Ripe banana, almond drink and a spoon of oats: this is the smoothie for mornings when you want something filling without cooking. The yogurt adds a soft tang that keeps it from tasting like pudding.
1
banana ripe
2 tbsp
rolled oats
6¾ oz
almond milk
2 tbsp
natural yogurt
Garnish: Pinch of cinnamon · Ice: Served up, no ice
Creamy and mellow, with ripe banana sweetness, a gentle nutty note from the almond drink and a light yogurt tang.
Banana and almond milk are one of the most common smoothie bases, and adding oats turns the drink into a small breakfast. The oats thicken the texture and make it more filling, while natural yogurt brings a little acidity and extra creaminess.
Bananas are a familiar source of potassium, and oats provide fibre. If you want a fully plant based version, a soy or oat yogurt works in place of dairy yogurt.
Yes. The oats will thicken it in the fridge, so stir in a little more almond drink in the morning.
Yes, cow's milk works and makes it slightly richer.
Yes, fine oat flakes blend even more easily than jumbo oats.
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