Oatmeal Smoothie
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This oatmeal smoothie tastes just like a cinnamon oatmeal cookie. It’s healthy, packed with over 20 grams of protein and makes for a great breakfast or post-workout snack!
Love having oatmeal for breakfast, but want to switch things up? You’re in luck because today I’m sharing a recipe for an oatmeal smoothie that tastes just like you’re eating an old fashioned cinnamon oatmeal cookie but in smoothie form.
Why You Gotta Try This One
I love a smoothie that feels like real breakfast, and this one does exactly that. It’s cozy, creamy, and gives big cinnamon-oat energy without requiring a single pot or pan. Just toss everything in the blender and you’re good to go. The oats make it thick and satisfying, and the fact that it’s packed with protein means you won’t be hungry again in an hour. Total win.
Ingredients Needed:
- frozen banana – frozen banana helps to thicken this smoothie and adds a little sweetness. Be sure to check out my guide for how to freeze bananas.
- unsweetened almond milk or oat milk – any milk will work, but I prefer almond milk or oat milk. If you want extra oat flavor and more creaminess, go for the oat milk!
- old fashioned oats – you can’t have an oatmeal smoothie without oats! Be sure to grab gluten free oats if need be. My fave brand is Bob’s Red Mill gluten free old fashioned rolled oats.
- vanilla protein powder – I love adding protein powder to my smoothies to make them more filling! I think the vanilla flavor blends really well with this particular smoothie. I like using Nuzest‘s smooth vanilla protein powder. You can use my code eatingbirdfood for 15% off your order.
- cinnamon – for a bit of sweet spice and oatmeal cookie flavor!
- pure vanilla extract – a great flavor enhancer!
Make It Your Own
Want to put your own spin on this oatmeal smoothie? Here are a few ideas to play with:
- Add a nutty swirl: Blend in a spoonful of almond butter or peanut butter for extra richness and a flavor combo that’s super comforting.
- Top it like a bowl: Pour your smoothie into a glass or bowl and add toppings like sliced banana, crushed walnuts, or a sprinkle of homemade granola for crunch.
- Make it chocolatey: Add a teaspoon of cocoa powder or use chocolate protein powder to turn this into a chocolate oatmeal cookie smoothie. Trust me, it works.
- Boost the nutrition: Want to level it up even more? Add chia seeds, flaxseed, or even a handful of spinach. You won’t taste it, but you’ll get all the extra benefits.
How to Make
This oatmeal smoothie is super quick and easy—perfect for busy mornings when you want something satisfying and nourishing.
Step 1: Add all your ingredients to a high-powered blender and blend until smooth.
Step 2: Pour into a glass or bowl and add your favorite toppings, if desired. Sip or spoon and enjoy!
Brittany’s Tip
Sweetness matters: The frozen banana adds natural sweetness, so if you’re skipping it or not replacing it with another sweet fruit, consider adding a little maple syrup, agave, honey, or stevia to balance the flavor.
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Oatmeal Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 frozen banana, (chopped into chunks)
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk , or oat milk, plus more as needed to reach desired consistency
- 3 Tablespoons old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 scoop (25 grams) vanilla protein powder, I used Nuzest
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Place banana, milk, oats, protein powder, cinnamon, and vanilla in a high-powered blender and blend until smooth.
- If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more milk.
- Pour into a glass or bowl (depending on whether you want to use a spoon or straw) and top with your favorite smoothie toppings.
Notes
- No banana? Frozen banana makes this smoothie sweet and creamy, but you’ve got options! Try using ice or frozen milk cubes for texture, or frozen cauliflower rice, frozen zucchini, or a bit of avocado for creaminess. Just note that if you skip the banana, you’ll likely want to add a little extra sweetener like maple syrup, honey, or dates.
- Oats: Rolled oats or quick oats both work well and blend easily. Skip steel-cut oats, which are harder to blend and not ideal for smoothies.
- Protein powder: I like vanilla protein powder here because it boosts the flavor and helps make the smoothie more filling.
- Storage: This smoothie is best enjoyed right after blending, but you can store leftovers in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Give it a good shake before drinking.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
My favorite protein powder is Nuzest. It has a short ingredient list, clean ingredients, is allergen friendly and has no chalky taste! Use code eatingbirdfood for 15% off your order!
If you don’t have protein powder on hand, you can add protein in a variety of ways. You can mix in Greek yogurt, nuts, nut butter (cashew butter or almond butter would both be good options) or chia seeds.
If you’re a smoothie fan, feel free to eat one once a day! Since they are a lighter option, I recommend enjoying them as a snack or for breakfast and not as a full meal replacement.
Yes! Protein smoothies are amazing for weight loss and weight management. My recipes are made with whole food ingredients and packed with nutrients and protein.
So many reasons! It’s great for balancing out your snacks and meals so you feel fuller and more satisfied. It can help you build muscle, increase energy and can help with weight management.
Yes! There are a couple of ways to meal prep a smoothie. If you’ll be enjoying it within 24 hours, you can make the smoothie as directed and store it in an airtight container in your refrigerator until you’re ready to enjoy it. Simply give it a shake or an additional blend before enjoying! You can also portion out the ingredients into containers so you’re ready to just dump and blend! When you’re ready to make your smoothie, you’ll just add the measured out ingredients into your blender and voila you’ve got a smoothie in seconds!
