Happy Firefighter Friday!!
Logo courtesy of yours truly.
Ok, I know the phrases ‘cookie batter’, ‘cake batter’, and even ‘brownie batter’ get thrown around like we’re all a bunch of confection-craving suckers, but I can legitimately call this ‘pancake batter’ because it is! Remember these pancakes?….
….this smoothie is literally the batter from those pancakes, minus the eggs, and plus a few minor tweaks in order to make it an easy smoothie anyone (firefighters especially) can throw together.
I would so often make the above pancakes and eat the batter that I started thinking about how much I’d love it as a smoothie!
It’s so thick and creamy, and super easy for anyone to prepare! You have the option of blending together the ingredients the night before in order to create a sort of, overnight pancake batter smoothie, if you will, but it’s not mandatory. If you eat overnight oats you know that this just serves to soften the oats, but, trust me, it’s delicious either way!
PANCAKE BATTER SMOOTHIE
Adapted from this recipe
1 1/2 c. milk
2 ripe bananas
1 1/2 c. plain yogurt, any kind to suit your diet type
1 T. cinnamon
1/8 t. salt
2 c. rolled oats
1 1/2 T. honey or 18 drops liquid stevia
1/4 t. baking soda (weird, but DON’T skip it!)
2 t. vanilla,
1 T. chia seeds, optional
Blend milk, yogurt, vanilla (if using), chia seeds (if using), and salt first. Add and blend bananas. Add and blend oats. If letting this sit in the fridge overnight, wait until the morning to add the baking soda and re-blend everything. If not, add it with the salt.
You may be tempted to omit the baking soda, but I beg of you not to. It neutralizes the tartness of the yogurt, rendering a sweeter smoothie. It also lends a distinct ‘doughy’ flavor to the smoothie, as most batters require some leavening agent. You won’t be disappointed!
What is your favorite smoothie concoction?
Shared with: Gluten-Free Friday, Allergy Friendly Friday
Camilla says
May 2, 2017 at 8:32 pmThis 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 says
May 3, 2017 at 9:51 amI hope she enjoys this Camilla! 🙂
chantel says
May 28, 2014 at 10:48 amFound this on pinterest and it’s way delicious. Whenever I make pancakes I eat the batter so this smoothie is perfect for me
saloni says
January 20, 2014 at 11:28 amThis 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 says
January 20, 2014 at 2:38 pmThank you for your feedback Saloni! 🙂
ontgiften van het lichaam says
April 16, 2013 at 4:53 pmHey 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.
zosia says
March 3, 2013 at 12:11 pmhow much does this yield?
2 CUPS of oats?!?!??!?!?!?!?!??!
Lauren says
March 3, 2013 at 12:28 pmI can eat half of it. Adjust it as you wish if you feel it’s too much for you.
Kacie Phillips says
October 26, 2012 at 6:13 pmOMG! 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 says
October 26, 2012 at 8:33 pmThank you Kacie, and thanks for visiting me!
Miss Polkadot says
October 14, 2012 at 5:54 pmMh, 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 says
October 14, 2012 at 8:32 pmHaha, 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. 🙂
Min says
October 14, 2012 at 3:54 pmHi, 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 says
October 14, 2012 at 8:31 pmHi 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. 🙂
Gabby @ the veggie nook says
October 13, 2012 at 7:11 pmThis 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 says
October 14, 2012 at 8:30 pmCool! Let me know what you think!
Michelle @ Eat Move Balance says
October 13, 2012 at 3:37 amThat certainly is an interesting smoothie concoction! Very unique! My favorite is the simple apple pie smoothie that I posted on my blog. I make it more often than any other type, it’s just so good!
Jessie says
October 13, 2012 at 2:20 amOh I’ve made this one before, and have to agree it’s delicious!!
Matt @ The Athlete's Plate says
October 12, 2012 at 5:02 pmI’d rather have banana pancakes 🙂
Lauren says
October 12, 2012 at 8:51 pm😛
Dana says
October 12, 2012 at 2:52 pmLove 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 says
October 12, 2012 at 8:49 pmI love my solitude. Sometimes to my husband’s annoyance. 🙂
freshlifefindings says
October 12, 2012 at 10:00 amOh 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 says
October 12, 2012 at 8:50 pmThanks Nat! I hope you do as well!