Banana Breakfast Smoothie Recipe

Ingredients

1 ripe banana (frozen bananas make for a creamier, colder texture)

1 cup milk (dairy or your favorite plant-based alternative like almond or oat)

2 tbsp rolled oats (adds fiber and keeps you full longer)

1 tbsp peanut butter (provides healthy fats and protein)

1 tsp honey (optional, for a touch of natural sweetness)

Optional Garnish: A sprinkle of chia seeds, extra oat flakes, or banana slices.

Instructions

Prep the Banana: Peel the banana. If you have time, slicing and freezing it beforehand will give the smoothie a milkshake-like consistency without needing ice.

Combine: Add the milk to your blender first (this helps the blades spin more easily), followed by the banana, oats, peanut butter, and honey.

Blend: Pulse until the oats are fully broken down and the mixture is completely smooth. This usually takes about 45 to 60 seconds depending on your blender’s power.

Adjust: If the smoothie is too thick, add a splash more milk. If it’s too thin, add a few more oats or a couple of ice cubes and blend again.

Serve: Pour into a tall glass. Top with a few banana slices and a pinch of oats or chia seeds as shown in the image for that “cafe-style” look.

Pro Tips

Boost the Protein: You can add a scoop of vanilla protein powder or 1/4 cup of Greek yogurt for an extra protein kick.