Think of a bowl of porridge with banana, only cold and in a glass. The oats give body and a mild nutty flavour, and the banana does most of the sweetening.
1
banana ripe
2 tbsp
rolled oats
7½ oz
whole milk
1 tsp
honey or agave syrup (optional)
Garnish: Pinch of cinnamon · Ice: Served up, no ice
Banana Oatmeal Smoothie
Thick, creamy and mild, with ripe banana sweetness and a soft, nutty oat note.
Oats are one of the easiest ways to make a smoothie more filling. They contain a soluble fibre called beta glucan, which gives the drink a thick, creamy texture after a minute or two. Combined with milk and a ripe banana, the result is a proper breakfast in a jar that travels well to the office. The original recipe mixed cow's milk with a little soy milk; one kind of milk is enough, and both work.
No, rolled oats can be blended raw. Soaking them for a few minutes softens them.
Yes, it keeps in the fridge overnight but thickens; add a splash of milk and shake before drinking.
Oats are naturally gluten free but often contaminated; buy oats labelled gluten free if you need to avoid gluten.
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