Breakfast Bonanza Beverages

How would you rate this recipe?
Would you make this recipe again?
What skill level is this recipe?

Ingredients

  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup yogurt
  • 1/4 cup fruit of your choice, fresh or frozen
  • 1 to 3 tablespoons oat bran
  • 1 tablespoon wheat germ
  • Vanilla extract, to taste
  • Sweetener of choice, to taste
  • Pinch of cardamom, cinnamon or nutmeg, to taste

Optional: any combination of the following "boosts":

  • 1 to 3 teaspoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 to 3 teaspoons protein powder
  • 1 to 3 teaspoons spirulina or other algae
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons almond, hazelnut or sesame butter
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons nonfat dry milk

Directions

Add ingredients to a blender, cover and blend until smooth. Some of the “boosts” have very strong flavors, so experiment gently until you find the combinations you like — or, add some of your own good ideas!

Special notes:

Optional ingredients:

Substitute 4 ounces of silken tofu for yogurt.

Substitute 1/4 cup cooked whole grains for oat bran.

Substitute powdered soy or almond milk for the dry milk powder.

PCC Member Card Illustration

Don’t Just Shop Your Values. Own Them.

When you’re a PCC member, your voice and your groceries go further — every purchase you make supports our community. Join our co-op today for a one-time fee of $60 and enjoy a lifetime of benefits, including exclusive offers and events, partner discounts with local businesses and more.

Become a member