Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Smoothie
A thick and creamy smoothie that solves the gritty texture problem by blending rolled oats alone first, creating a silky base that stays filling for hours.
Equipment
- High-powered blender - needed for oats and frozen fruit
- Glass mason jars - for storing leftovers
- Reusable stainless steel straws - wide enough for thick smoothie
- Freezer-safe bags - for pre-sliced banana
- Rubber spatula - for scraping down blender sides
- Sharp Knife and Small Cutting Board - for slicing banana
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats - 90g
- 1 cup milk of choice - 240ml, dairy or unsweetened almond milk
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt - 180g
- 2 cups frozen strawberries - 300g
- 1 large ripe banana - about 120g / 4.2oz, sliced and frozen at least 2 hours ahead
- 1 tablespoon raw honey - 21g, optional
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract - 5ml
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon - optional
- sliced banana - for topping, optional
- dry oats - for topping, optional
Instructions
- Blend the rolled oats alone on high for 15–20 seconds until they become a fine powder.
- Add the milk and Greek yogurt to the oat powder and blend on medium for about 10 seconds until smooth.
- Add frozen strawberries, frozen banana, honey, vanilla, and cinnamon. Blend on high for 30–45 seconds, scraping down the sides once, until completely smooth.
- Check consistency—add milk to thin or extra strawberries to thicken as needed.
- Pour into glasses, add optional toppings, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Blend the oats completely alone first—skipping this step is the most common reason for a gritty texture.
- Use a ripe, spotted banana for natural sweetness before freezing; underripe bananas taste starchy even after blending.
- Keep pre-sliced frozen banana in a freezer bag specifically for this smoothie.
- Swap half the strawberries for frozen mango or peaches for a flavor variation without changing texture.
- Taste before adding honey—very ripe bananas and strawberries are often sweet enough on their own.
- Add a scoop of unflavored or vanilla protein powder before blending for a higher-protein version.
- Rinse the blender jar immediately after pouring to prevent dried oat residue from hardening.
- Slice banana into coins before freezing rather than freezing it whole for more even blending.
- Store leftovers in an airtight glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours; shake or stir well before drinking.
- For longer storage, freeze extra smoothie in ice pop molds for a make-ahead snack.
Nutrition
Serving: 1smoothieCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 14gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 65mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 7gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 2mg
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