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.
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The Smoothie I Wake Up Craving!
I love smoothies at my house! Even in winter, my kiddos and I enjoy them for breakfast or snacks. Since we have them so often, I like to make sure they’re filling enough to avoid needing a second breakfast, like Blueberry Pancakes, just 20 minutes later.
One of my favorite 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: I love 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.
More Smoothie Recipes
Breakfast
Peach Smoothie
Breakfast
Immune Boosting Smoothie
Beverages
Easy Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Breakfast
Peanut Butter Protein Shake
Oatmeal Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats or quick oats
- 1 frozen banana see note 1
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk or milk of choice
- 2 tablespoons almond butter roasted and lightly salted, or peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/16 teaspoon salt optional
- 4 to 6 ice cubes
Instructions
- Add oats to a blender and pulse a few times until ground into a powder. Add frozen banana, milk, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and ice cubes.
- Blend until smooth. If needed, stop blender and stir around with a spoon and begin blending again. Taste and add additional maple syrup if desired. Enjoy immediately!
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Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Some good recipes as I transition to healthier food. Thank you.
Thanks so much Diane! 🙂
What a delicious, perfectly sweet (not too sweet) smoothie. The thickness is just right. Thanks for this recipe. My homemade smoothie concoctions just don’t have the right ratios.
So happy you enjoyed this smoothie! 🙂
This smoothie was pretty good. I loved the cinnamon! Instead of blending the oats dry, I soaked the oats overnight in a little water and they blended up very smoothly in the morning. Next time I’ll add less almond milk to make it a little thicker. Ideas for some variations would be to add some cocoa powder and substitute 1/2 cup of strong cold brewed coffee for 1/2 cup of the almond milk!