Meal Replacement Smoothie Recipe

APPLE OATMEAL FIBER SMOOTHIE

1 red apple, cored

1 cup ice

2/3 cup oatmeal

4 pinches of cinnamon

1 scoop AIM ProPeas protein powder

1 scoop AIM Fit ‘n Fiber powder

2/3 cup plain fat-free yogurt

2/3 cup fat-free organic soymilk (or almond-, rice-milk)

½ cup raisins

1 tablespoon of flax seed or chia seeds

Place all ingredients in the HealthMaster emulsifier [or large food processor]’s pitcher.

Press RUN at speed 8 (for the HealthMaster machine) or at highest food processing speed, until blended!

Note:  in adapting the recipe from the original, I doubled the serving size, lowered its amount of sugar, and increased its amounts of fiber and protein.  I increased the serving size as I felt that that was a more filling option; you can cut it in half if you have a smaller food processor, if you so choose.  I added the seeds (flax/chia) for added fiber and for omega-3 essential fatty acids—that our bodies don’t produce!  The AIM ProPeas adds an nice taste of vanilla, adding only 1 gram of sugar (It’s sweetened with the natural sweetener stevia.), which mean that it is low on the glycemic index!

Also, the binder of recipes, that I got this from, sums up some of the health benefits of a couple of its ingredients as:

  v    APPLE:  “Scientific evidence is constantly building evidence that the antioxidants in apples, and   other fruits and vegetables, are protective against cardiovascular disease and cancer development….Preliminary studies have suggested that a diet rich in apples may help lower cholesterol (HealthMaster Elite, 2011, page 5).”

  v  OATMEAL:  “May be beneficial in helping to prevent heart disease, stroke, and blood clots.  Also help(s) to stabilize blood sugars in noninsulin .dependent diabetic patients (HealthMaster Elite, 2011, page 15).”

{Adapted from “Apple Oatmeal Smoothie” in Living Well/Montel [Williams] HealthMaster Elite’s Garden Fresh RECIPE COLLECTION; published 2011 by Tristar Products, Inc; available from www.myhealthmaster.com}

Nutrition Facts following, are approximations—as the products (yogurt and organic soymilk) were stated for 1 cup.  Doing the math made my head hurt!  I, also, couldn’t run this post past a 2^nd pair of eyes to crosscheck my math!!

2 servings.  Calories (per serving) = 299; Fiber = 13 grams; and, Sugar = 18 grams.