Banana Oat Protein Smoothie
This Banana Oat breakfast smoothie is guaranteed to keep you satisfied all morning with 20 grams of wholefood protein and a good balance of healthy carbs and fats! Packed with protein from cottage cheese and fiber from oats, it’s perfect for exercise recovery and keeping you full for hours.Made with easy ingredients like bananas, cottage cheese, peanut butter, and cinnamon, its cozy flavor and creamy texture trigger sensations of comfort, all while fueling your body for a healthy day ahead.Its a satisfyingly easy breakfast that you can take on the go too. The addition of oats helps to make it more hearty and keep you fuller for longer. So thick and creamy it's like an oatmeal shake for breakfast! It’s the kind of smoothie you could enjoy practically every day, because it’s so quick, flexible, easy and surprisingly delicious.A banana oat smoothie is one that I make for myself several mornings a week for breakfast,and it powers me all the way until lunch. I love the mild sweetness of the banana, but if you want it sweeter you could add honey.I change it up from time to time and add different flavors like ginger, vanilla, apple or add a handful of greens. Feel free to experiment with different versions, and enjoy the pure energy that comes from eating fresh, good-for-you food!If you want to save some time, try prepping your smoothie in freezer bags by portioning out the banana and other ingredients. Then when you want to make it, simply add the milk to your blender and add the rest in.I consider it a dump, blend and run recipe. It's ready in 2 minutes (yes I timed it). And you can easily double or triple the recipe if you have more mouths to feed! Not to mention it's so thick and creamy it's just like an oatmeal shake!Why you will love this recipe - it's super flavorful yet only requires 7-8 ingredients depending on how awesome you wish to make it.It’s powerful! Start your morning with a glass, and you will feel oddly invincible the rest of the day.I like to think of this recipe as my banana oatmeal in liquid form! Breakfast smoothies with oats are a little more filling than banana smoothies and will keep you feeling satisfied until lunchtime. With its sweet banana base, warm oats and cinnamon, and the decadent taste of peanut butter,this smoothie tastes like an oatmeal cookie. And the best part... I bet you already have all the ingredients for this banana oatmeal smoothie on hand!
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 1 banana, sliced, frozen
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon nut butter of choice
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 scoop protein or collagen powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high speed blender, then blend on high until ingredients are well combined and the mixture has a smooth and creamy consistency. Pour into a glass or travel mug, and enjoy!
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