Oat Smoothie
This blended breakfast combines the heartiness of rolled oats with creamy yogurt, ripe banana, milk, and a drizzle of honey for a drink that's thick, naturally sweet, and genuinely satisfying from the very first sip.
Equipment
- High-speed blender - or standard blender with oat pre-grinding step
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Tall glasses or mason jars - 2 for serving
- Spatula or spoon - for scraping down the blender sides if needed
- Freezer-safe bag or container - optional, for pre-freezing banana slices
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats - 45g, old-fashioned oats (quick oats also work)
- 1 ripe banana - large, fresh or frozen (frozen gives a thicker, colder smoothie)
- 1 cup milk - 240ml, dairy, almond, oat, or any milk you prefer
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt - 120g, full-fat for creamier texture, or non-fat for lighter
- 2 tablespoons honey - 30ml, or maple syrup for vegan option
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon - 2g, optional but highly recommended for warmth and flavor
- ½ cup frozen fruit - 75g, blueberries, strawberries, or mango work great (optional but adds nutrition)
- ½ cup ice cubes - 120g, skip if using a frozen banana
Optional Garnishes
- rolled oats - for sprinkling on top
- fresh blueberries - for garnish
- honey - drizzle for garnish
- ground cinnamon - dusting for garnish
Instructions
- Measure out rolled oats and place them directly into your blender. If using a standard blender, pulse the oats alone for 10-15 seconds until they resemble a rough powder.
- Peel the ripe banana and break it into 3-4 pieces before adding it to the blender.
- Add the plain Greek yogurt to the blender on top of the banana, then pour in the milk.
- Drizzle honey directly into the blender, then add ground cinnamon and any optional frozen fruit or ice cubes.
- Secure the blender lid tightly and blend on high speed for 45-60 seconds until completely smooth, stopping once to scrape down the sides if needed.
- Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness or cinnamon if desired, then pour into two tall glasses and serve immediately with optional garnishes.
Notes
- Pre-grind oats in a standard blender: Pulse your oats alone for 10-15 seconds before adding other ingredients to prevent grittiness.
- Use frozen banana for thickness: Freeze ripe banana slices in a zip-lock bag so you always have some on hand for a thicker, colder smoothie.
- Don't skip the Greek yogurt: It adds protein, creaminess, and a subtle tang that balances the sweetness perfectly.
- Layer ingredients correctly: Add oats first, then soft ingredients, then liquids on top for the most efficient blend.
- Blend long enough: 45-60 seconds on high is usually sufficient, but gritty texture is almost always a sign you need to blend longer.
- Serve immediately: Oat smoothies thicken quickly as the oats absorb liquid, so drink them fresh for the best texture.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight jar for up to 24 hours; shake or stir well before drinking and add a splash of milk if needed.
- Freezer prep: Pour smoothie into ice cube trays and freeze; blend frozen cubes with milk for an instant smoothie.