Description
The Banana Oatmeal Energy Smoothie is a quick, delicious, and nutrient-packed breakfast option designed to fuel busy mornings. Combining the natural sweetness and potassium of ripe bananas with the slow-burning carbohydrates of oats, and enriched with peanut butter, almond milk, and warming spices, this smoothie keeps you full and energized without the mid-morning slump. It’s easy to make, portable, and perfect for those who want a healthy breakfast on the go.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana (the riper, the sweeter)
- ½ cup rolled oats (uncooked)
- 1 cup almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- A dash of vanilla extract
- Ice cubes (to preference)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Peel the ripe banana and gather all ingredients including rolled oats, almond milk, peanut butter, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and optional honey or maple syrup.
- Add to Blender: Place the banana, oats, almond milk, peanut butter, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and honey or maple syrup into your blender. Add a handful of ice cubes for thickness and chill.
- Blend Smooth: Blend the mixture on high until smooth and creamy, ensuring the oats are fully incorporated without any large pieces.
- Adjust Consistency: If the smoothie is too thick, add a splash of almond milk; if too thin, add more ice or a frozen banana to thicken.
- Serve Immediately: Pour into a glass or travel cup and enjoy your energizing breakfast smoothie fresh for maximum taste and nutrient benefits.
Notes
- For creamier texture and extra protein, substitute almond milk with Greek yogurt.
- Freeze the banana beforehand for a milkshake-like consistency without added calories.
- Enhance nutrition by adding 1 tablespoon of chia seeds or flaxseeds.
- For a green boost, add a handful of fresh spinach; it blends smoothly and adds nutrients without altering flavor.
- Experiment with variations like adding frozen berries, a shot of espresso, cocoa powder, shredded coconut, or protein powder for different flavor profiles.
- Clean your blender immediately after use to avoid residue buildup and make clean-up quick and easy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie (about 12 oz)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: banana smoothie, oatmeal smoothie, energy smoothie, quick breakfast, peanut butter smoothie, healthy breakfast, portable breakfast, morning smoothie, blended breakfast
