Has anyone put whole grains in smoothies?

[SekhemNefer]

Like barley, oatmeal, etc.

I am thinking about doing a smoothie challenge for a month. I heard someone say that they got oatmeal put in their smoothie or shake at a place like Jamba Juice and to her surprise it tasted good.

Has anyone done this? I only have Barley in my home at the moment.

[Veganforlife]

You mean not sprouted or made into "flour" or anything?
I personally would sprout them and either put the sprouted grain in, or sprout, dehydrate, then grind into "flour" and add that. But just whole grains - whole? Nope, I wouldn't do that. Although the oatmeal could be ground into a "flour" and added...

[SekhemNefer]

I was thinking of adding fruits, veggies, and whole grains (soaked/sprouted of course) into a Vitamix. I know that one would have to soak some grains like Barley. However, I think Oatmeal is soft enough naturally that it doesn't need much sprouting.


I am curious about the taste. I never tried such a thing. But I am in an experimenting mood. :eek:

[rawstrength]

Oatmeal is not raw, unless you have bought it from Alissa.

Sometimes I sprout whole grains, such as quinoa, and add them to my smoothies. Be aware that the grains will make your smoothies much thicker in texture, and adjust accordingly.

[Veganforlife]

I was thinking of adding fruits, veggies, and whole grains (soaked/sprouted of course) into a Vitamix. I know that one would have to soak some grains like Barley. However, I think Oatmeal is soft enough naturally that it doesn't need much sprouting.

I am curious about the taste. I never tried such a thing. But I am in an experimenting mood. :eek:

AND if it doesn't turn out, add more grains and make crackers!

[spicyfull]

I've added Flax Seed.

[HeatherBell]

I've put left over soaked barley in my fruit smoothy before and it was yum. Just a bit thicker than normal. My sister makes porridge for my nephew which is very simular ingredients to my smoothies - just more grains than fruits