Oat Milk Smoothie

Looking for a delicious and nutritious tasty breakfast that can help you power through your day? This vegan banana oat milk smoothie is perfect for you! This oatmeal peanut butter smoothie is both nutritious and satisfying; adding oats to smoothies next to superfood seeds and iron and fiber-rich banana make the ideal breakfast shake to keep you full for hours.

This easy breakfast smoothie is vegan, healthy, and perfect for on-the-go mornings. Plus, it is also a great way to use any leftover oats in your pantry and will give you sustained energy throughout the day.

It is also a great way to add more fruits and healthy foods to your diet need a balanced smoothie for post-workout recovery or just want a delicious, filling way to nourish your body.

Also, try beet juice before working out to increase your stamina and endurance.

We mostly make green smoothies (especially this Post-Workout Smoothie, hemp-powered blackberry banana smoothie, and this Swiss Chard Superfoods detox Smoothie, but we recognize that those who are newer to making smoothies and including vegetables in them might want to start with more familiar flavors (this Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie is another great place to start).

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• 💚 Why you will love it
• 🧾 Ingredients
• 🔪 Instructions
• 💡 Expert tips
• 📖 Variations
• 🫙 Storage
• 🥤 More nutritious smoothies
• 🎥 Video
• 📋 Recipe
• 💬 Reviews and Comments

💚 Why you will love it

• Nutrient-packed
• Satisfyingly creamy
• Quick to make
• Energy-boosting
• Versatile ingredients

🧾 Ingredients

• Rolled oats, steel-cut oats, or quick oats: These oats are the foundation of your smoothie, providing heart-healthy fiber and giving it a creamy texture. Plus, oats are a great source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
• Frozen banana: This not only chills your smoothie but also adds natural sweetness and a silky texture. It's the Hulk of fruits, packing potassium and vitamin C while keeping sugar levels in check.
• Creamy peanut butter: Adds a decadent, nutty flavor while delivering a punch of protein and healthy fats. Think of it as the smoothie's VIP, offering not just taste but also nutritional richness.
• Ground cinnamon: A sprinkle of this spice ramps up the flavor profile and comes with antioxidant benefits. It's like your grandma's warm hug, but for your insides.
• Chia or flax seeds: These little guys are the unsung heroes, offering Omega-3 fatty acids and additional fiber. They're basically the backup dancers that deserve a solo, supporting both heart health and digestion.
• Oat milk: This dairy-free milk complements the oats, making your smoothie even creamier. Plus, it's environmentally friendly and adds calcium and vitamin D to the mix.

Optional: maple syrup, ground turmeric, and a pinch of pepper.

🔪 Instructions

This peanut butter oatmeal smoothie is packed with healthy ingredients like oats, almond milk, and bananas, which will give you sustained energy throughout the morning.

Plus, it's super easy to make - just blend all of the ingredients together and enjoy!

Freeze bananas overnight.

Hint: reduce the almond milk quantity to half for a thicker smoothie. For a thinner smoothie, you can add more plant milk or water if you want to keep the calorie count equal.

That's it! Thick and creamy smoothie! Serve immediately.

IfIf you want to make, your oatmeal banana smoothie prettier, add some ground cinnamon, creamy peanut butter, or oats on top.

📖 Variations

Oats Variety: Feel free to use old-fashioned rolled oats, steel-cut oats, or quick oats. For a gluten-free option, opt for certified gluten-free oats.

Weight Loss Option: For a lighter version, omit the peanut butter, use a no-calorie sweetener, and half a banana for a reduced-calorie yet naturally sweet smoothie. The oats' fiber will help keep you full.

Energy Boost: Add Maca root powder for enhanced energy and stamina, ideal for supporting your workout routines.

Plant Milk Choices: Any plant milk suits this smoothie. Favorites include oat milk and homemade almond milk, but soy or coconut milk are great too. Each adds a unique flavor, with coconut milk giving a distinct taste.

Nut Butter: Incorporate any nut butter (peanut, almond, cashew, hazelnut) for healthy fats and satiety. For those looking to gain weight, this is an excellent addition, especially combined with weightlifting.

Sweeteners: Bananas provide natural sweetness. If you prefer a sweeter smoothie, consider adding maple syrup, pitted dates, or agave syrup instead of refined sugar.

Chocolate Twist: Add a tablespoon of dark chocolate powder or vegan chocolate bits for a chocolatey version. Vanilla extract is also a nice touch.

Seeds: Boost nutrition with chia, flax, or pumpkin seeds for added fiber, protein, antioxidants, and omega-3 acids. For enhanced nutrient absorption, grind seeds and store them in an airtight container in the fridge.

Spices: Enhance flavor without calories by adding spices like cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice mix, cloves, nutmeg, allspice, cardamom, or turmeric. Include a pinch of black pepper to activate turmeric's benefits.

Creaminess: For extra creaminess without dairy, add two tablespoons of vegan yogurt (vanilla, coconut, or plain). Soaking chia seeds and oats overnight will also increase smoothie thickness.

🫙 Storage

We always make a Banana Oatmeal Peanut butter Smoothie in Batches.

It just saves time, and it is an easy way to have something super nutritious just after our morning yoga routine, that is packed with protein and antioxidants, and keeps us full until lunchtime.

Store your leftover smoothie using an airtight container or a mason jar and reserve it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

🥤 More nutritious smoothies

Our favorite recipes are those that are not only delicious but very nutritious.

Banana and oatmeal smoothies are at the top of the list, along with post-workout smoothies, when we think about replenishing our energies after yoga or lifting weights.

When we think about refreshing summer smoothies, our minds immediately switch to mango smoothies, pineapple coconut smoothies, strawberry pineapple smoothies & strawberry-banana smoothies.

On the other hand, when we are on cleansing days, we tend to drink superfoods-based detox smoothies, frozen mixed berry smoothie, or a simple grapefruit smoothie, to give our bodies a boost of antioxidant low-calorie goodness.

Read on: how to make healthy chocolate peanut butter oatmeal bars and baked chocolate oatmeal.

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