Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Smoothie

Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Smoothie with 5 ingredients in 5 minutes. A 'go-to' smoothie with no added sugar. Perfect for busy mornings!

Course Breakfast, lunch

Cuisine American

Diet Vegetarian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

Total Time 5

Servings 15-oz servings

Calories 464kcal

Author Kristi

Equipment

1 Blender

Ingredients

¼ cup peanut butter all-natural peanut butter (just peanuts, with or without salt)
½ cup rolled oats
1 banana
2¼ cup milk skim, 2%, or whole milk
1 scoop chocolate protein powder to make this without protein powder, add 1½ tablespoons cocoa powder and 3 tablespoons of pure maple syrup instead.

Instructions

Add the oats to a blender. Blend for a few seconds.
½ cup rolled oats
Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until smooth.
¼ cup peanut butter, 1 banana, 2¼ cup milk, 1 scoop chocolate protein powder

Notes

Nutrition Facts are estimated using a database that this owner is not responsible for maintaining. Exact nutrient information will depend on the actual ingredients and amounts used when making this recipe.

Do not use steel cut oats.
If you don't blend the oats first, there will be some residual partially blended oats at the bottom of the smoothie. My son doesn't mind it, saying it's like drinking overnight oats, lol. I just wanted to make you aware :)
Use a peanut butter that you like. Even though natural peanut butter is made with only peanuts (with or without salt), different brands of peanut butter vary in flavor.
Protein powder has added sweeteners, so if you are using unsweetened cocoa powder instead, you'll want to add maple syrup or honey for optimal flavor.
If you don't have protein powder or prefer not to use it, you can add one and a half tablespoons of cocoa powder and 3 tablespoons of maple syrup instead to get a similar flavor. Making this substitution will increase the calories and reduce the amount of protein.
If you prefer a sweeter smoothie, add a small amount of maple syrup or blend in a pitted date. I keep pitted Medjool dates handy to toss into smoothies because they add natural sweetness without changing the flavor. Each date adds 23-67 Calories per date, depending on the size of the date.
For even more calories, try adding the flesh from a half of an avocado. Packed with calories and fiber, avocado helps make a creamy smoothie. Half of an avocado will add approximately 150 Calories, or 75 calories per serving.
Any modifications to this recipe can significantly affect the nutrient information. For instance, there's a 70-calorie difference whether you make this recipe with skim or whole milk, whereas if you use coconut milk in place of cow's milk, it will increase the calories by about 450 and provide less protein.
If you like a really cold smoothie and don't have a frozen banana, add a few ice cubes before blending.
This smoothie makes one 26-ounce or two 13-ounce smoothies. My son drinks the entire 26 ounces, but it's not a realistic serving size for most people.
Use a high-speed blender, such as a Vitamix or NutriBullet Pro for best results.

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