When you wake up thirty-two minutes late and you hair looks like you washed it three Thursdays ago, you have neither the time nor the patience to watch oatmeal overflow in the microwave.
So you whip out your blender and you put your oatmeal in a smoothie. Bada bing bada boom!
I’ve never had a really nice blender, so you can imagine my sheer joy when this beyond beauteous touchscreen Blendtec Designer 725 showed up on my doorstep like a little gift from the smoothie gods. Step aside smart phones. Smart blenders are all the rage. They even tell you to be healthy!
Like WOAH.
I never realized how amazing it is to have a bigger blender. Mine has always been single serving, which is fine sometimes and not so fine when I have to puree a bazillion cups of piping hot soup. I imagine that sometime in the next ten or so years, I’ll be smoothie-ing for a hunky hubby and perhaps some little tots. This vision would most definitely require a larger blender.
There are six preprogrammed custom cycles for one-touch blending, including smoothie, salsa, ice cream, whole juice, hot soup, and clean. So basically you just touch a button and it does all the work for you. Pretty neat, huh? The clean button is not as fun as the others, but hey…whizzing up soap and water makes clean-up a breeze! I think making a whole foods juice in this bad boy would be pretty amazing.
For smaller batches, the blender also comes with a smaller wildside jar. I’ve been using that one for single-serving smoothies in the morning.
What I really, really appreciate about my new kitchen bestie is that I can walk away and tame my hair knowing that when I come back, my smoothie/soup/enchilada filling will be all nicely blended up and ready to go.
And I’m not gonna lie, the beautiful touch screen interface makes me feel kind of like a celebrity blending an epically nutritious smoothie. It’s just so…pretty! Fancy pants.
You know what else is splendid about the Blendtec? It has this super thick but uniquely blunt blade that blends the bejeezus out of fruits and veggies but won’t cut up your hands when you’re cleaning it. Can I get a hallelujah?!
Let’s chat a bit about this smoothie. Oats are a fabulous source of soluble fiber, which helps lower that “bad” LDL cholesterol and reduce your risk of heart disease. Blueberries are basically the love of my life, not to mention the fact that they’re rich in a polyphenol called resveratrol, which studies suggest helps delay cognitive decline and improve memory. Almond butter gives it a silky smooth texture with the added benefit of those heart-healthy fats. Add some banana for sweetness and you’re ready to blend!
I often add a handful of spinach and a skoop of Healthy Skoop protein powder for extra staying power.
If breakfast were a person, it would totally be best friends with this smoothie.
Print
Prep Time:
Yield:
Category:
Print
PinIngredients
- 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 medium over-ripe banana, sliced and frozen
- 2 tbsp old-fashioned oats
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- Optional: 1 medjool date (for sweetness), handful of spinach, scoop of plant-based protein powder
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
For more Blendtec fun, you can follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Pinterest.
This post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Blendtec. Thanks for supporting to brands that support Hummusapien!
Liz S. says
Love this smoothie variety!
Alexis says
Fabulous!
She Rocks Fitness says
Made a Skoop smoothie this morning…Mine is definitely as pretty as yours, but so damn good. Got to love when oatmeal overflows in the microwave…LOL. So many curses…happy Monday friend! XOXO
Alexis says
When oatmeal overflows in the microwave I just give up on life. JK but really though!!
Laura says
This looks like a good one:) I am all over blueberry smoothies and blueberry bowls lately . . . Thanks for sharing!!
Alexis says
You’re very welcome, Laura!
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
First, this smoothie sounds amazing! I love blueberries in smoothie for some added natural sweetness. Second, I would be the most ecstatic person ever if I had a Blendtec at my doorstop. Seriously… this is me being super jealous right now ;)
Alexis says
I’ve gotten to a point where I don’t even want a smoothie unless it involves blueberries…oopsies!
April says
Oohbhhhh I can’t wait to try, a little change up from the blueberry cacao smoothie I am totally in love with. Now I have two breakfast besties! Along with overnight steel cut oats with mixed berries and justins maple almond butter that I had for brekkie this AM. Wahoooo I loooove breakfast and I will be whipping this up tomorrow!
Alexis says
We’re breakfast twinzzz!
Molly says
I made this this morning…..OBSESSED. I have never put oats in my smoothie but I will be from now on. Thanks so much for the awesome recipe!
Alexis says
Awesome! I’m so excited that you tried it and loved it!
Julia says
YEEEEES! Welcome to Blendtec heaven, I love mine! I’ll be making all the smoothies when I’m all the late (for…something other than work, since I don’t have a job). Such a tasty smoothie recipe, mmmhmmm hell yamaha! :D Hope you’ve had a lovely weekend!
Alexis says
Bahaha you have the best job evaaaa!! The tastiest one ever, for sure.
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicioua says
I’m so jealous of your Blendtec. I would cry if I ever got one. And this smoothie looks divine. Frozen blueberries are like candy!
Alexis says
I may have shed a tear…you can come use it anytime :)
Veggie Sutra says
Love smoothies for breakfast. I prep everything in the night (thaw berries, banana and cut kale etc.) and then it takes me just 5 mins to whip it up! Will definitely try out your recipe!
Alexis says
Yummy! I love adding kale to the mix :)
Darla says
YUM!!!! Just made this for breakfast and loved it!! Didn’t have almond milk so I just threw in 1/3 c raw cashews, 1 c water and a dash of vanilla – worked great in my Vitamix!!
Alexis says
Perfect! I’m thrilled you enjoyed it, Darla!
Jamie says
This is the best smoothie I’ve ever made! Not only delicious, but balanced and super filling.
Alexis says
Wow! I’m so excited to hear that, Jamie! Isn’t it awesome when smoothies are tasty AND fill you up?!
Jamie says
I’m Sam Clark’s sister, by the way! :) She turned me on to your blog a week ago and I’ve already made 5 recipes!
Alexis says
I love it!! Let me know what else you like :)
Gwen W. says
Use the VitaMix. Wow, fantastic taste! Subtle, just the way I like. Used a small handful of Plum Amazins’ Diced Dried Plums (didn’t have a date)! Thanks for the recipe Alexis :)))
★★★★★
Alexis says
Mmmm what a great idea to add dried plums!
Jennifer says
I made a double batch of this to make breakfast even quicker, added a little cinnamon and honey, and wow–it is amazing! I’m definitely adding it to my weekly rotation.
★★★★★
ルイヴィトン 財布真心込めて最高 レベルのスーパーコピールイヴィトン偽物ブランド品をお届けしています。安全税関対策+ 素早い配送+随時の在庫補給+丁寧な対応+スーパーコピー販売業 says
[url=http://www.msnbrand.com/goods-copy-4779.html]ルイヴィトン 財布真心込めて最高 レベルのスーパーコピールイヴィトン偽物ブランド品をお届けしています。安全税関対策+ 素早い配送+随時の在庫補給+丁寧な対応+スーパーコピー販売業界最低価格に挑戦 ！当店は業界最高品質に挑戦!全商品はプロの目にも分からないルイヴィトン 財布スーパーコピーです。[/url]
Q計画の中心要素は、オーデマピゲ時計工場が司会のQ国際賞授与対象は保護児童権益側は重大な貢献の有名人や社会機構。新しいMillenaryミレニアムクインシージョーンズ腕時計の一部販売収 says
