Recipe: Appetizing Banana, oats and almond milk smoothie - Drians Healthy Eat

Banana, oats and almond milk smoothie. Maple syrup makes this oatmeal smoothie vegan, but you can swap honey if that isn't a concern. Unsweetened plain or unsweetened vanilla almond milk is my fave for smoothies. If you can't tell, I'm a wee bit compulsive about my smoothies being creamy, and since almond milk is creamy on its own, it adds to the effect.

This tasty banana smoothie with almond milk is both delicious and healthy. As an added bonus, the oats make it filling enough to be an on the go meal. If you want to keep it cold for an extended period of time make sure to drink it from your Yeti tumbler. You can have Banana, oats and almond milk smoothie using 7 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Banana, oats and almond milk smoothie

1. You need 2 tbsp. of rolled oats.
2. It's 2-3 tbsp. of hot or boiling water (enough to just cover the oats).
3. It's 1 cup (240 ml) of unsweetened almond milk, 1/3 cup light coconut milk and 2/3 cup almond milk or 1 cup soya milk.
4. You need 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract.
5. You need 1 of frozen banana, chopped.
6. It's 1 tbsp. of almond butter.
7. You need 1 tbsp. of chia seeds soaked in 4 tbsp. water.

Banana, oats, yogurt, honey, and cinnamon are blended with almond milk in this quick and easy oatmeal smoothie, a great on-the-go meal. And I've been eating it and the vanilla when I want something sweet. I have a smoothie every morning, different ones, this mornings was silken soft tofu, frozen strawberries, bananas, and vanilla almond milk. If milk is your arch nemesis too, then this smoothie is your new best friend.

Banana, oats and almond milk smoothie instructions

1. Freeze bananas when they start going black, peel them and wrap well in cling film. There’s no need to chop them before freezing as they’ll slice easily, chunks might just shoot out from under the knife a bit!.
2. Place the chia seeds in a small bowl or cup, pour the water over the seeds and stir. Refrigerate for at least half an hour, best overnight. It will turn into a gelatinous, almost solid mixture..
3. Put the rolled oats in a small bowl and pour over the hot water, leave for 15 minutes. When they have swollen and absorbed the water, place all the ingredients in a blender and whiz at high speed for a minute..
4. Drink immediately. Great stuff to have for breakfast, just remember to soak the chia seeds overnight..

I made this Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Protein Smoothie with Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Vanilla Almond Milk with a hint of honey. Things to know about this strawberry banana oatmeal protein smoothie. I know the thought of oats in a smoothie may not sound good but believe me, it tastes good and is good for your health. Almond Milk is a dairy free alternative to Milk. I have used packaged Almond Milk int his recipe.