated Fat 1g
- Cholesterol <5mg
- Sodium 55mg
- Total Carbohydrate 68g
- Fiber 14g
- Soluble Fiber 2g
- Sugar 28g
- Protein 13g
- Calcium 25%
- Vitamin D 15%
- Vitamin C 40%
- Vitamin A 6%
- Potassium 16%
- Iron 20%
- Thiamin 20%
- Magnesium 45%
- Whole grain 40g
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
