Food & Cooking Recipes Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Banana-Oat Smoothie 3.8 (905) 28 Reviews Make this healthy smoothie your go-to breakfast. By Martha Stewart Martha Stewart Martha Stewart is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and lifestyle expert who has taught millions of people through generations the joy of entertaining, cooking, gardening, collecting, crafting, and home renovating via her eponymous magazine, Martha Stewart Living, Emmy-winning television shows, and 99 books (and counting). Based in Katonah, N.Y., where she helms her 156-acre Bedford Farm, Martha is America's first self-made female billionaire. Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 10, 2023 Rate PRINT Share Servings: 1 A sweet banana-oat smoothie is a nourishing treat for breakfast or as an afternoon snack. Bananas are nutrient rich and packed with fiber, antioxidants, potassium, magnesium, vitamin B6, and Vitamin C. The milk and yogurt in this smoothie bring lean protein, and the oats add even more fiber and give the smoothie a thicker, more satisfying texture. A touch of cinnamon brings a subtle sweet spice and rounds out the flavors. This is a smoothie that satisfies and will help you power through your morning—or afternoon. Jason Donnelly 17 Recipes That Make the Most of Overripe Bananas Mix It Up: Try These Smoothie Ingredient Swaps and Additions We love this banana-oat smoothie, but we also like to mix it up by adding other flavors: For a thicker, sweeter smoothie use a frozen banana in place of the fresh banana Make it vegan by using a non-dairy yogurt and milk, such as almond or coconut Add a tablespoon of coconut oil Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of creamy peanut butter (or use powdered peanut butter) Swap the cinnamon for 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Add 1 tablespoon hemp hearts Add more fruit, such as fresh or frozen pineapple or berries Top the smoothie with chopped nuts, such as almonds or walnuts If you don't have old-fashioned rolled oats, you can use quick-cook oats in this recipe. Ingredients ¼ cup old-fashioned rolled oats ½ cup plain low-fat yogurt 1 banana, cut into thirds ½ cup fat-free milk 2 teaspoons honey ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon Directions Jason Donnelly Combine ingredients in a blender In a blender, combine oats, yogurt, banana, fat-free milk, honey, and cinnamon. Jason Donnelly Blend: Puree until smooth. Jason Donnelly If smoothie is too thick, add a small amount more milk and blend again. Serve: Serve immediately. Jason Donnelly Frequently Asked Questions Jason Donnelly Is it OK to put raw oats in a smoothie? Yes, raw oats are safe and nutritious to eat whether you add them to a bowl of yogurt and fruit, blend them in your smoothie, or make overnight oats. Should you soak oats before using in a smoothie? We don’t call for soaking the oats before using them in our banana-oat smoothie but you can. Soaking the oats will give your smoothie a smoother texture. To soak the oats, use the milk from the smoothie recipe (and blend the milk and oats when you make the smoothie), or use water if you prefer—It will produce a thinner consistency. Soak the oats for at least 30 minutes. Should You Refrigerate Bananas? Other Smoothie Recipes to Try Oat, Coconut, and Banana Smoothie Bowl Banana-Nutmeg Smoothie Banana-Blueberry Smoothie Buttermilk Banana Smoothies Oat-Coconut Smoothie Pineapple-Coconut Smoothie Originally appeared: Everyday Food, November 2008 Rate It PRINT Updated by Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer is an experienced food editor, writer, and recipe developer. She manages the Martha Stewart recipe archive and is always curious about new ingredients and the best techniques. She has been working in food media for over 20 years.