Make a Tasty Oatmeal Smoothie!

Hey readers,

Summer is almost here which means it’s time to start thinking about delicious treats you can enjoy in the sun. Here’s a simple recipe you can make for breakfast or as an afternoon snack.

You’ll need:

• Three-quarter cup of rolled oats
• One-quarter cup of raisins
• One-quarter teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice
• One cup of whole milk
• Half a cup of full-fat vanilla yogurt
• One tablespoon of dark brown sugar
• One and a half cup of ice
• A blender

What to do:

• Add the oats, raisins and pumpkin pie spice into a blender and pour in the milk.
• Stir completely and set aside until the oats are soft. This could take up to 15 minutes.
• Blend the mixture on high speed until it’s completely smooth.
• Add the yogurt, brown sugar and ice, and blend on high speed until completely smooth.
• Pour into glasses and enjoy!

Do you know any other tasty recipes? Leave them below in the comments section

Have a great day!

– Chidera, chirp@owlkids.com!

Cool Canada Smoothie Recipe

Try making this yummy smoothie recipe from Owlkids intern Sarah this weekend!

-Melissa

Hi readers,

Did you know that a lot of maple syrup is made in Canada? Maple syrup is sticky, sweet and delicious. Celebrate Canada by making this maple syrup smoothie!

*Remember to ask an adult for help!

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Ingredients:

• 2 cups plain yogurt
• 2 tbsp milk
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 cup ice

Instructions:

1. Put the yogurt, milk, maple syrup and ice in a blender.
2. Blend and serve!

This smoothie will definitely have you singing O Canada!

Bye for now,

-Sarah, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Make a Mother’s Day Breakfast Smoothie!

Happy Mother’s Day!

Are you looking for something extra-sweet to do for mom today? Try making this nutritious (and delicious) banana breakfast smoothie!

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You’ll Need:

Shake it up for St. Patrick’s Day!

Hey readers,

Do you know what special day is coming up this week? If you guessed St. Patrick’s Day, you’re correct! Celebrate this Irish holiday on March 17 by blending up a yummy and festive treat.

St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Shake
*Remember to ask an adult for help!

Ingredients:
– 1 frozen banana (peeled)
– Handful of chocolate chips
– 1 tsp natural peppermint extract
– 1 cup milk (or milk substitute)
– 1/2 avocado
– 1/4 cup maple syrup
– 1/2 cup frozen spinach (for that bright green St. Paddy’s Day colour!)

Instructions:
Place all of the above ingredients into a blender. Blend until smooth, and enjoy!

This delicious drink will have you doing an Irish jig for the rest of the day!

If you make this recipe, leave a comment below telling us how it turned out!

Bye for now,
-Melissa, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Father’s Day Smoothie Recipe

Hi readers,

Make an easy and yummy smoothie for you and your dad on Father’s Day.

PB and B (Peanut Butter and Banana) Smoothie
Makes 2 smoothies.

1 cup yogurt
1/2 cup milk
1 banana
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
1/2 cup ice

Pour all the ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth. Serve in a cup with a straw.

Happy Father’s Day!

– Ashley, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com