Energy-Boosting Banana & Oat Smoothie
Ripe banana blends with oats, milk, and a spoonful of peanut butter into a thick, energizing smoothie.
When there's no time to sit down and eat before a workout, this smoothie fills the gap — it blends in under a minute and drinks more like a shake than a typical juice.
Rolled oats add slow-digesting carbohydrates alongside the banana's quicker natural sugars, giving you a mix of fast and sustained energy that's useful before activity. A spoonful of peanut butter contributes protein and healthy fat, rounding the smoothie out so it holds you over rather than fading fast.
Blend it thick and drink it straight, or thin it with extra milk if you prefer a lighter texture. If you like a thicker, more milkshake-like texture, freeze the banana ahead of time — it blends up colder and creamier without needing any ice.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats — dry
- 1 cup milk or plant-based milk
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter — optional for extra protein
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon — optional
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup — optional
Instructions
- 1Add banana, oats, milk, peanut butter, and cinnamon into a blender.
- 2Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
- 3Taste and add honey or maple syrup if desired for sweetness.
- 4Pour into glasses and serve immediately for a quick energy boost.