Toasted Oat and Pecan Smoothie

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup Dickey Farms pecans in pieces

1/2 cup old-fashioned oats

1 cup milk

1 cup whole Greek yogurt (or yogurt of choice)

2 bananas, cut into slices and frozen

3 tbsp maple syrup

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

Grated nutmeg, for topping (optional)

Pecan pieces or halves for topping (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Place oats and pecan pieces on a rimmed baking sheet, and bake in oven, stirring occasionally, until toasted and fragrant (12-15 minutes). Let cool completely.

Add toasted oats and pecans to a blender, and blend until finely ground. Add milk, yogurt, frozen bananas, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt, then blend until smooth. Divide between 2 glasses and top with grated nutmeg and pecan pieces/halves. 

Enjoy!