Garnish: Pinch of cinnamon · Ice: Served up, no ice
Method
Put the oats in the blender with the almond drink and let them soak for 5 minutes.
Peel the banana and break it into pieces.
Add banana and yogurt to the oats.
Blend for about 60 seconds until smooth and creamy and serve.
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Banana Oatmeal Yogurt Smoothie
Taste
Thick, creamy and mild, with sweet banana, a soft cereal note and a light yogurt tang.
About this smoothie
Oats are one of the most practical smoothie ingredients: they add body, a mild cereal flavour and fibre, and they make the glass noticeably more filling. Banana provides natural sweetness, and the yogurt brings a gentle tang and some protein.
Almond drink is lighter than milk and adds a faint nutty note. The result is a smoothie that can replace a quick breakfast on busy mornings or fill the gap before a workout. Soaking the oats briefly gives the smoothest texture.
Bartender tips
Use fine oat flakes if your blender is not very powerful; they blend more smoothly.
A pinch of cinnamon suits the oats and banana very well.
Variations
Cocoa oat
Add 1 tsp of cocoa powder for a chocolate-flavoured breakfast smoothie.
Frequently asked questions
Can I prepare it the night before?
Yes. It thickens overnight in the fridge, so stir in a little extra almond drink before drinking.
Can I make it vegan?
Yes, use a plant yogurt such as soy or coconut yogurt.
Do I need to cook the oats?
No. Rolled oats can be eaten raw; soaking them briefly just makes the smoothie smoother.