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Banana Oatmeal Smoothie

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Here's a simple formula for a delicious smoothie that's great with or without protein powder

Last Updated February 27, 2018

With bananas and oats, this smoothie is a great base for a post-workout shake. Easy, healthy, and quick. We make it in our Vitamix, but it’s great in any blender.

Go make it!

Can I Sell This? You Should Seriously Sell This

Sometimes I make them for people. But no, I don’t sell smoothies. My Banana Oatmeal Smoothie is no exception. I just show people how to make ’em.

Smoothie joints don’t make anything like this. Not sure why. It would send sales through the roof.

“This tastes like the cake batter we used to make when we were kids.” Sort of, yes. But maybe you’re thinking of the Cake Batter Smoothie?

Tasting the Banana Oatmeal Smoothie: Eli and EJ

The tasting video begins with EJ being puzzled about what he’s eating. He cannot figure out why this banana oatmeal smoothie is so good. Off camera, I told him my Vitamix helps, but it’s all about the ingredients.

Eli catches on and makes an attempt to steal from EJ. Smoothie approved.

Just know that you’ll need a frozen banana for this. So to avoid extreme disappointment, you might want to freeze a banana right meow.

Recipe

Banana Oatmeal Smoothie

Banana Oatmeal Smoothie

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  • Yield: two small drinks
  • You're needed for: 2 minutes
  • Until it's done: 4 minutes
  • Lenny Gale
  • Post Workout

Perfect for breakfast or post-workout.  Kinda tastes like cake.

Almond Milk, Banana, Oats, Vanilla,

Ingredients:

  • almond milk (vanilla) - 1 3/4 CUP
  • oatmeal - 1/2 CUP
  • frozen banana - 1 WHOLE
  • ice - 3/4 CUP
  • vanilla extract - 2 TBSP
  • (optional) dates - 1 or 2, pitted
  • (optional) protein powder - 1 scoop
  • (optional) flaxseed - 2 TBSP

Instructions:

  1. Add all ingredients, liquid first.
  2. Start on variable speed 1, slowly increase to Variable Speed 10, then to High Speed.
  3. Blend for 45 seconds.
  4. Pour.
  5. Be happy.

Note: You can make this a NOYOKE Shake by substituting up to 1/2 the almond milk with liquid pasteurized egg whites.

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15 Comments

  1. Pat -

    April 7, 2016 @ 9:24 am

    I’ve tried almost every smoothie you have on here so far I love them all thank’s so much.Are you thinking of any new ones?? I’m thinking about buying a vitamix for my sister just have to save up but hopefully soon..

    Reply
    • Shalva Geffen -

      April 11, 2016 @ 12:05 pm

      Hi Pat,

      We’ll be coming out with some new smoothie recipes soon.
      No need to start a savings account to gift your sister a Vitamix anymore… just use our Vitamix promotion code (https://lifeisnoyoke.com/vitamix-promotion-code/) and get 18 months of interest free financing!

  2. Patrick -

    November 9, 2015 @ 9:26 pm

    What type of oats do you use?

    Reply
    • Lenny Gale -

      January 4, 2016 @ 3:01 pm

      Hi Patrick,

      I use basic, raw oats. Just something that’s NOT steel cut. Those are good but require quite a bit of soaking to become edible in a smoothie.

  3. garion -

    May 18, 2014 @ 2:11 pm

    do you ever use eggwhite protein powder or ONLY liquid eggwhites?

    Reply
    • Lenny Gale -

      May 20, 2014 @ 1:55 pm

      John, this question comes up a lot. Basically, yes I’ve tried the powdered stuff. And it’s fine, but doesn’t come close to the taste and consistency that the liquid pasteurized version delivers.

      Yet, ANOTHER one to add to the “write a post about this” list.

      Keep the questions coming, John. They’re great.

  4. Simone -

    February 5, 2014 @ 5:20 pm

    How about powered peanut butter. The name is PB2. I think. Banana’s are harsh on Tum-Tum so what about a Date to sweeten or Agave or Truvia. Also what’s the texture without greek yogurt. Have you tried it?

    Reply
    • Lenny Gale -

      February 6, 2014 @ 12:34 pm

      Hi Simone,

      I’ve never tried powdered peanut butter. I’d imagine it’s not as tasty or healthy as the real stuff. Plus, the peanut butter consistency might be tough to duplicate in powdered form, ya know?

      I use stevia to sweeten all the time. Truvia is simply a brand of stevia.

      Without greek yogurt, this recipe is still terrific. In fact, I haven’t used greek yogurt in any of my smoothies in a while.

  5. Courtnie -

    October 24, 2013 @ 7:21 am

    This was a great recipe to first try out egg whites in smoothies. I make protein powder ones almost everyday. I’ve never seen a smoothie recipe that wasn’t just for one person though so I made the mistake of creating this entire recipe for my breakfast which is very carb, sugar, and calorie heavy. 2 TBSP of vanilla is a lot so I only added 2 TSP. Next time I will cut some of the sweetener since I usually just use a banana as it’s own sweetener and that is fine for me. However, I was wary of the egg whites so I didn’t want to muck it up! i also only had old fashioned oats so i soaked them int he almond milk overnight. Perfect texture!

    Reply
    • Lenny Gale -

      October 25, 2013 @ 2:31 pm

      Go, Courtnie!

      Good improvisation with soaking the old fashioned oats overnight almond milk. Glad to hear the texture was still perfect. I worked hard on getting the consistency right.

      The recipe instructions for two is intentional. The idea was always that they, along with every healthy homemade creation, are better shared. And if you don’t have anyone to share it with, they’re great in the freezer as leftovers. Or, in my case, since I’m a dude who often enjoys these smoothies as a meal, I just enjoy the whole thing. I’m redesigning the site, though, and want to make sure it’s very clear how much each recipe makes. Any recommendations?

    • Courtnie -

      October 25, 2013 @ 2:49 pm

      I am with you on sharing the healthy recipes! And I can see that logic when trying to make a non-traditional smoothie like an egg white smoothie more mainstream. Maybe next time I make one I’ll “accidentally” make the whole recipe again so my partner has to have one!

      I think I ignored the yellow post it the first time I read through the recipe. Maybe because it looks like an ad? especially with those blue links in it… Not sure, but I just didn’t see it.

      Good luck! I’ve pinned a lot for your recipes for later smoothie making. Your apple pie one is a go for next week 🙂

    • Lenny Gale -

      October 25, 2013 @ 3:08 pm

      The Apple Pie Smoothie is beyond incredible. I’ve having the Pumpkin Pie one a lot lately with the October season in full swing.

      Good feedback on the yellow post-it note. I’ve never heard it looks like an ad. But that’s great to hear cause I promised myself to never litter the site with ads. The only thing resembling an ad would be a personal recommendation to get a Vitamix (to which I get a small referral fee). Cause like you, I ignore the hell out of traditional ads and don’t want them on Life is NOYOKE.

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