This rich oatmeal smoothie recipe offers the same delightful flavor as a warm cinnamon bowl of oats, but served in a glass! Blend with banana, peanut butter, and rolled oats to create a quick 5-minute breakfast.
Why You’ll Adore This Oatmeal Smoothie
– Tastes just like a drinkable peanut butter oatmeal: enjoy all the comforting cinnamon-and-PB essence of a traditional oatmeal recipe, but with a straw!
– Packed with whole grains and protein: The rolled oats, Greek yogurt, and peanut butter provide fiber and lasting energy.
– Five minutes, one blender: No need for soaking or cooking.
Ingredients You’ll Require
– Old Fashioned rolled oats: Stick with regular old fashioned oats. Steel cut oats won’t suffice as they have a rice-like texture that’s too tough to blend.
– Bananas: Room temperature bananas make for an easy blend at any time. Frozen bananas can be used if available.
– Frozen pineapple: This fruit contributes a neutral flavor that delivers the perfect sweetness and chilled texture. As a substitute, use 1 cup of peeled apple (and a frozen banana for texture).
– Peanut butter: Nut butter brings creaminess and protein to the oatmeal smoothie; almond butter or cashew butter work well too. For nut allergies, opt for sunflower butter.
– Greek yogurt: Incorporating yogurt boosts protein and provides a creamy texture for smoothies. For a dairy-free version, add more non-dairy milk.
– Milk: Choose dairy milk or your preferred non-dairy option (oat milk is our favorite).
– Vanilla, cinnamon, and salt: These ingredients combine to create the familiar flavor of oatmeal.
– Ice: Ice provides the ideal chilly texture for smoothie recipes.
Flavor Modifications and Add-Ins
– Heighten the cinnamon. Use the maximum amount of cinnamon recommended in the recipe below for a cozy Cinnamon Oatmeal Smoothie.
– Substitute almond butter or cashew butter. Replace the peanut butter with any type of nut butter, such as almond butter, cashew butter, or pecan butter.
– Incorporate chai spices. Swap cozy chai spices for cinnamon to transform it into a Chai Oatmeal Smoothie.
How to Make It Vegan
This banana oatmeal smoothie contains Greek yogurt for added protein and healthy probiotics. Want a vegan option? Use oat milk instead. Here’s how:
– Replace dairy milk and yogurt with oat milk. Oat milk is essential for a smooth oatmeal smoothie, right? We love this non-dairy milk in smoothies because it’s creamy and provides good body. It’s conveniently available at most grocery stores. Use non-dairy milk in place of dairy milk and half the yogurt quantity, then add more milk if needed for blending.
– Restore some protein. You’ll sacrifice some protein by eliminating the yogurt. Consider adding up to 2 tablespoons of chia seeds.
How to Store This Smoothie
This oatmeal smoothie is best consumed immediately after blending. However, you can prepare smoothies ahead of time! Store them for up to 1 day in the fridge in a sealed container or mason jar with the lid secure. The smoothie may separate, which is completely normal. Just shake it before enjoying.
More Smoothie Recipes To Explore
If you enjoy smoothies, check out my other nutritious smoothie recipes.
Dietary Remarks
This oatmeal smoothie recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free. For vegan, plant-based, and dairy-free options, refer to the notes in the section above.
Frequently Asked Questions
– Can I use frozen banana instead of room-temperature? Yes, frozen banana will make the smoothie creamier and frostier. If utilizing frozen banana, reduce the ice to about 4 cubes to avoid excessive thickness.
– Can I prepare this oatmeal smoothie without yogurt? Yes. Omit the yogurt and use ¾ cup of milk in place of ½ cup. The texture will be slightly looser yet still creamy due to the oats, banana, and nut butter.
– Can I prepare this smoothie in advance for meal prep? Yes, blend it the night before and store it in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Shake thoroughly before drinking.
Creamy Oatmeal Smoothie
This rich oatmeal smoothie recipe offers the same delightful flavor as a warm cinnamon bowl of oats, but served in a glass! Blend with banana, peanut butter, and rolled oats to create a quick 5-minute breakfast.
Author: Sonja Overhiser
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 large or 2 small smoothies
Category: Drink
Method: Blended
Cuisine: Smoothie
Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
– ¾ cup Old Fashioned rolled oats (or up to 1 cup)
– 1 tablespoon peanut butter
– ½ cup Greek yogurt
– ½