Two Breakfast Options For Busy Mornings
Mornings are a rush. Not just for me, but for you too. Once again I’ve been trying to find the ultimate post-workout smoothie that will give me the energy I need to be productive until lunch time without a lot of fuss.
White bean oatmeal chocolate smoothie
Adding white beans to smoothies has been around for awhile. Now everyone is adding oatmeal. What if I made a white bean oatmeal smoothie with a dab of Greek yogurt, a little almond milk and fruit?
I decided to try it and come up with two White Bean Oatmeal Smoothie recipes for you to try.
The first one calls for:
- One cup of Greek yogurt (130 calories)
- One cup of white beans (220 calories)
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla
- 1/2 cup of old fashion oatmeal (150 calories)
- 1/4 almond milk – you can use skim or soy milk if preferred (20 calories)
- 1/2 cup frozen fruit or berries (40 calories)
- Ice (the smoothie is thick so don’t skip on the ice)
White bean oatmeal smoothie basic ingredients.
White Bean Oatmeal Smoothie Ingredients
Blend together and add a cup or more of ice. I found the ice improves the texture and flavor.
This smoothie is about 520 calories, has a substantial amount of protein from the beans and yogurt, and is very filling. I drank half of the smoothie – one cup – and froze the remaining portion to have tomorrow when I’m rushing out the door.
In the second recipe I put all of the same ingredients in the smoothie maker, but replaced the frozen fruit with frozen bananas and added a tablespoon of sweetened chocolate.
Tip – there is no need to throw away bananas that are slightly ripe. Peel them, cut them in quarters and place in a freezer bag and toss them in the freezer. They are great additions to smoothies when you don’t have fresh bananas on hand.
Exchange the fruit for frozen bananas and a tablespoon of sweet chocolate mix.
Nutritional Benefits
One cup of white beans has about 17 grams of protein. FAGE Greek yogurt – which is the kind that I used – has 23 grams of protein in a 6 oz. serving. A half of a cup of oatmeal has 2 grams of fiber. The combination of the beans, yogurt and oatmeal make these smoothies a high protein, high fiber breakfast that will restore muscle tissue, and rehydrate you after a workout. The best part is they will fill you up so you’re not wondering what you’re going to eat next.
What’s your go-to breakfast in a hurry?
