Description
This creamy oatmeal smoothie combines rolled oats, banana, and nut butter for a nutritious and filling breakfast or snack. Packed with fiber and protein, it’s easily customizable to fit your taste and dietary needs. Enjoy it chilled or at room temperature for a delicious start to your day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy, like almond or oat milk)
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter or almond butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (optional, for creaminess and protein)
- Ice cubes (optional, for a chilled smoothie)
Instructions
- Measure out 1 cup of rolled oats. Soaking them in water or milk for about 30 minutes is optional but recommended for better blending and digestion.
- In a blender, add the soaked oats (or dry oats if you skipped soaking).
- Pour in 2 cups of your choice of milk.
- Add 1 ripe banana for sweetness and creaminess.
- If desired, drizzle in 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness.
- Add 1 tablespoon of peanut butter or almond butter for healthy fats and protein.
- Pour in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract for flavor.
- Optionally, sprinkle in 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon for added warmth.
- For creaminess and protein, add 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt (optional).
- If you prefer a chilled smoothie, toss in a few ice cubes.
- Secure the lid on the blender and blend on high speed for 30-60 seconds until smooth and creamy. Add more milk if the smoothie is too thick.
- Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more honey or maple syrup, then blend again briefly.
- Pour the smoothie into a tall glass or mason jar.
- Optionally, garnish with a sprinkle of oats, a drizzle of nut butter, or banana slices.
- Enjoy your delicious and nutritious oatmeal smoothie!
Notes
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours; shake or stir before drinking.
- For meal prep, prepare dry ingredients in advance and add wet ingredients when ready to blend.
- Customize with add-ins like spinach, berries, flavored yogurt, or protein powder.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes