This Oat Smoothie Recipe is the perfect way to start your day. Bananas, oats, milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, cinnamon and nutmeg are combined to create a creamy, rich and filling smoothie.
You might be thinking – oats? And yes, they are a great addition to smoothies.
I love adding them to this Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothie and today’s Oat Smoothie Recipe. Oats help to thicken the smoothie.
You can dump rolled oats straight into the blender. They help keep you full and give you energy thanks to the fiber!
My kids think that this smoothie tastes like a milkshake and I have to agree with them.
They think it tastes like an oatmeal cookie. It is the perfect start to busy mornings.
The frozen banana helps create a creamy texture otherwise you can use a regular banana. If you don’t have frozen bananas and want a creamier smoothie I suggest adding ice cubes.
I like this smoothie because it has calcium, potassium and protein to help start our day or get us over the afternoon slump.
If you like smoothies try this Banana Date Smoothie, Pineapple Smoothie or this 4 Ingredient Banana Smoothie.
Recipe Ingredients You’ll Need
- Fruit: This recipe uses bananas but you could use other fruit like strawberries or blueberries.
- Oats: You can add regular oats or quick cook oats.
- Dairy: You can use whatever milk or daily substitute you would like. You can use regular milk, oat milk, almond milk or soy milk.
- Yogurt: Greek yogurt is added to this smoothie. It helps add protein and creates a creamy texture. You could replace the Greek yogurt with regular yogurt.
- Sweetener: You can add honey or maple syrup to sweeten the smoothie.
- Spices: The cinnamon and nutmeg adds a warm to the smoothie. You can skip it if you don’t want it.
For exact ingredient amounts and instructions, see the full recipe card below.
How do you Make an Oat Smoothie
Step : Put in Blender: Put all ingredients into a blender and pulse until everything is smooth and well incorporated.
Step 2: Serve: Taste and add honey for a sweeter taste. Serve in glasses.
Ways to Modify this Oat Smoothie
- Chia Seeds: Chia seeds are optional but add antioxidants, protein and fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
- Hemp Seeds: Do you use hemp seeds? They are great in smoothies and they are packed with so much power. 1 Tablespoon of those small seeds is 5 grams of protein. That will help keep you feeling full and give you the energy you need. I suggest adding it to your smoothies if you have it on hand!
- Nut Butter: Nut butters are another great way to add protein and help the texture of the smoothie. I find if my smoothie is too thin that adding a few Tablespoons or almond of peanut butter will help thicken it.
- Protein Powder: If you are looking to up your protein in-take, for example after workouts, try protein powder. There are a lot of varieties in the stores now and some are even flavored.
- Fruit: Fruit is always a great add-in like frozen strawberries, raspberries, pineapple, mango and oranges.
Recipe FAQ
Yes it is! When you use raw oats in a smoothie just make sure to blend really well so it creates a creamy texture. If you want an even smoother texture you will want to soak the oats in water for 10-15 minutes before blending.
Using rolled oats or quick oats work best. With steel-cut oats are less processed and take longer to blend, so they may result in a grittier texture unless pre-soaked.
Yes you can but it may thicken in the fridge due to the oats absorbing liquid. Add a splash of milk and stir or blend before drinking.
More Smoothie Recipes
Oat Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 Bananas, peeled and sliced
- 3/4 cups oats
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, optional
- Drizzle of honey {optional for sweetness}
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients into the glass of a blender and pulse until everything is smooth and well incorporated.
- Taste and add honey for a sweeter taste.
- Serve in glasses.
Notes
- I used fresh banana, you can also use frozen banana if you prefer a thicker smoothie.
- You can serve topped with oats, sprinkled with cinnamon, with chocolate chips, banana or a chocolate peanut butter or honey drizzle
