Homemade Creamer & Banana Oatmeal Smoothie

Cinnamon Strudel Creamer

1 cup whole milk

1 cup heavy cream

4 tbsp maple syrup

1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon

2 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp almond extract

Whisk together milk, cream, maple syrup and cinnamon in a medium saucepan over medium heat. When the mixture begins to steam, remove from the heat. Stir in extracts. Strain through fine mesh sieve, pour into a glass bottle and store in the refrigerator.

Recipe provided by: http://deliciouslyorganic.net/homemade-coffee-creamer/

Banana oatmeal smoothie

2 whole bananas

2 cups ice

1/3 cup Yogurt (Greek flavored w/ honey)

1/2 cup cooked oatmeal

1/3 cup almonds

**I added a few shakes of ground cinnamon

Pour all ingredients in blender pouring ice in last. Blend on high for 30 sec or until smooth thickens.

Recipe provided by: http://www.chiquitabananas.com/Banana-Recipes/Banana-Oatmeal-Smoothie-recipe.aspx