Peanut Butter Banana Oat Smoothie
In short: A filling breakfast smoothie of frozen banana, rolled oats and peanut butter with milk and cinnamon, thick enough to eat with a spoon. It takes about 10 min in total and makes 2 servings.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Resting
- 2 h
- Total
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 400 kcal
This smoothie is built to replace a bowl of oatmeal when there is no time to cook. Rolled oats blend into the milk and give it body and slow-burning carbohydrate, while peanut butter adds protein and a roasted flavor that goes well with banana. Soak the oats for a few minutes before blending and the drink turns out silky, not gritty. It keeps you full until lunch.
Instructions
- Peel and slice the banana and freeze the slices for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
- Put the oats in the blender jar, pour the milk over them and let them soak for 5 minutes. Soft oats blend into a smooth drink.
- Blend the oats and milk on high for 20 seconds, until the oats are finely ground and the milk looks cloudy.
- Add the frozen banana, peanut butter, honey, cinnamon and salt.
- Blend on high for 45 to 60 seconds until thick and silky, stopping once to scrape down the sides.
- Pour into two glasses. The smoothie thickens as it stands, so stir in a splash of milk if you wait.
Tips
- Use gluten-free rolled oats if you need a gluten-free drink. Oats are often processed alongside wheat.
- Swap the peanut butter for almond or sunflower seed butter for a different flavor, or for a nut-free version.
Questions and answers
Are raw oats safe to drink in a smoothie?
Yes. Rolled oats are heat-treated during processing, so they are safe to eat without cooking. Soaking them in the milk first keeps the drink smooth.
Can I make this the night before?
You can blend it and keep it in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours. It will be thicker in the morning, so loosen it with a splash of milk and shake well.
How can I add more protein?
Use a high-protein milk or blend in a few tablespoons of plain Greek yogurt. A scoop of unflavored protein powder also works if you add a little extra milk.
How long does it take to make Peanut Butter Banana Oat Smoothie?
About 10 min in total: 10 min of preparation and 0 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Peanut Butter Banana Oat Smoothie?
About 400 kcal per serving, with 13 g of protein, 47 g of carbohydrates and 15 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 400 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 13 g |
| Carbohydrates | 47 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 25 g |
| Sodium | 200 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
