1/4cuplow-fat yogurt (I used vanilla 2% Greek yogurt)
1cupstrawberries, sliced or chopped
1tablespoonpecan meal (ground pecans--could substitute nut butter of your choice)
1/4teaspooncinnamon
1/2teaspoonvanilla bean paste (or pure vanilla extract)
a scoop of vanilla protein powder, optional
agave or honey, or to taste
Instructions
Add oats and chia seeds to blender, and blend on high until you have the texture of a fine flour. Add the milk, yogurt, strawberries, and all remaining ingredients except the sweetener. At this point, I give everything a little stir so the dry ingredients don't poof up all over the blender. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth, scraping down the sides and blending again, as necessary. It is helpful to stir down to the bottom to make sure the oat mixture is fully incorporated. Taste and sweeten to your liking. Blend again to distribute.
Transfer the smoothie to a 2-cup jar or container. Refrigerate overnight and shake before drinking. Will keep 2-3 days in the refrigerator.
If you want to freeze, first allow the mixture to soak for at least four hours in the refrigerator.