Delicious and creamy Banana Oats Smoothie with goodness of oats, peanut butter and a hint of cinnamon.
Detailed recipe and stepwise video in the Recipe Card.
This quick and filling BANANA OATS SMOOTHIE with PEANUT BUTTER is a complete and nutritious breakfast and snack. It is so good especially for the super active kids and busy people who need a pick me up breakfast without compromising on the nutrition factor.
About the Recipe
Smoothies are a fun way to have a complete filling breakfast loaded with your favourite vegetables and fruits. If you are a lover of cold breakfast especially during summers then you should include smoothies in your meal plan.
These are quick to make hardly 5-10mins and rich in antioxidants, fibers, protein, vitamins and carbohydrates.
This Banana Oats Smoothie has all the major food groups included and you can have it guilt free as it is free from refined sugar.
It's a handy recipe for the moms of super active kids, college goers or bachelors living on their own.
Add some granola/muesli/or your favourite cereal and turn it into a mini meal.
Why this Banana Oats Butter Smoothie is good for you
Try this Banana Smoothie with Peanut Butter if you are looking for
- A power packed wholesome breakfast, provide perfect nutrient balance.
- It's Gluten-free and Vegan Friendly.
- Best fuel post workout.
- No added (castor) sugar only a handful of dates which adds so much flavour apart from adding on the nutrient value.
- It is so good for kids and people who need more energy to start the day and are on their toes the whole day.
- For those who are trying to gain some weight.
- It is rich and creamy and tastes more like a delicious dessert!!
- It has peanut butter which most of the kids and even the grown ups love
Ingredients to make Banana Oats Smoothie
Milk- Take any chilled milk of your choice. Dairy milk is rich source of protein, calcium and Vit. D. While most of the plant based milks (Almond milk, Coconut Milk) lacks in protein content but are good source of other nutrients and are best for the people with lactose intolerance.
Bananas- These are a great source of carbohydrates, minerals like potassium and fibers. Add frozen bananas.
Freezing bananas is a great way to save bananas from over ripening. These add a lot of texture and thickness to the smoothie. Instead of adding ice cubes, prefer adding frozen bananas, as ice cubes dilute the smoothie.
Oats- prefer plain rolled oats for the recipe. You an also use Instant Oats.
Oats are high in protein and fibers lowers the blood sugar level. It helps us to feel full to manage the weight and eases constipation.
Peanut Butter- Peanuts are a great source of Omega-6 fatty acid, protein, antioxidants and vitamins. This is also has high calorie and fat content.
Dates- These have an excellent nutritional value. Rich in iron and other minerals, protein, fiber, natural sugars, antioxidants and vitamins. Dates are a good substitute for white sugar.
Substitutes for Dates- Use date syrup( about 1 tbsp or adjust as per the sweetness required). Any other raw sugar like coconut palm sugar, jaggery, maple syrup or honey.
Spices- Add a hint of cinnamon for the comforting flavour. You can also add vanilla beans/essence or nutmeg.
Many of the commercial peanut butters are loaded with sugar, refined oil and fats. Make your peanut butter at home or choose a brand that is free from all these ingredients.
Oats are gluten-free but many times these are manufactured in plants which process wheat products. So, choose a brand that certifies GLUTEN-FREE OATS.
How to make Banana Oats Smoothie with Peanut butter
It takes less than 5 mins to make Banana Peanut butter smoothie.
Cut the bananas in slices and freeze overnight or a couple of hrs before making the smoothie.
Soak dates for easy and quick smoothie. Soaking helps in softening the dates especially when you don't have a high speed blender.
Grind the oats before adding.
Add all the ingredients and blitz.
How long does the smoothie stays good
Since smoothies don't take much of the time in making and are a NO COOK Recipe, I prefer to consume the smoothies fresh and on the same day when made as these taste the best when fresh. You can keep it refrigerated for a couple of hrs in an air tight bottle or container.
Also, if you want, store it overnight or for a day more, but it will lose on the flavour.
Variations
- Those who are allergic to peanuts can add any other nut butter like almond or nutella. Check out this easy Nutella Banana Milkshake recipe.
- Or, eliminate peanut butter and add 1/2 cup more oats.
- Add fresh bananas and make it like a milkshake. It has a less thick consistency than smoothies.
- Add some cocoa powder/cacao and make Chocolate Banana Oats Smoothie.
- Throw in some berries(strawberries/blueberries) and make it more appealing to your kids, apart from adding on to the flavour.
- Handful of spinach greens can be added to make it more nutrient and fiber rich. It won't alter the taste.
- Sometimes you can add some Oreos to add some fun to your smoothies when making for kids. Adjust the amount of dates in the recipe as Oreos are quite sweet.
- You can also add any protein powder/supplement or whey protein.
Other Smoothie Recipes from the blog
Watermelon and Blueberry Smoothie
Some other shakes and lassi(yogurt drinks) with fruits from the blog-
Mango Thandai Lassi(Mango Yogurt Smoothie)
Banana Oats Smoothie
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Milk (Plant/Dairy)
- 1 large Banana sliced and frozen
- ¼-½ Cup Rolled Oats
- ¼ Cup Unsweetened Peanut Butter
- 3-4 Seedless Dates
- ¼ tsp Cinnamon Powder
Instructions
- Soak dates in warm water for about 5-10 mins. Use dates as required.3-4 Seedless Dates
- In a blender grind oats to fine powder.¼-½ Cup Rolled Oats
- Add frozen banana, oats flour, peanut butter, cinnamon powder,soaked dates, you can use the water in which the dates were soaked1 large Banana, ¼ Cup Unsweetened Peanut Butter, 3-4 Seedless Dates, ¼ tsp Cinnamon Powder, ¼-½ Cup Rolled Oats
- Then add milk1 Cup Milk
- Blend to smooth puree.
- Serve in a glass, or make smoothie bowl with your favourite toppings.
Video
Notes
- Those who are allergic to Peanut butter can add any other nut butter like Almond or Nutella. Check out this easy Banana Nutella Milkshake recipe.
- Or, eliminate peanut butter and add 1/2 cup more oats.
- Add fresh bananas and make it like a milkshake. It has a less thick consistency than smoothies.
- Add some cocoa powder/cacao and make Chocolate Banana Oats Smoothie.
- Add in some berries(strawberries/blueberries) and make it more appealing to your kids, apart from adding on to the flavour.
- Add handful of spinach greens to make it more nutrient and fiber rich. It won't alter the taste.
- Sometimes you can add some Oreos to add some fun to your smoothies when making for kids. Adjust the amount of dates in the recipe as Oreos are quite sweet.
- You can also add any protein powder/supplement or whey protein.
Do try the recipe and I am sure you and your kids will love this Banana Oats Smoothie.
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