Oatmeal

• 4 cups water
• 1 cup quick oats
• ½ cup honey
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• 1 apple, julienne (matchstick size) or sliced
• 1 tbsp cinnamon

Blender Add-Ins

• 1 cup milk
• 6 oz container of strawberry yogurt
• 1 banana

Special Equipment

• blender

Make Oatmeal

1. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil
2. Add oats. Return water to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes
3. Add honey, dried cranberries, apple and cinnamon and whisk to combine
4. Simmer 5 more minutes, then remove from heat and allow to cool completely

Make Smoothie

1. Add about 1-3 cups of the cooked and cooled oatmeal, milk, yogurt and the banana to a blender and blend to a creamy texture
2. Check consistency and add more of the cooked oatmeal mixture, in increments, if thicker smoothies are desired