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Best Oatmeal Smoothie

Published: Aug 25, 2021 by Anna 7 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.

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This quick and delicious Oatmeal Smoothie is a great option for busy mornings when you need a filling breakfast to keep you going for hours. Add any fruit, protein powder, peanut butter and more! 

Two oatmeal smoothies in glasses.

Quick Breakfast Smoothie

If you are like me, you may struggle to find quick and easy breakfast ideas on busy days. Blueberry pancakes are for the weekends, French toast may be for special occasions, but on a Monday when there is so much going on in the morning, I still need a healthy breakfast that will keep me going for hours. This Oatmeal Smoothie could not be better! It's quick and easy to make with ingredients I always have on hand!

The base calls for 3 ingredients plus vanilla. But the add-ons are almost endless! You could have a different flavor every day.

Ingredients:

  • banana
  • old-fashioned oats
  • milk: any kind
  • vanilla extract
Oatmeal smoothie ingredients on a marble board.

How to make Oatmeal Smoothie?

  • Add banana and oats to a blender.
  • Add vanilla and then milk.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Pour into a glass and serve right away.

What can I add to my Oatmeal Smoothie?

There are so many options when it comes to additional ingredients for the oatmeal smoothies. My go-to is frozen blueberries, while my kids prefer peanut butter. It makes it so creamy!

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Other options include:

  • virtually any fruit (during summer we love stone fruit)
  • protein powder
  • ground flaxseed
  • any berries (fresh or frozen)
  • nut butter: peanut, almond, cashew, etc.
Other ingredients for smoothie.

Can I make it ahead of time?

I recommend making oatmeal smoothies just before serving. If you let the mixture sit, it will get thicker as the oats absorb the liquid. If that happens, just pour it into a bowl, top with fresh fruit, granola, or nuts and serve as a smoothie bowl.

To save on prep time, you can freeze portions in ziploc bags and just place the mix in the blender when ready.

Best tips for making Oatmeal Smoothie:

  • Use old-fashioned oats, not quick cooking. They will make the smoothie thick, fast.
  • Serve the smoothie immediately. The longer it sits, the thicker it will get as the oats absorb the milk.
  • Use frozen banana for a chilled, creamy treat.
  • Any milk works here! I use unsweetened almond milk.
Smoothies with oars on a white board.

More breakfast recipes:

  • Overnight Oats
  • Sheet Pan Pancakes
  • Freezer Breakfast Sandwich
  • Best French Toast

For more recipes like this one, feel free to browse our Breakfast Category.

Two oatmeal smoothies in glasses.

Oatmeal Smoothie

Author: Anna
This quick and delicious Oatmeal Smoothie is a great option for busy mornings when you need a filling breakfast to keep you going for hours. Add any fruit, protein powder, peanut butter and more! 
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 0 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 1 serving
Calories 488 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 banana
  • ½ cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1 ½ cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • To a blender, add banana and oats.
    1 banana, ½ cup old-fashioned oats
  • Add vanilla and then milk.
    1 ½ cup milk, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Pour into a glass and serve right away.

Notes

  • I recommend making oatmeal smoothies just before serving. If you let the mixture sit, it will get thicker as the oats absorb the liquid. If that happens, just pour it into a bowl, top with fresh fruit, granola, or nuts and serve as a smoothie bowl.
  • Any milk works here! I use unsweetened almond milk.
  • Use old-fashioned oats, not quick cooking.
  • Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.

Nutrition

Calories: 488kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 161mg | Potassium: 1055mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 668IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 441mg | Iron: 2mg
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  1. Lyn says

    August 15, 2022 at 8:22 am

    5 stars
    Made this for my husband and it was a hit.

    Reply
  2. Krystle says

    August 30, 2021 at 10:06 pm

    5 stars
    Easy and filling! I like having it before my workouts.

    Reply
    • Anna says

      September 02, 2021 at 9:15 pm

      Thanks, Krystle!

      Reply
  3. Melissa says

    August 30, 2021 at 9:53 pm

    5 stars
    Great recipe - easy to put together, I made extra jars for each day of the week.

    Reply
    • Anna says

      September 02, 2021 at 9:16 pm

      Awesome! Thanks, Melissa!

      Reply
  4. Lily says

    August 30, 2021 at 8:35 pm

    5 stars
    I loved this smoothie, I always have a ton of oats this is such an amazing way to use them! I made the smoothie with some protein powder as you suggested and it was delicious!

    Reply
    • Anna says

      September 02, 2021 at 9:16 pm

      I am so glad! Thank you, Lily!

      Reply
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