This pear cinnamon oat smoothie is a cozy, easy breakfast blend for crisp fall mornings when you want something creamy, lightly sweet, and quick. Rolled oats add a soft, breakfast-style texture, ripe pear brings fresh flavor, banana makes it smooth, and cinnamon gives every sip that warm autumn feel. It is simple enough for busy weekdays but still feels like a seasonal treat.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 ripe pear, cored and sliced, about 1 cup
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey, optional
- 1/2 cup ice, optional
- Pinch of salt
How To Make It
1. Add the old-fashioned oats to the blender first. If you like a very smooth smoothie, pulse the oats a few times before adding the rest of the ingredients. 2. Add the pear slices, frozen banana, Greek yogurt, milk, cinnamon, optional maple syrup or honey, ice, and a small pinch of salt. 3. Blend on high until creamy and smooth, about 30 to 60 seconds, depending on your blender. 4. Check the texture. If it is too thick, add a splash more milk and blend again. If you want it frostier, add a few extra ice cubes. 5. Pour into a glass and sprinkle a tiny bit of cinnamon on top for a pretty finish.
Tips
- Use a ripe pear for the best flavor. Bartlett, Anjou, or Bosc pears all work nicely in this smoothie.
- Frozen banana helps make the smoothie thick and creamy without needing a lot of ice. If using fresh banana, add the optional ice.
- For a sweeter smoothie, add the maple syrup or honey after blending and tasting. Ripe fruit may be sweet enough on its own.
- For a thinner breakfast smoothie, use 3/4 cup milk instead of 1/2 cup.
- For a thicker spoonable smoothie, reduce the milk slightly and add an extra spoonful of Greek yogurt.
- If you want to prep ahead, measure the oats, cinnamon, pear slices, and banana into a freezer-safe bag. In the morning, blend with yogurt and milk.
- A pinch of salt may seem small, but it helps the pear, cinnamon, and oats taste more balanced.
Blend it up and enjoy a cozy fall breakfast in a glass!