[url=http://www.bagkakaku.com/vuitton_bag/2/N51261.html]Q計画の中心要素は、オーデマピゲ時計工場が司会のQ国際賞授与対象は保護児童権益側は重大な貢献の有名人や社会機構。新しいMillenaryミレニアムクインシージョーンズ腕時計の一部販売収入はクインシージョーンズ基金会に寄付する。オーデマピゲ表グループCEOの莫菲利（フィリップ・Merk）さんは「クインシージョーンズは天才芸術家、プロデューサー、さらにはまず1位の人は広い心を持っている。ブルガリ偽物彼はいろいろな困難を克服して育成の偉大な事業に感動し、彼の高貴な品質は恐れ入っ、私たちに人生の中の重要な一課は、完璧な芸芸術」と情熱、同様の哲学はこの伝奇音楽人とオーデマピゲ表ほど係がきつい。オーデマピゲ135年通りで休まないの努力の成果を壮大タブ史、クインシージョーンズも数十年一日のように待ってた世界の流行音楽史をつくる。MILLENARYミレニアムクインシージョーンズ（Quincyジョーンズ新しい）限定時計演繹ミレニアム横楕円形のケースにこの素晴らしいミュージシャンを演じるその特色に富んだオーデマピゲ新しい現代Millenaryミレニアムシリーズの特徴をマークし、黒鋼の個性豊かな横楕円形のケース。表面のようなケースは多分霧中間部分面研磨磨き；別のいくつかの表面表圏や表耳正面は多分亮面研磨に磨きをかけて、令其のレイヤー感のほかヘルニア。スーパーコピーケースデザイン精細には縦横に霧面研磨磨きをセイコー飾り。亮面バフ磨きのキャップを刻んでクインシージョーンズと署名のMillenary Quincyジョーンズ–リミテッドEdition文字が、貴重な表項で世界限定500発行。ミレニアムクインシージョーンズ腕時計配備黒革バンド、組み合わせとケースの呼応を黒鋼APと折り畳み表ボタン。ミレニアムクインシージョーンズ腕時計を踏襲して2000シリーズ特有のオフセット文字盤も目利き一目で見分けるその係のマーク名門の出。文字盤外縁描き出して繊細なアウトコース、美しい黒の表面に向けては小が大のプラチナローマ数字に標を連想させるニューヨークジャズクラブで徹夜の音楽演奏。ブランドコピーミレニアムクインシージョーンズ腕時計黒を基調とし、その豊富な深さのレベルを作成するために運用出動人心の琴線の対比、工夫をこらした鍵盤柄飾りをめぐる時表示文字盤、生き生きとした鍵盤弾くよう現場ジャズのリズムがありありと表面の上に、軽快。[/url]
クロノグラフの完全な12時間を測定するbiコンパックスクロノグラフである。腕時計を持って秒針が動作していないことを意味します、あなたはすべての時間、クロノグラフ機能を持ってい says
[url=http://www.wtobrand.com/sbro1.html]クロノグラフの完全な12時間を測定するbiコンパックスクロノグラフである。腕時計を持って秒針が動作していないことを意味します、あなたはすべての時間、クロノグラフ機能を持っていない限り。ダイヤルは、下位ダイヤルを取り入れるために再設計されました、そして最終的には完全に対称形である。カルティエの移動分スケールリングアウトがフランジリングを以前に裸の毛羽仕上げの金属仕上げで。この時計の外観と変化はより大きく見え、ダイヤルすることの効果があります。ダイヤルは現在より大きいことが、より個別のアワーマーカー、半分のローマ数字と半分のバトンマーカーの形を再び取るカリフォルニアダイヤル？のこのカルティエのバージョンです）。あなたはダイヤルの上に装飾の同じタイプがあります、しかし、すべて感じの接地に対称形のデザインを与えられます。 カルティエ 時計コピー の「拡張」と日付ウインドウを保持したが、それは6時に移動しました。すべてのすべてで、私はダイヤルの多くが好きです、しかし、1つのカルティエは、少しあまりに短される主の手に設計さを感じます。[/url]
Gaga Milanoスーパーコピー時計販売、 はガガミラノコピー時計販売・通販店です . 0.316883211 レプリカGaga Milanoのマーカー: ローズ ゴールドのアプライド インデックス ガガミラノOTコピー、SS品 says
[url=http://www.bestevance.com/rolex/gmt/index.htm]Gaga Milanoスーパーコピー時計販売、 はガガミラノコピー時計販売・通販店です . 0.316883211 レプリカGaga Milanoのマーカー: ローズ ゴールドのアプライド インデックス ガガミラノOTコピー、SS品、N品、価格、品質の保証，2015人気偽物，歓迎光臨楽天★送料無料(日本全国) . レプリカガガミラノ時計Blog:[/url]
紹介によると、赫柏林このブランドはいま家族の第3世代の人が経営、赫柏林表も外観デザインや品質の上で、すべて持ってフランスロマンチックと繊細な性格。設計上のオリジナリティも says
[url=http://www.okakaku.com/brand-1-copy-5-cheap-0-max0-attr0.html]紹介によると、赫柏林このブランドはいま家族の第3世代の人が経営、赫柏林表も外観デザインや品質の上で、すべて持ってフランスロマンチックと繊細な性格。設計上のオリジナリティも比較的地味、線は優雅な。このブランドの品質について、肖晓もまた、「彼らの品質も守って家族の使命感、利益と家族の栄誉感の選択の中で彼らに後者より。」[/url]
Judy Zaccagnini Flynn says
What are the nutritional details of this recipe
calories: saturated, unsaturated fats, sodium, protein?
Brian says
were the nutritions published?
Emily Machado says
Blended this recipe for the first time today and am drinking it now. This recipe is a KNOCK OUT!! Amazingly delicious. I’ve been on a smoothie craze and this has been an absolute gem to find. I’m fairly new to blending spinach into smoothies (I like them in my salad and learning to like it in my smoothie) and this recipe lets me get my greens without tasting it. LOVE LOVE LOVE this recipe. Thank you for sharing!!
★★★★★
Amanda says
Thank you for sharing! I love almond milk and almond butter <3
★★★★★