I made one of these bad boys on Saturday morning – it was the perfect addition to my usual toast and peanut butter for breakfast. The berry and banana flavors mixed with oats made it taste like a blueberry muffin in a cup.
I’ve been using the single serving cups that came with our Ninja – they are too easy. You just throw your ingredients into the cup, attach the blade, stick on the blender, blend for a perfect single serving, then remove and add the drinking lid. When done, throw it in the dishwasher!
The three of us headed over to the Des Moines Art Center on Saturday morning for a 2-4 year olds art class. It was snowing and we needed to get out of the house. Greta loved the different methods of painting – brushes attached to long sticks, cars rolled in paint, tempera sticks, and stamping methods. Of course, mommy was collecting ideas for her classroom as well.
After the art center, we made a quick stop at La Mie Bakery for pastries, bread, and coffee. Eric let me run in and pick out pastries…can you tell? So much for the healthy smoothie and toast I had for breakfast earlier in the day.
Banana Berry Breakfast Smoothie – makes 1 serving
1. In a blender combine: 1 banana, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, 1/4 cup rolled oats, 1/4 cup frozen blueberries, 2-3 ice cubes, and 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk.
2. Blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
Bluebird Hill Art 