Name: Oatmeal Smoothie at Home
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Oatmeal Smoothie blends up in minutes for a quick, filling breakfast or snack. It’s creamy, packed with fiber, and bursting with flavor—plus, it’s naturally dairy-free and vegan!

Be sure to try this popular Açai Bowl recipe, Green Smoothie Recipe, or Blueberry Smoothie next.

author’s note

The Smoothie I Wake Up Craving!

It is satisfying to smoothies at my house! Even in winter, my kiddos and I enjoy them for breakfast or snacks.

Since we have them so often, You can make sure they’re filling enough to avoid needing a second breakfast, like Blueberry Pancakes, just 20 minutes later.

One of a reliable ways to make a smoothie more filling is by adding nut butter—like almond butter in this Cherry and Banana Smoothie. And recently, I’ve started adding oats! Oats make it that much more filling.

Can You Put Oatmeal In A Smoothie?

Absolutely! It’s safe to add raw oats, and once you try it, you’ll see oatmeal is one of the best smoothie add-ins. It makes your smoothie creamier, tastier, and more filling.

Ingredients

Oats: Use old-fashioned or quick oats; quick oats blend smoother.
Frozen Banana: Slice a banana into coins, freeze in bags or containers overnight.
Almond Milk: It is satisfying to vanilla almond milk, but feel free to use any milk you prefer.
Almond or Peanut Butter: Use roasted and lightly salted butter for better flavor.
Maple Syrup: A natural sweetener. Start with less and add more if needed.
Ground Cinnamon: Full of anti-inflammatory benefits! Adjust to taste.
Salt: Just a tiny pinch (less than 1/16th teaspoon) brings out all the flavors.

How To Make Oatmeal Smoothie

Freeze Banana: A fully frozen banana makes the smoothie creamier and colder.
Blend Oats: Powdering the oats first ensures a smoother texture in the smoothie.
Add Ingredients and Blend: Add the liquid ingredients first for easier blending.
Adjust and Serve: Taste the smoothie and add more maple syrup if needed.

Quick Tip

Good ripe bananas make all the difference in this smoothie. Freeze the bananas when they’re ripe and use only when completely frozen for the best banana smoothie. The riper the banana, the sweeter the flavor!

Banana Oatmeal Smoothie Tips

Measure: Measure ingredients the first few times to avoid making too much.
High-powered blender: With a Vitamix® or Blendtec®, just add everything and blend.

Variations

Switch Things Up

Add more protein: Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder or a tbsp of hemp seeds.
Add frozen fruit: Toss in berries. Try the Cherry Crisp Smoothie for measurements.
Spinach: It changes the color, but you won’t taste it.
Spices: Experiment with spices! In the fall, try a pinch of Pumpkin Pie or Apple Pie Spice, or add extra cinnamon.