This banana oatmeal breakfast smoothie with peanut butter is creamy, filling, and wonderfully simple for busy mornings. It blends the cozy flavor of oats with sweet banana, tangy Greek yogurt, and rich peanut butter for a breakfast smoothie that tastes a little like a peanut butter banana shake, but uses everyday ingredients you probably already have on hand. It is a quick grab-and-go option for breakfast, a satisfying afternoon snack, or an easy smoothie idea when you want something smooth, cold, and comforting.
Ingredients
For one large smoothie, you will need:
- 1 medium ripe banana, sliced
- 1/3 cup old-fashioned oats
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3/4 cup milk of choice
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
- 1/2 cup ice
- Pinch of cinnamon, optional
Use a ripe banana for the best natural sweetness and creamy texture. Old-fashioned oats work especially well because they soften as they blend, giving the smoothie a thicker breakfast-style feel. Creamy peanut butter blends smoothly, but crunchy peanut butter can be used if you do not mind a little texture.
How To Make It
Add the milk to the blender first. This helps the blades move easily and keeps the thicker ingredients from sticking at the bottom. Add the Greek yogurt, sliced banana, oats, peanut butter, honey or maple syrup if using, vanilla, cinnamon, and ice.
Blend on high for 30 to 60 seconds, or until the oats are fully blended and the smoothie looks creamy. If your blender needs help, stop and scrape down the sides, then blend again.
Check the texture before pouring. For a thinner smoothie, add an extra splash of milk. For a thicker smoothie, add a few more ice cubes or an extra spoonful of oats. Pour into a tall glass and enjoy right away while it is cold and creamy.
Tips
For an extra-smooth texture, let the oats sit in the milk for 5 minutes before blending. This softens them slightly and helps the smoothie blend more evenly.
If you like a colder smoothie, use a frozen banana instead of a fresh one. Slice bananas before freezing so they are easier to blend.
To make the peanut butter flavor stronger, add another teaspoon or two of peanut butter. To make the banana flavor brighter, use a very ripe banana with plenty of brown spots.
If you want to prep ahead, measure the banana, oats, and cinnamon into a freezer bag. In the morning, add the frozen mix to the blender with milk, Greek yogurt, and peanut butter.
Blend it up and enjoy a cheerful, creamy breakfast in minutes!