Oats Smoothie

Oats are quite a buzz in the life of health-conscious people. And why not? Oats have more protein than most of the cereal grains. And the best part? You can be as innovative as you want to be. From making a simple bowl of oatmeal to oats chilla, oats khichdi, you can literally make a host of recipes with oats. In this article, we bring you a very delicious oats smoothie recipe. My family loves to have it as a mid-meal snack. You can also make it for a nutrient-rich breakfast. Furthermore, it is great for people who are trying to shed those extra kilos. Smoothies prepared with oats are tasty and nourishing meals that are prepared by blending oats with fruits, milk, and additional ingredients like yogurt and sweetener of your choice. It makes a nutritious snack or a wonderful way to start the day.

Ingredients

Oats: I used old-fashioned rolled oats to make the smoothie. My favorite is Organic Bob’s Red Mill old-fashioned oats. You may also use instant or quick oats. Banana: Use ripened fresh or frozen bananas. Using frozen bananas helps to make the smoothie thick and creamy. Greek yogurt: I like plain or vanilla-flavored full-fat Greek yogurt, but anything works well here. Use dairy-free yogurt to make this smoothie vegan. Milk: I like to use unsweetened almond milk. You can replace it with dairy milk, coconut milk, soy milk, or oat milk. Almond Butter: I prefer, natural, creamy almond butter. You can use any nut or seed butter you like. Sweetener: I used maple syrup in this recipe, but feel free to add sweeteners of your choice, like honey, agave, or refined sugar. It’s optional. Ground Cinnamon (optional): adding a pinch of ground cinnamon adds spice flavor subtly and warms this smoothie up.

How to Make Oats Banana Smoothie

Add the old-fashioned rolled oats, banana, greek yogurt, milk, almond butter (or peanut butter), maple syrup, and ground cinnamon to a high-speed blender like Vitamix Blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. If it’s too thick, add more milk as per your preference. Pour into glasses and garnish with sliced banana, rolled oats, and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon on the top if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Serving Suggestions

Serve this delicious smoothie as a quick breakfast, or a healthy snack.

Variations and Add-Ins

You can make this smoothie with your favorite add-ins. Here are a few suggestions.

Protein Powder: If you are drinking this smoothie post-workout, add one scoop of protein powder and blend. Nut butter: use almond, peanut butter, cashew, walnut, sunflower seed, or pecan butter for extra protein. Seeds: Flax seeds/meal, chia seeds, or hemp seeds work well. They contain plant protein, fiber, healthy fats, and omega-3s. Toss in other fruits: You can also add seasonal fruits like Strawberries, Blueberries, and Mangoes to this smoothie. Milk: use almond milk, coconut milk, cashew milk, oat milk, or dairy milk. Yogurt: You can use either plain, vanilla greek yogurt, or plant-based yogurt (like coconut or soy yogurt). Sweetener: You can use any sweetener of your preference, like maple syrup, honey, agave, date syrup, or refined sugar.