Banana Oat Smoothie

This Banana Oat Smoothie is a delicious breakfast smoothie that's easy to make and can be ready in five minutes, perfect for those busy mornings!

Made with nutritious ingredients, this smoothie is a great way to start your day. Breakfast smoothies such as this delicious banana oatmeal smoothie make a great option for a quick breakfast, healthy snack or post-workout recovery.

This banana smoothie has a sweet flavor, with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla. The oats add a nutty taste and complement the flavor of bananas perfectly.

Like this Blueberry Oatmeal Smoothie, this banana and oats smoothie is suitable for a gluten-free diet as long as you choose certified gluten-free oats. If you prefer green smoothies, you’ll have to give this Pineapple Spinach Smoothie a try! And if you love oats in your baked goods, you'll want to check out this recipe for date and oat cookies.

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• How to Make it
• Ingredients Overview:
• Variations:
• Steps Overview:
• Serving Suggestions
• Storage Instructions
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How to Make it

This oatmeal banana smoothie recipe uses simple ingredients and is a perfect way to make use of ripe bananas which are naturally sweet. Used together, bananas, rolled oats and milk (or a dairy-free alternative) help create a creamy and thick smoothie without the use of yogurt.

Here's an overview of the simple ingredients needed to make this easy recipe for a banana oatmeal smoothie. The ingredient amounts are in the recipe card at the end of this post.

Ingredients Overview:

• Banana: You can use fresh or frozen bananas. I prefer to use frozen bananas as they have a way of making your smoothies taste like milkshakes!
• Raw oats: You can use instant or rolled oats. If you don't enjoy the grainy texture from the oats, they can be blended into a fine powder by using a high powered blender. Do this before adding the remainder of the smoothie ingredients.
• Milk: Any kind will do. For a dairy-free alternative try oat milk for an extra dose of oats. Soy or almond milk are also great choices.
• Maple syrup or honey: If the bananas are very ripe you may not need to add any sweetener at all.
• Pure vanilla extract: Vanilla extract is a flavor enhancer and makes this smoothie taste like dessert!
• Ground cinnamon (optional): Adds more flavor and warmth.
• Ice cubes (optional): Add ice cubes for an extra cold and thick smoothie.

Variations:

Smoothies are a versatile and delicious. Here are some ways to customize your banana oatmeal smoothie to boost its nutritional content or simply vary the flavor to suit your taste preferences:

• Almond butter or peanut butter for a creamy peanut butter banana oatmeal smoothie, so yummy 😋.
• Substitute half the banana for ½ a cup of mixed berries for a berry banana oat smoothie.
• Add Greek yogurt for added protein. Instead of a full cup of milk, use half a cup of milk and half a cup of yogurt.
• You can also experiment with different types of plant milk, such as coconut milk or soy milk.
• Adding a scoop of vanilla or chocolate protein powder is another delicious way to add more protein.
• Chia seeds are high in protein and fiber and help to keep you feeling full and energized.

Steps Overview:

1. Start by adding the rolled or quick oats to a high-speed blender and blend until they are a fine powder. Alternatively, if you don't mind a bit of texture in your smoothie, you can simply blend all the ingredients together.
2. Add the milk, frozen or fresh banana, maple syrup (if using), vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon (if using) to the blender. If you prefer an extra cold and thick smoothie, add ice cubes to the blender jar.
3. Blend until smooth and creamy.
4. Pour into a glass and serve.

Serving Suggestions

This recipe makes one large smoothie, if you need to make more you can simply multiply the ingredients. I used a 2 percent fat dairy milk in this recipe (and in the calculation of the nutrition facts) but you can use a richer or fat-free milk.

In addition to being a healthy way to start your day and a great post-workout option, this Banana Oat Smoothie can also be enjoyed as a healthy treat.

Storage Instructions

Though smoothies are best served as soon as they're ready, you can store it in the refrigerator overnight and give it a quick blend in the morning. Note that your smoothie will not be as thick and creamy as when served immediately after making it.

Enjoy!

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• Oatmeal Date Cookies
• Pear and Blueberry Crumble
• Vanilla Almond Granola
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