Healthy Oatmeal Smoothie - This delicious drink is a satisfying way to both have oatmeal and get a hearty, healthy, and delicious meal. It will also keep you full for hours!
I can't quite pinpoint what this smoothie tastes like, but it's something good!
I'd like to compare it to some type of healthy vanilla milkshake, but that would probably be pushing it.
It's thick, creamy, and easy to prepare, making it an ideal breakfast or snack when you're in a time crunch.
Blending together the ingredients the night (or an hour) beforehand creates a luscious 'batter' of sorts that is more digestible because the grain is soaked.
The odd ingredient, you'll find, is the addition of baking soda. You may be tempted to omit it, but I'd implore you to give it a try!
It neutralizes the tartness of the yogurt a bit, rendering a slightly sweeter, more balanced flavor.
It also lends a distinct 'doughy' flavor to the smoothie, as most batters use a leavening agent.
Ingredients and substitutions
- Milk of your choice - Any milk you enjoy should work.
- Greek yogurt - Greek yogurt, in particular, creates a thick texture, and, in my opinion, has a better flavor than any other yogurt.
- Oats - Rolled or quick are great; steel cut oats will work, but they create a grainier texture than the former.
- Banana - If you're looking for banana-free options, check out this list of no banana smoothies and shakes.
- Vanilla extract - I love vanilla powder in anything that isn't baked, but the extract is what most have on hand and works well.
- Baking soda - As I wrote above, this helps to neutralize the yogurt a bit, letting the sweetness and vanilla shine through.
Variations
Though you can come up with a lot of these yourself, I thought I'd add a small list of additions you might like to try!
- Cinnamon or pie spice
- Fresh fruit of your choice; berries would be nice!
- Protein powder
- Cocoa powder
- Stevia, for extra sweetness
Recipe notes
Greek yogurt is the best choice for this recipe. We've tried plain yogurt, and it just doesn't have the same taste.
Using a good blender for this recipe is important. This helps break down the oats better, creating a smoother, more enjoyable texture.
Other delicious smoothies
Chocolate Almond Butter Berry Smoothie
Oatmeal Smoothie
Ingredients
- ½ cup milk of your choice
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup rolled or quick oats
- 1 large ripe banana
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch baking soda
Instructions
- Blend everything together until smooth and creamy.
- Let the mix sit in the fridge overnight or for 60 minutes, covered.
Notes
Nutrition
If you have a chance to try this recipe, please leave a star rating and a comment below letting me know how you liked it!
freshlifefindings
Oh yum! I love the taste of pancake batter and I bet the sweetness of the banana really makes this smoothie taste great! Definitely going to give it a try 🙂 Hope you have a wonderful weekend Lauren!
Lauren
Thanks Nat! I hope you do as well!
Dana
Love the idea of a pancake batter smoothie! I need to make more, such an easy fast breakfast. Introvert-extrovert combo, I do best one on one too, but also feel like I need company of close friends over solitude.
-Dana
Lauren
I love my solitude. Sometimes to my husband's annoyance. 🙂
Jessie
Oh I've made this one before, and have to agree it's delicious!!
Gabby @ the veggie nook
This is so unique! I totally believe that baking soda makes all the difference. I will make this as soon as I get me some non-dairy yogurt!
Lauren
Cool! Let me know what you think!
Min
Hi, Lauren! You're so creative!! Love it!! I haven't had a smoothie in a really long time..I know, crazy right? There was a time I drank one every single day, and now nothin...this needs to change. I'm somewhat in the middle. Not too shy nor am I outgoing. I just like to blend in 😉
Lauren
Hi Min! Thanks girl! I don't think you need to have a smoothie every day, although it's definitely a good way to hide some raw spinach. 🙂
Miss Polkadot
Mh, that sounds like a tasty smoothie though I'm not even a smoothie person :).
Regarding the second question I'm like you: Shy around many people but talkative and laughing loudly around people I know and one-on-one. I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one like this - it surely can feel like that at times.
Lauren
Haha, well thank you! I don't encounter many who don't like smoothies, although I have heard people say they like to be able to chew something. 🙂
Kacie Phillips
OMG! What a GREAT idea! I've often thought the batter was so tasty, but hadn't thought of actually just enjoying it... as is! You ROCK! And congrats on the food buzz feature... that's how I found you! 😉
Lauren
Thank you Kacie, and thanks for visiting me!
zosia
how much does this yield?
2 CUPS of oats?!?!??!?!?!?!?!??!
Lauren
I can eat half of it. Adjust it as you wish if you feel it's too much for you.
ontgiften van het lichaam
Hey There Oatmealwithafork,
I just stumbled across this and, Do you think this is healthy and what about the amount? It's 4:00pm here.
I've had
1 1/2 small, thin blueberry pancakes made with oatmeal batter, no syrup
1 lg. fruit smoothie with strawberries, yogurt, banana, and blueberries
1/2 sandwich on whole wheat bread with a fried egg, lettuce, tomato and cheese
3 handfuls of parmesan goldfish
1 cup of coffee w/ soymilk
2 bottles of water
Thx.
saloni
This was delicious! I tried it and it tasted JUST like pancake batter
It was a little too sweet for me, so I used greek yogurt and a little less honey.
yum!
Thank you for sharing this recipe with us!
Lauren
Thank you for your feedback Saloni! 🙂
chantel
Found this on pinterest and it's way delicious. Whenever I make pancakes I eat the batter so this smoothie is perfect for me
Camilla
This is wonderful, thank you! My daughter is on a 2-week "pourable" liquid diet (due to a mouth surgery) and she has been missing pancakes so much. We're going to try this tomorrow!
Lauren
I hope she enjoys this Camilla! 🙂