Oatmeal Smoothie
User Reviews
5
-
Prep Time
5 mins
-
Total Time
5 mins
-
Servings
1
-
Calories
461 kcal
-
Course
Breakfast
-
Cuisine
gluten-free
Oatmeal Smoothie
Description
The Oatmeal Smoothie starts by briefly blending rolled oats to reduce their size, preventing chunkiness in the final drink. Adding frozen banana slices provides natural sweetness and creamy texture, complemented by peanut butter's richness and ground flax seeds' subtle earthiness and nutritional boost. Almond milk or water serves as the liquid base, with optional maple syrup to adjust sweetness. Ice cubes are blended last for a cooling, slushy consistency.
This smoothie's notable thickness comes from the combination of oats and frozen banana, while the peanut butter lends richness and a slight nuttiness. Ground flax seeds add fiber and a mild nuttiness without overpowering. Blending in stages ensures smooth consistency with no large oat pieces. The drink is refreshing and filling, ideal for a nutrient-packed start or mid-day boost.
Consume shortly after blending for best texture and taste. Variations are possible by substituting liquid or sweetener as preferred. The recipe's note mentions nutrition info as an estimate and refers to further substitution ideas in the full post.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup rolled oats (27 grams)
- 1 banana sliced into coins; 99 grams, frozen
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter (40 grams)
- 1 tablespoon flax seeds 6 grams, ground
- 3/4 cup almond milk 6 ounces, or water
- .5 to 1 tablespoon maple syrup (10 grams; or to taste)
- 3 to 5 ice cubes
Instructions
- In a high-speed blender, add the oats and blend briefly to break them down into smaller pieces. This will prevent you from finding any big chunks of oatmeal in your smoothie later.
- Add in the banana, peanut butter, flax, liquid, and maple syrup, if desired, then blend until smooth.
- Add in the ice cubes and blend again, until the smoothie has a slushy texture.
- Serve right away for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Blend oats first to prevent large oatmeal chunks in the smoothie.
- Use frozen banana slices for a creamier, chilled texture.
- Maple syrup is optional; adjust to preferred sweetness level.
- Serve immediately for best flavor and smoothie texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 461 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 461kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 398mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 783mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 76IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 285mg | 29% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
