Smoothie Time!

Brenton and I recently bought an abundant amount of tupperware at Sur la Table and any purchase over $50 comes with a free subscription to Martha Stewart Magazine. Now, I realize some of you (Brenton included) may be opposed to my partaking in anything Martha has to offer, but I have to admit, when you get past the heavy promotion of an Über-domesticated lifestyle there are some pretty delectable recipes tucked inside of the cover.


This smoothie has seriously changed my approach to the blended breakfast. The oats give a great texture, and the ginger cuts through the flavors adding a lightness smoothies often lack. Plus! Ginger is mm-mm-good, and blended with the almond butter, cinnamon and maple syrup, you can't go wrong. 


Fruit smoothie with Ginger and Oats

2 pears (I used frozen blackberries)

1 3/4 cups milk (I added some OJ as well)

1 cup buttermilk (I used plain yogurt)

2/3 c rolled/quick-cooking oats (I cooked them first)

1/3 c ice cubes

2 tbsp maple syrup

2 tbsp almond butter

2 tsp finely grated fresh ginger

1/8 tsp ground cinnamon

pinch of salt