🍌 Cinnamon Banana Oat Smoothie
Prep time: 5 minutes | Servings: 1
Ingredients
1 ripe banana (frozen is best for a creamy texture)
1/4 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned)
1 cup milk of your choice (dairy, almond, or oat milk)
1/2 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional, for extra sweetness)
Handful of ice (if using a fresh banana)
Instructions
Prepare the Oats: For a smoother texture, you can pulse the dry oats in the blender first until they become a fine flour.
Combine: Add the banana, milk, yogurt, cinnamon, vanilla, and sweetener to the blender.
Blend: Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
Adjust: If the smoothie is too thick, add a splash more milk. If it’s too thin, add more oats or ice.
Garnish: Pour into a glass and top it exactly like your photo with extra banana slices, a sprinkle of cinnamon, a few rolled oats, and a couple of raisins.
💡 Pro-Tips for the Best Smoothie
Creaminess: Using a frozen banana instead of ice keeps the flavor rich and the texture like soft-serve ice cream.
Make it Filling: Add a tablespoon of peanut butter or almond butter for extra protein and a nutty flavor that pairs perfectly with banana.
Soak the Oats: If you have a weaker blender, soak the oats in the milk for 5–10 minutes before blending to ensure there’s no “gritty” texture.