Start your morning off nourished with a thick and creamy Banana Oatmeal Smoothie. This smoothie tastes like a cozy and delicious oatmeal cookie! We’ve used plant-based wholesome ingredients like oatmeal, bananas, cinnamon and coconut milk.
Packed with fiber and heart-healthy fats, this breakfast smoothie keeps you full for hours and is quick and easy to make. You’ll love this dairy-free, vegan, refined sugar-free oatmeal smoothie recipe! Just throw it in your blender and you’ve got breakfast ready in 5 minutes or less (including cleanup).
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Is it Good To Have a Smoothie For Breakfast?
A smoothie loaded with wholesome and nutritious ingredients is perfect for breakfast. That’s the key—you need fiber, protein and healthy fats to satisfy and fill you up for hours. We think this banana oatmeal smoothie is perfect for breakfast!
Can You Put Oatmeal in a Smoothie?
Yes, you can put oatmeal in a smoothie! You get all the benefits of a bowl of oatmeal in smoothie form. Oatmeal is loaded with fiber, and the fiber from oatmeal boosts the good bacteria in your gut. Whether you need an on-the-go breakfast or you crave a refreshing sippable morning meal, this delicious oatmeal smoothie is a great option.
Health Benefits of an Oatmeal Smoothie
All of the wholesome ingredients in this oatmeal smoothie come together for a healthy and nutritious drink that benefits your digestive system and boosts your heart health.
With irresistible oatmeal cookie flavors, this fiber-packed oatmeal banana smoothie will keep you full for hours and is the perfect start to your day.
Banana
If you have a bunch of ripe bananas, you won’t need refined sugar to sweeten this oatmeal smoothie. Banana adds a delightfully sweet flavor without causing your blood sugar to spike. With low-glycemic sugars and pectin, bananas offer the perfect way to thicken your smoothie and lend a creamy texture along with the perfect amount of sweetness.
This recipe calls for frozen bananas, but you can use fresh if that’s all you have. Make sure to add a few ice cubes if using fresh bananas. Frozen bananas will give your smoothie a creamier, thicker texture. To freeze ripe bananas, peel them, cut them in chunks, and place the chunks in a resealable freezer bag. You can also freeze the chunks on a baking sheet for an hour, then place the frozen chunks in a resealable freezer bag to keep the chunks separated.
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is loaded with fiber. Not only is the fiber in oatmeal filling, it also helps to lower ldl (bad) cholesterol levels. Fiber is vital to a healthy diet, and the gut-friendly fiber in oatmeal keeps your digestive system running smoothly.
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is high in healthy fats and is a tasty alternative to dairy milk. It adds loads of creaminess to this oatmeal banana smoothie while filling you up and nourishing your gut. Coconut milk is one of the best dietary sources of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), which helps to improve heart health and curb the appetite.
Cinnamon
Not only does cinnamon add a nice cozy flavor, it has powerful anti-inflammatory properties and is full of beneficial antioxidants. Cinnamon is one of our favorite spices to add to smoothies!
Banana Oatmeal Smoothie
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 smoothie 1x
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Deliciously creamy, with hints of vanilla and cinnamon. This simple smoothie is a delicious plant-based breakfast. Naturally sweet, it makes a great dessert, too!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 very ripe banana, frozen
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 tsp maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.
Notes
If smoothie is too thick, add a little extra coconut milk and blend again. For a thicker smoothie, add another 1/2 frozen banana.
Keywords: banana oatmeal smoothie, breakfast smoothie
I’ve made this smoothie almost every day for the past two weeks. I like it to be more like thick milk (versus a smoothie) so I can quickly slurp it down, so I use a non-frozen ripe banana and add ice when blending to make it cold. My toddler godson tried it for his afternoon snack and loved it too. Thanks for a wonderful, simple recipe.
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So glad you like this one so much, Nicole!
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My new favorite smoothie. I used Almond Milk, which I normally have in the house rather than Coconut. Thinking of adding some cocoa for a chocolate version.
Adding cacao powder for a chocolate version would taste delish!
Can’t wait to try this! Is it okay to have this banana oatmeal smoothie EVERYDAY? Keep rawking on!
Hey Sam! Sure, you can drink the same smoothie every day if you like! But def check out our other awesome smoothie recipes if you decide to mix it up and try some different ones!
This smoothie is amazing! It was like dessert. I seriously almost licked the blender clean. I followed the recipe, but didn’t get more than 8 ounces out of it, the recipe says 16. Not sure what I did wrong.
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So glad you loved it— it’s really, really good! And you didn’t do anything wrong Julia. We had an issue with the serving size with the recipe card. I just went in and fixed that and now it should get you that full 2 cups of goodness. Keep on rawkin’ girl!
Can’t wait to try this tomorrow morning
After you try it, come back and let us know what you thought, Iris!
I just made this smoothie for dinner— yep. Was out doiing yard work and the time flew by and I didn’t want to cook something, so I decided to embrace Smoothie Sunday. And this smoothie was AMAZING! I loved how substantial it was (def makes a good meal!). The flavors we’re nice too— great job Jen and the rawkstar team!
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That sounds like a great and simple dinner! I’ve eaten oatmeal for dinner so why not an oatmeal smoothie?! 🙂
Another hit….added a touch of maple syrup and a teaspoon of almond butter….perfection….thank you.
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That sounds delicious! 🙂
Do you use canned coconut milk or boxed?
Using canned coconut milk will give your smoothie a creamier texture but either one will work!
I dont have coconut milk. Can i use almond milk
Definitely!
This looks great! What’s your take on using peanut butter with this recipe?
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I think adding a little bit (maybe 1-2 Tbsp.) of nut butter would taste great in this smoothie! We prefer almond butter over peanut butter but I think any type of nut butter would do. 🙂
It’s always nice to receive a new smoothie recipe, regardless of the day or time (it’s now 5pm here in Greece). This one looks simple and delicious. I have been adding 2 tablespoons of oats to my smoothie every day for the past 5 months in order to help lower my LDL cholesterol level (and with success).
That’s awesome, Marianne!
Thanks for a fun smoothie recipe! I can’t wait to give this a try today.
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It’s delicious!