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!
This is so delicious!!! Thank YOU for sharing! I thought it might be slimy with oatmeal in it but it wasn’t! It is soooooo GOOD!
I haven’t tried adding oats to a smoothie yet, but you’ve sold me on the idea! I have some bananas on the counter that are destined for the freezer. This smoothie is happening soon.
Do you have the calorie/nutrition info? If not, I can figure it out, just wondered. It looks delicious, can’t wait to try and experiment with this.
Looks good, what substitute can I use in place of a banana as I am allergic—- or can I omit this “fruit” option altogether?
Thank-you.
Avocado can be a good substitute for bananas. Or if you eat dairy, Greek yogurt. Or you can omit it all together, although the smoothie will be a bit runnier.
Just made this with a few modifications. So yummy and my kids loved it too(2 and 4 years old). Started making it and realized we were out of bananas, so I used frozen peaches. I also had to sub almond extract in place of vanilla extract. Lastly, I added spinach, as smoothies are the best way to get veggies in my 2 year-old. Even with the modifications, it definitely tasted like an oatmeal cookie. New favorite!! I chose to add the raisins, as well. Thanks for the recipe!
This looks delicious and packed full of protein. I had to share on my weekly faves post. Thanks for posting!
Started making this smoothie this morning, ground up the oatmeal, only to reach for a banana and found out I didn’t have any. Will have to try when I’ve got some in the house!
Made this for breakfast this morning…♥ it! If I weren’t in the process of losing weight I’d have it a few mornings a week. I am going to try it with some protein powder.
How many calories is this? And the rest of the nutritional facts? Please update. Thank you.
This looks delicious! I’m sure adding oats to a smoothie makes it so much more filling…must try!