This Breakfast Smoothie Recipe is like your favorite banana bread made into a cool, thirst-quenching smoothie.
This smoothie recipe takes all the flavors you love from banana bread, adds some more delicious flavor with nut butter, and then turns into one deliciously cool and creamy kind of “breakfast party” in a glass.
I mean, this smoothie has everything you’d want in a delicious and nutritious breakfast (and then some). Banana? Check! Oatmeal? Check! Flavors like warm cinnamon and vanilla? Double check.
Little ones love this yummy smoothie because it tastes like a big bowl of Cinnamon Toast Crunch ran into some good banana bread muffins, and they met up with some Greek yogurt, honey, cinnamon, and vanilla. Then, they decided to work together to create a dreamy smoothie.
When I’m running late for cooking for the twins, I grab a bag of my pre-frozen breakfast smoothie components out of the freezer, thaw them for about 30 seconds in the microwave, and then toss them in a blender with Greek yogurt and almond milk. Then, I’m off for the day with a filling, nutritious breakfast in hand that I can sip on the way to everything I need to do that day.
Why you and your family will love this breakfast smoothie
A well-made breakfast smoothie is a great way to receive the energy and nutrition you need to power through a busy morning—and quickly.
I mean, in just minutes, you can have your oats, Greek yogurt, cinnamon, vanilla, and honey all whirred up in a blender, poured into a glass, and you’re off to greet your busy day with a healthy and easy-to-transport drink.
And, boy, does this breakfast smoothie give you a protein infusion. Greek yogurt boasts about 16 grams of protein per 5-ounce serving, depending on the brand of yogurt you use. Also, the addition of almond milk and nut butter only increases the protein count.
Bananas bring some of that oh-so-important potassium, and oatmeal gives you those healthy carbs. Meanwhile, all that cinnamon, honey, and vanilla are lovely ways to add flavor and sweetness to this smoothie.
How do I store leftovers?
This smoothie tastes best the day you make it, but can be stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours. You can make it the night before and let it refrigerate overnight. The oats will only soften and get a bit creamier. This smoothie can get a bit thick as it refrigerates, so you may have to add a bit of almond or regular milk to thin it a bit and, thus, achieve your desired consistency.
For faster prep, you could pre-portion your sliced bananas, oats, and flavor additions (omitting the yogurt and almond milk until the day of prep) and freeze these in a freezer-safe bag. When ready to use, whirl in your liquid components with the frozen ones.
Serving suggestions
Serve these amazing breakfast smoothies with some equally amazing breakfast entrées and sides featuring the flavors of banana, like this amazing recipe for Bananas Foster French Toast or these oh-so-delicious and spectacular Banana Split Crêpes. The crêpes will leave everyone wondering whether it’s time for breakfast or dessert. Or try these Nutella and Banana Pancakes, which the wee twins Chloe and Zoe think are just “bananamazing!”
If you love this smoothie recipe, you simply must try this yummy Banana Milkshake. Or, for a chocolatey-banana breakfast smoothie, try this oh-so-icy, chocolatey, and peanut-buttery sublime Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Breakfast Shake.
Breakfast Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 medium banana frozen
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt plain
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 tablespoon honey optional
Instructions
- Combine the banana, rolled oats, Greek yogurt, almond butter, almond milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and optional honey in a blender.
- Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve immediately.
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