More Smoothie Recipes to Try
Oatmeal Recipes to Try
- How to Make Oatmeal
- Maple Pecan Baked Oatmeal
- Baked Steel Cut Oatmeal
- 5 Ways to Make Protein Oatmeal
- Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cake
Be sure to check out all of the smoothie recipes and all of the oatmeal recipes here on EBF!
Belated congrats on getting engaged! You should totally check out apracticalwedding.com. It’s all about having a down to earth (and budget-friendly) wedding. thebrokeassbride.com is pretty awesome, too.
The smoothie looks delish. I’ll have to try that for tomorrow morning’s breakfast.
Thank you Leah. I will definitely check out those two blogs. They sound awesome.
Just made the smoothie (added chia seeds)! I pulled out my blender this morning which has been hibernating since summer and than saw your post & made sure to pick up ginger ( I had everything else on hand – never happens for a recipe!). It’s delicious & easy! Perfect for this sweet-tooth diabetic. I’ll be stocking up on bananas.
And your engagement story & Isaac sharing it from his perspective was so sweet, congratulations.
You’re quick!! So glad you liked the smoothie. 🙂
ohhhhh my lord, hot yoga…. I literally just can’t stay away. lately, I have been majorly digging the smoothies. I would say they’re more energizing than coffee…. but I would be lying.
I know!!! I am totally feeling it today, but I’m pretty sure I lost 2 lbs of sweat in hot yoga!! And yeah smoothies are energizing but coffee is ennnnerrrrrgizzzing!
I need more Hot Yoga in my life – my arms are totally getting flabby! I noticed the other day that they’d lost definition! This post came at just the right time!
There are a few DIY ideas in this post: http://www.creaturecomfortsblog.com/home/2012/1/5/site-for-sore-eyes-wednesday.html
Congrats!
Wonderful! Thanks for sharing Maddy.
Congrats! After reading your post I understand totally how you feel! After seeing the average price in RI was $25,000 I had felt extremely defeated. We had to pay for the whole thing ourselves; there was no way we could afford that! Let’s just say it is possible to cut that in half if you are willing to make some changes. First, we decided to have the wedding at a restaurant. Rental fee was only $1,000 included the tables, chairs, and linens. It was a beautiful location with a great view of the water so we couldn’t complain! We also decided to make it a daytime wedding for two reasons. One of course was to enjoy the view, but two we didn’t get a DJ. We used the music piped into the restaurant to save money. Another easy way to save is to keep your wedding party tiny. We only had a bm and moh plus a ring bearer and flower girl. Cuts back on flower costs, gifts, etc. I also suggest booking things in advance. We were able to save $1,200 on our photographer for booking more then a year out. I wish you the best of luck!
Thank you for sharing your story and all the tips Nicole. It’s awesome that you all were able to save so much money! I really hope we can do the same thing. 🙂
This sounds delicious! I love the hearty texture that oats add to a smoothie. Yum!
Congrats on the engagement!
To save money I would say consider everything as negotiable. That includes prices for venues and venders, but most of all the catoring, we ended up getting our catoring cut in half (we did a self-stock bar which helped).
Also, consider eliminating anything you don’t absolutely love. i.e. we had no bridal party at all, no flowers (we were also trying to be more “green”), and no favors (because I don’t feel like you ever get anything worth while…) You might eliminate different things – but don’t pay for anything you don’t consider essential to YOUR wedding (and ignore protocal – who cares what anyone else thinks you should do).
I saw contrasting comments about wedding planners – a professional wedding planner CAN save you money because of their hook-ups with venders, ours definitely saved us more than the $1500 we paid her. But if you go small you can prolly get by with a very organized friend helping out. Just make sure that you have a go to person the day of who will handle anything that comes up so you can focus on looking beautiful and smiling a lot 🙂
Good luck with everything!
Yes – good point about having a go-to person. I asked one of my friends to manage anything that came up behind the scenes and gave her cell number to all of the vendors.
I actually didn’t know that wedding planners could get you vendor discounts! I still don’t think we would have used one, but definitely good to know.
I love your idea to only pay for the things you think are essential. It’s so true that no really remembers or saves their favors for the most part. How did you find a caterer that allowed you to stock your own bar? Is that common?
We did not actually have a choice in our caterer because our venue would only work with one caterer. So the self-stock bar was part of the negotiations. They staffed the bar (for a very reasonable price – like $20/hr) and provided sodas, we provided the other drinks we wanted served. There is a lot of room for negotiation – which I never would have attempted on my own, but my hubby and wedding planner were hard core 🙂
I had a friend who did a charitable donation for her “wedding favors” – the guests got a card with info on the charity. We did something similar… At least you know it is money well spent 🙂
You probably already read Young House Love since it’s so popular and they live in Richmond, but that couple did their wedding on the cheap with lots of DIY so if you’re looking for some tips, look at their blog!!
Yes, I LOVE YHL and I just recently went back to their wedding post and re-read it for ideas.
yum! I will for sure be trying this 😀