Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Ice cubes (optional, 4-6 cubes)
Instructions
- Prepare the oats: Place the rolled oats in a blender and pulse for a few seconds to break them down into a finer texture, which makes the smoothie smoother.
- Add liquids and flavorings: Pour in the milk, then add the peanut butter, ripe banana, honey or maple syrup if using, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. This combination enhances the flavor and provides natural sweetness.
- Blend until smooth: Blend all the ingredients on high speed for 30 to 60 seconds until the mixture is creamy and smooth. If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more milk to loosen it.
- Add ice and blend again (optional): For a colder and slightly thicker texture, add ice cubes and blend for another 20-30 seconds until the ice is crushed and incorporated.
- Serve immediately: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy it fresh to get the best taste and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute peanut butter with almond or cashew butter for a different nutty flavor.
- Using rolled oats instead of instant oats gives a better texture and higher fiber content.
- Add a scoop of protein powder to boost protein content if desired.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based milk and maple syrup instead of honey.
- Consume the smoothie right after preparing it to prevent the oats from thickening too much.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
