Oh man, I am way late to the adding-oatmeal-to-your-smoothies party.
(Seriously, how did I miss this?!)
But whatever, better late than never because I’ve got an oatmeal smoothie recipe to share with you today that literally tastes just like an oatmeal cookie. But this one is minus the guilt because it’s made with healthy everyday ingredients, that also happen to be vegan and gluten-free.
I know I’ve never said this before, but you’ve gotta try it. ;)
I’ve been making this smoothie all week as a little treat after my morning workout, and it feels exactly like that — a treat.
All of the ingredients in it are totally good for you. But when combined together, they taste like the most decadent sweet dessert, thus also making this one of those smoothies that you could enjoy just about anytime of the day. Here’s how to make it:
The key to using oats in your smoothies is to ground them up first. Just pop them in your blender and pulse about 3-5 times until they’re nice and smooth. (It takes 2 seconds!)
Then add in the rest of your ingredients — including the vanilla and spices that will have it tasting extra oatmeal-cookie-ish, and pulse until smooth.
The result will be one delicious smoothie that will give you lots of fiber and energy to get through the day. And it can even satisfy those cookie cravings if you’re looking for a healthier alternative.
Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
(Skinny!) Oatmeal Cookie Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 frozen (peeled) banana
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1-2 Tbsp. honey (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract, store-bought or homemade
- 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
- pinch of nutmeg
- pinch of salt
- (optional: 1/4 cup raisins)
Instructions
- Add oats to blender, and pulse until finely ground. Add remaining ingredients and pulse until blended and smooth. Serve immediately.
Did you make this?Let me know how it turned out in the comments below!
with Spring on it’s way I am totally into the smoothie game right now – love this!
This was very good! Love the little kick of cinnamon. I don’t feel the blending of the oats separately is a necessary step. I always use oats in my smoothies and never have blended them alone first, so it might just be an extra step that may not be worth taking. I know my time in the morning is valuable..every second counts. Great recipe thanks for sharing.
I’ve totally been meaning to hop on the oatmeal smoothie train as well but just haven’t gotten around to it. I can’t WAIT to try this!
Seriously could smoothies get any better than tasting like a cookie?! I’ve been making green smoothies, but if I could swap a cookie for a cookie-flavoured-smoothie once a day then I’d spend the rest of the day feeling pretty darn virtuous.
I have never like the texture of oatmeal smoothies BUT blending the oats up first is the best.idea.ever! Thanks so much for the inspiration. Pinned :)
I’m 110% behind any smoothie that tastes like a cookie but is still good for me!! Gorgeous.
Looks amazing!! Question though…I’m not a banana fan, can you taste the banana in the smoothie or is it more for texture/thickness?
Avocado can be a good substitute for bananas. Or if you eat dairy, Greek yogurt. And the banana is mostly in there as a thickener.
Well I am on the late train with you as far as adding oatmeal to smoothies. Huh? But I do love oatmeal and slip it into lots of dishes. I am going to have to give this a whirl — in my blender of course.
PRINT!!! thanks!
I somehow missed oatmeal addition to smoothies as well. I bet it tastes great. Trying this tomorrow morning.