Sweet banana-oat smoothie is both nourishing and a simple breakfast or afternoon snack. Nutritionally, bananas are packed with fiber, antioxidants, potassium, magnesium, vitamin B6, and vitamin C. Then there is the low-fat protein in the milk and yogurt used in the smoothie, with the oats on a bonus, adding even more fiber and a nice thick, creamy consistency to the smoothie.
A sprinkle of cinnamon throws in a little sweet warmth and completes the profile. While there are many ways to personalize this smoothie, from changing the kind of fruit added to using nondairy yogurt and milk to make it vegan more ideas are offered below the recipe.
This is an utterly delicious smoothie that indulges your cravings and fuels your efforts toward either the morning or afternoon.
- Dairy products: This recipe contains yogurt and milk, both harbingers of protein and calcium. The use of low-fat yogurt and reduced-fat milk decreases fat into the frame; however, a better richness and thickness are achieved when you instead use full-fat yogurt and whole milk.
- L: Old-fashioned oats are used for providing copious filling fibers; they also give thickness to our smoothie. In case it is unavailable, replace it with quick-cooking oats but not with oat groats or steel-cut oats.
- The fruit: Just one good, medium-sized ripe banana is what this recipe calls for. To thicken the shake even more and to make it colder, use a frozen banana. One good tip is to peel them first for freezing, as they are much harder to peel once frozen.
The sweetener: A couple teaspoons of honey are enough to sweeten this wholesome shake. For a sweeter option, add more honey or substitute maple syrup or agave nectar.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup plain low-fat yogurt
- 1 banana, cut into thirds
- ½ cup fat-free milk
- 2 teaspoons honey
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
- Prepare oats: For a really silky texture, soak the oats in water/milk for around 10-15 minutes before assembling the smoothie. You can also soak overnight.
- Blend: Once the oats are soaked, throw in the blender the banana with the oats, milk, cinnamon, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract; for a colder smoothie, add in a few ice cubes.
- Blend until Smooth: Blend together until nice and smooth. Add more milk according to thin consistency preference.
- Serve: Pour your smoothie into a glass and give it a bit of a stir if need be and enjoy!
Alternatives:
This banana-oat smoothie is fantastic; however, we enjoy trying it with different flavors:
- Make it vegan by using non-dairy yogurt and non-dairy milk such as almond or coconut
- Add in a tablespoon of coconut oil
- Add 1-2 tablespoons of creamy peanut butter or use powdered peanut butter
- Replace the cinnamon with 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
- Add 1 tablespoon of hemp hearts
- Add more fruits: fresh or frozen pineapple, fresh or frozen berries
- Top the smoothie with chopped nuts (almonds or walnuts.
FAQS:
Is it advisable to include raw oats in smoothie?
Yes, adding raw oats into a smoothie is okay. They can be eaten either raw, added to a bowl of yogurt with fruits, blended in smoothies, or even soaked overnight.
Should you soak oats before adding them to smoothies?
You can soak oats before adding them into a smoothie but soaking is not necessary in our banana-oat smoothie. Soaking, however, adds time, but if you do so, the smoothie will have a creamier texture.
Can I use a food processor for this recipe instead of a blender?
This recipe can be made in a food processor as well. However, the end consistency of the smoothie is likely to be a little less smooth if prepared using a food processor instead of a blender.