Smoothies {Unusual Ingredients}

Last week I featured Classic & Favorite smoothies from some of my favorite blogs.

This week's theme is Unusual Ingredients.
Be sure to visit the featured blogs for recipes.

Disclaimer: of course "unusual" is relative.  What I find unusual may be status quo for you.  I think, though, that these smoothies will hold a few surprises for some.

Healthy Smoothie from Emily 

@ Naptime Creations

Just about every ingredient Emily adds to the base of this smoothie is out of the box.

I met Emily through her Tasteful Tuesday party.  The title of her blog made me laugh since my son stopped napping at 9 months.  Emily's blog is filled with clever crafts like this Whale Bank and healthy recipes like Greek Layer Dip and Baked Chicken Pesto Sandwiches.  Emily gets a lot done during nap time. 

Green Smoothie from Evelyn @ 
My Turn (for us)

Spinach is the unusual ingredient in this smoothie.
You don't have to wait until St. Patrick's Day to try it.
(With encouragement from Evelyn I've added spinach to my smoothies.  I'm still alive.)

  Evelyn has a wide variety of recipes on her blog, ranging from Mexican like Chile Relleno Casserole (this is the recipe that first drew me in), Texas BBQ and smoked meats like Texas Brisket, and healthier versions of not so healthy classics like Zucchini Lasagna.  You'll find something you'll like...and Evelyn will make you smile.  She's super sweet.

Easiest Berry Smoothie from Jan @ 
Frugal in Florida  

This 2 or 3 ingredient smoothie has an unusual ingredient.  Hint: it's not the berries.

Jan has a weekly menu planning post that lives up to her blog's name.  She creates her menus based on what she has.  A smart, frugal tip.  And since we're talking smoothies, check out Jan's Smoothie Bags.  While you're there, why not some Ranchy Style Pork Tenderloin and Nutella Hot Chocolate?  You know you want to.

Creamy Pineapple Smoothie from Lynn @ 
Turnips 2 Tangerines  

Could also be one of next week's features (dessert smoothies).
But it's also not your typical smoothie.

Lynn is one busy gal!  Not only does she post tasty recipes like Easy Cheesy Risotto and Chocolate Pecan Coffee Cake, she also offers kitchen/cooking tips like how to clean your coffee pot.  Did I mention that she posts just about daily?  What Lynn posts is really interesting too--check out Leather Britches Beans.

Go see Emily, Evelyn, Jan, and Lynn and tell them "hi."

Emily    
Nap Time Creations  /  Facebook Page
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Evelyn    
My Turn (for us)  /  Facebook Page
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Jan    
Frugal in Florida
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Lynn    
Turnips 2 Tangerines

Thank you all for allowing me access to your posts and pictures for this series.    

And thank you for being unusual!

Stay tuned next week for the next round of smoothies.

When I first blended the ingredients for 
Blueberry Oatmeal Smoothie, 
oatmeal was not so common.

Now it seems at least once a week I see a smoothie containing oatmeal.  It makes for a very filling smoothie and adds extra fiber.  

I really like adding cinnamon--it pairs with the oatmeal to give almost a granola flavor.

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Blueberry Oatmeal Smoothie

Makes 2  servings

about 1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup old-fashioned oats
pinch of cinnamon
1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
1 1/2 cups frozen blueberries


Combine the milk, oats, and cinnamon in a blender.  Blend to break down the oats.  Add the yogurt and berries.  Blend until smooth.  Blend in more milk if smoothie is too thick.

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