This Banana Oat Smoothie is a delicious and healthy breakfast smoothie made with nutritious ingredients that's easy to make and can be ready in five minutes, perfect for those busy mornings! Breakfast smoothies such as this delicious banana oatmeal smoothie make a great option for a quick breakfast, healthy snack or post-workout recovery.
¼cupraw oatsInstant or rolled. See note below for how to grind oats into a powder for a smoother texture.
1cupmilk (2% fat)Dairy-free alternatives such as soy, oat, almond or coconut milk can be used.
1banana, broken in half or thirds. You can use a fresh or frozen banana.
1teaspoonmaple syrup Honey can also be used. Adjust sweetness to taste. If the bananas are very ripe you may not need any sweetener at all.
½teaspoonpure vanilla extract
¼teaspoonground cinnamon (optional)
½cupice cubes (optional)Ice will make your smoothie extra thick and cold.
Instructions
Add all of the smoothie ingredients into the blender jar.
Start the blender on its lowest setting and quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Pour smoothie into glass and serve.
Notes
The oats give this smoothie a bit of a grainy texture. If you don't enjoy it, you can blend the oats into a fine powder in a high powered blender before adding the remainder of the ingredients.
I used a 2% fat dairy milk in this recipe and in the calculation of its nutrition facts.
Use a ripe banana for a sweeter smoothie. It can be fresh or frozen. Frozen bananas help make the smoothie creamy and cold without the use of ice.