Nourishing Banana Oat Smoothie

A nourishing banana oat smoothie that's filled with nutritious ingredients, including chia, soy milk, almond butter, oats, bananas and dates.

prep time

5 minutes

cook time

servings

1
banana oat smoothie

A nourishing banana oat smoothie that’s filled with nutritious ingredients, including chia, soy milk, almond butter, oats, bananas and dates.

banana oat smoothie

This may not be the prettiest smoothie, but trust me, the taste makes up for the lack of color. If you ask me, it tastes like a vanilla milkshake. My favorite kind of smoothie.

One thing that’s important to me when it comes to smoothies is that it must me satisfying. I’m not interested in drinking my breakfast, just to be hungry an hour after. I need something filling and delicious. A nutritious smoothie shouldn’t taste bad. This is what I have in mind when I create a new smoothie recipe.

I’m also not interested in adding expensive ingredients you likely won’t find at your store. So I keep it simple.

Here’s what you’ll find in this smoothie: Soy milk (for plant-protein), a banana (for carbs and sweetness), a date (for fiber and sweetness), chia seeds (for fiber and fats), oats (for more fiber) and almond butter (for more protein and fats). Every ingredients adds nutrition and a delicious taste and texture to the recipe.

chia seeds in container
smoothie ingredients
smoothie ingredients in blender
smoothie ingredients in blender
Notes on Substitutions:

Running low on certain ingredients? Here are some easy substitutions you can try:

  • Use any plant-based milk you have on hand. Soy milk is my favorite as it adds a good dose of protein, which makes it more filling. However, any plant-based milk will work – Ideally unflavored as to not change the taste of the smoothie.
  • Substitute the almond butter for any other nut or seed butter. Peanut butter will definitely change the taste of the smoothie, but it will still be good.
  • Use ground flax seeds or hemp hearts instead of chia seeds.
  • Omit the date if you don’t have any. It just adds more sweetness to the recipe, along with the banana. You can use maple syrup or honey if preferred.
  • For added fiber and color, feel free to add a handful of spinach. Kale works too, but does have a stronger flavor.
banana oat smoothie from top
Watch How to Make the Recipe:

Looking for more smoothie recipes? Try my protein green smoothie, golden mango citrus smoothie, pink berry lime smoothie or chocolate ice cream smoothie.

Nourishing Banana Oat Smoothie

A nourishing banana oat smoothie that's filled with nutritious ingredients, including chia, soy milk, almond butter, oats, bananas and dates.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine vegan
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1

Ingredients

  • 1 large banana, sliced and frozen
  • 1/4 cup rolled or quick oats
  • 1 tablespoon almond butter
  • 1 Medjool date, pitted
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 3/4 cup soy milk, plain, unsweetened
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • 4 ice cubes

Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. Add more milk as needed for a thinner smoothie or more ice for a thicker smoothie. Serve immediately.

Notes

Substitutions:
You can use any plant-based milk you have on hand. I love soy milk for added protein.
Substitute the almond butter for any other nut or seed butter.
Use ground flax seeds or hemp hearts instead of chia seeds.
Omit the date if you don’t have any. It just adds more sweetness to the recipe, along with the banana. You can use maple syrup or honey if preferred.
For added fiber and color, feel free to add a handful of spinach.

If you make this nourishing banana oat smoothie, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! I love to hear from you guys. And of course, if you try this recipe, donโ€™t forget to tag me on Instagram!


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Comments

6 responses to “Nourishing Banana Oat Smoothie”

  1. Marjorie Avatar
    Marjorie

    Already on your mailing list. Nutritional content for your recipes would be great however I understand that it could be a lot of additional work for you. I enjoy your post very much.

    1. Nourished by Caroline Avatar

      Hi Marjorie! I’m so happy you’re enjoying my posts. And sorry if the nutritional information is not included with the recipes. It’s a decision that I made to better fit my approach as a dietitian. I want my recipes to be nutritious, without focusing on numbers. I hope you understand. ๐Ÿ™‚

      1. Kathy Wentz Avatar
        Kathy Wentz

        I am really looking forward to using your recipes. I want to get away from using protein powders.

        1. Nourished by Caroline Avatar

          Thank you, I hope you’ll love the recipe! If you didn’t see it already, I do have a post on adding protein to smoothies without protein powder. I hope it helps. ๐Ÿ™‚ https://nourishedbycaroline.ca/how-to-add-protein-to-your-smoothies-without-protein-powder/

  2. Liz Avatar
    Liz

    I loved it!!! Nutritious without focusing on numbers, I will definitely try your recipes.

    1. Nourished by Caroline Avatar

      Thank you Liz, I’m so happy you enjoyed it! And yes, I love focusing on sharing nutritious recipes without focusing on calories or restrictions. ๐Ÿ™‚

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