High-Protein Oats Breakfast Smoothie

Start your day with a creamy and nutritious High-Protein Oats Breakfast Smoothie. Packed with wholesome ingredients, this smoothie is not only delicious but also provides a perfect balance of protein, fiber, and healthy fats to keep you energized throughout the morning.

Steps

1. Begin by soaking the old-fashioned rolled oats in 1 cup of water for at least 30 minutes, or preferably overnight, to soften them. 2. In a separate bowl, soak the raw peanuts and pumpkin seeds overnight in water to soften. 3. Once ready, drain and rinse the soaked oats, peanuts, and pumpkin seeds. 4. In a blender, combine the soaked oats, peanuts, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, chia seeds, cinnamon stick (or powder), Medjool date, and ripe banana. 5. Blend on high until smooth and creamy, adding more water if needed to reach your desired consistency. 6. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more dates or a drizzle of honey. 7. Pour the smoothie into a glass and garnish with crushed roasted peanuts and additional soaked pumpkin seeds on top. 8. Serve immediately and enjoy your nutritious breakfast!

3 tbsp old-fashioned rolled oats 1 cup water (for soaking and blending) 1/4 cup raw peanuts (soaked overnight) 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds (soaked overnight) 1 tbsp flax seeds 1/2 tbsp chia seeds 1 small piece cinnamon stick (or 1/4 to 1/3 tsp cinnamon powder) 1 soft Medjool date (soaked if not soft) 1 ripe banana (with black spots) 1 tsp crushed roasted peanuts (for garnish) Additional soaked pumpkin seeds (for garnish)