Martha Stewart Banana-Oat Smoothie

Martha Stewart Banana-Oat Smoothie is a thick, creamy breakfast smoothie with rolled oats, yogurt and ripe banana that comes together in 5 minutes. Try this quick, easy banana oat smoothie for busy mornings or an afternoon snack, since it's a simple recipe packed with fiber and lean protein.

Blend until the mixture is completely smooth, because that is what turns the raw oats into a creamy, drinkable texture. Stop early and you get gritty bits of oat in every sip.

Martha uses both yogurt and milk instead of just one, which gives this smoothie lean protein and a thinner pour than yogurt alone. The rolled oats also thicken it and add fiber, so one glass keeps you full much longer than a fruit-only blend.

Martha Stewart Banana-Oat Smoothie

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Course: BeverageCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

1

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking timeminutes

Calories

290

kcal

Rolled oats, yogurt and banana blend into a thick, creamy drink with a hint of cinnamon and honey. It takes one blender and a couple of minutes, and you drink it right away.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  

• 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
  

• 1 banana, cut into thirds
  

• 1/2 cup fat-free milk
  

• 2 teaspoons honey
  

• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  

Directions

• Add the ingredients: Add 1/4 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup yogurt, 1 banana cut into thirds, 1/2 cup milk, 2 teaspoons honey and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon to a blender. Cutting the banana into thirds helps it break down fast.
• Blend until smooth: Puree until the smoothie is completely smooth with no oat flecks left. Then check the thickness, because a quick extra pulse fixes any chunks.
• Serve right away: Pour the smoothie into a tall glass and drink it immediately. Oats keep absorbing liquid as it sits, so it thickens fast.

Tools for this recipe

• Vitamix E310 blender, Pyrex 2-cup glass measuring cup. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

FAQs

Is it OK to put raw oats in a smoothie?

Yes, raw oats are safe and nutritious to blend into a smoothie. They add fiber and make the drink thicker, so you don't need to cook them first.

Should I soak the oats before blending?

You can, and it gives you a smoother texture. Soak the oats in the milk from the recipe for at least 30 minutes, then blend the milk and oats together with everything else.

Can I make this vegan?

Yes, use a non-dairy yogurt and a milk like almond or coconut, and swap the honey for agave. The method stays exactly the same.

How can I make the smoothie thicker and colder?

Use a frozen banana instead of a fresh one, which makes it thicker, sweeter and colder. Peel the banana before freezing, because the peel is hard to remove afterward.

Can I use a food processor if I don't have a blender?

Yes, a food processor works with the same method. The smoothie may come out slightly less smooth, so let it run a little longer.