Oatmeal Smoothie

3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1/2 cup old fashioned oats
1 scoop vanilla whey protein (optional)
1 Tbsp. real maple syrup
1 Tbsp. natural peanut butter
1/2 frozen, ripe banana cut into small pieces*
4 ice cubes
1/2 tsp. cinnamon (or more!)
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Combine all ingredients in high-powered blender and blend until smooth.  Serve immediately.

*When bananas are very ripe (mostly brown skin), peel, cut in half and place on cookie sheet in freezer until frozen.  Place in ziplock freezer bag and use as needed.

Refrigerator Oatmeal

2/3 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 1/2 Tbsp. raspberry jam
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/3 cup old fashioned oats
2 tsp. chia seeds
fresh berries

Combine milk, yogurt, jam and vanilla in a large glass or mason jar.  Whisk together until well incorporated.  Stir in oats and chia seeds.  Cover and refrigerate overnight.  Before serving, top with fresh berries.

Pumpkin variation:

Substitute maple syrup for jam

Substitute canned pumpkin puree for greek yogurt

Add 1 tsp. pumpkin pie seasoning