daddy smoothie

OUR FAVORITE ACAI + OAT SMOOTHIE

This now-beloved smoothie is named for my husband after he improvised trying to make our old favorite Banana Oat smoothie while mama was away and ended up accidentally creating a brand new favorite. It’s not that pretty looking [the color’s weird, just saying], but it is delicious and super nutritious. My little asks for a ‘daddy smoothie’ most mornings [and after school] and I’m happy to make it for him as a fantastic way to start the day. Well, he asks for the smoothie and an entire package of bacon. You need some balance, right?

I’m not much for measuring when I’m making smoothies (and my husband DEF isn’t), so adjust according to your likes. Throw it all in a good blender and whizz until smooth. And then cheers my little guy and his giant plate of bacon. xo

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup almond milk (or favorite dairy/non-dairy milk)

• 1/2 cup rolled oats

• 1 banana

• 1 packet frozen açaí [frozen blueberries or blackberries or all 3 would be yummy, too]

• 1 heaping scoop vanilla protein powder [we use Orgain Organic Vegan Vanilla Bean but use whatever kind you like - if you use a plain one, just add a dash of vanilla extract]

• a couple shakes of cinnamon

• a big squirt of honey

• a big handful of ice cubes

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