Description
This banana breakfast smoothie blends frozen bananas with oats, nuts, and warm spices for a filling breakfast that tastes like dessert but fuels your morning. Thick, creamy, and packed with fiber and protein!
Ingredients
- 1 large banana (frozen or fresh)
- ½ cup milk (any kind)
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- 2 Tbsp pecans or walnuts
- 1 Tbsp almond butter (or cashew/peanut butter)
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tsp chia seeds
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Granola for garnish (optional)
- Ice cubes (if using fresh banana)
Instructions
1. If using frozen banana method, peel and freeze banana at least 2 hours ahead or overnight for best texture. Slice before freezing for easier blending.
2. Add all ingredients to blender in this order: milk first, then frozen banana chunks, oats, nuts, nut butter, maple syrup, chia seeds, cinnamon, and vanilla.
3. Blend on high speed for 60-90 seconds until completely smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down sides if needed. Frozen banana needs longer blending time than fresh.
4. Check consistency and adjust if needed. Too thick? Add milk 1 tablespoon at a time. Too thin? Add more banana or few ice cubes.
5. Pour into serving glass and top with sprinkle of granola, sliced banana, or extra nuts if desired. Serve immediately while cold and creamy.
Notes
Storage: Best served immediately. Leftovers can be kept in covered container in refrigerator up to 2 days. Stir well before drinking as it may separate.
Meal Prep: Prep smoothie bags on Sunday with banana, oats, nuts, and chia seeds. In the morning, just add liquids and blend!
Variations: Add handful of spinach for extra nutrition without affecting taste. Use coconut milk and add frozen mango for tropical version. Add scoop of vanilla protein powder for post-workout boost.
Pro Tips: Freeze bananas in slices rather than whole for easier blending. Don’t use steel-cut oats – they won’t blend smooth and stay gritty.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 296
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 27mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 7mg