Cold banana oatmeal?
Shredded oats and banana ice?
Nah, banana oat smoothie sounds much more appetizing. Oats add a wonderful richness and nuttiness to this smoothie.
We're creating a complete and balanced breakfast here. It's refreshing, portable, and best of all, quick to make. Perfect for those mornings when you are hammering on the keyboard to finish a paper and do not have the time to think about breakfast.
Instead, stick it all in a blender and push the on button. Enjoy while finishing that homework, you procrastinator, you (I mean, me).
Banana Oat Smoothie
Adapted from marthastewart.com
Yields: 1 medium sized smoothie
Ingredients:
1 cup ice
1 banana, sliced into chunks
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup old fashioned rolled oats
1/4 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp honey
Splash of milk
Directions:
Partially blend ice and oats. Add remaining ingredients and blend until creamy.
Tip: Add a sprinkle of cocoa powder to this smoothie for an extra treat--think Mexican Hot Chocolate, but cold, and with a banana added in the mix.
I like the creaminess that yogurt adds to smoothies, but I don't like yogurt, so when there's too much in a smoothie, I don't enjoy it. But 1/4 cup sounds just about right. And I would totally be adding cocoa powder to mine! :)
ReplyDeleteThe bananas in themselves make the smoothie creamy, and the addition of oats helps too. You could definitely leave the yogurt out if you wanted!
ReplyDeleteYummm I love smoothies! :) I make them almost everyday. This one looks delish!
ReplyDeleteWhy, thank you, Kristi!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds so tasty -- and like something I would love for breakfast! I'm a huge banana fan. And I would totally add the chocolate on top . . . yum!
ReplyDeleteFirst time reading this blog, thanks for sharing
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