On days that I don’t go to the gym in the wee hours of the morning, I try to give myself a bit of extra time to make breakfast at home instead of just eating oatmeal at my desk.
Now that summer produce is boomin’, I can’t get over the smoothies, but a fruit-filled smoothie hasn’t been keeping me full long enough to get me to my morning snack (yes, snacks are life). I began experimenting with my favorite old fashioned oats to create a thick and creamy breakfast smoothie that would keep me full thanks to natural protein instead of relying on protein powder, which I use sparingly.
Each smoothie (this recipe makes 2) is like a bowl of oatmeal cookie oatmeal, thanks to the vanilla, cinnamon, and nut butter undertones.
For 340 calories and 13 grams of all natural protein and heart-healthy carbohydrates, I think this will help you start your mornings off on the right foot. Grab a straw and read below for the recipe!
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 cup soy milk or dairy milk
- ½ cup water
- 1 and ½ cups ice cubes
- 1 large frozen banana
- 1 tablespoon hemp hearts
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Soak oats overnight, or at least 2 hours, in milk and water.
- Once the oats are soaked, combine all ingredients including the soaking liquid into a blender and blend until smooth.
- Add additional ice for a thinner smoothie.
Soaking rolled cereal overnight improves its nutritional benefits and makes them easier for your body to digest! If you don’t have frozen bananas in the freezer already, break a banana into chunks and freeze it in a plastic bag.
If you like the oatmeal cookie smoothie idea, you can add some additional oats and chocolate shavings or chocolate chunks to the smoothie after blending. I loved eating this smoothie with a spoon, and had the second serving for breakfast in the car via a straw. I love thick smoothies that stick to my stomach for a few hours, and this one fit the bill perfectly!
What’s your favorite smoothie creation?
Marisa
Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says
Mmmm…so thick and creamy! I love it!
Marisa says
I love thick smoothies- and this one is particularly tasty!
Regan @ The Healthy Aperture Blog says
This is GORGEOUS and looks delicious!!
Marisa says
Thanks Regan- it’s easy to take photos of a delectable smoothie 😉 Especially when chocolate chunks sneak into the picture.. haha!
Divya @ Eat. Teach. Blog. says
This looks great – I would definitely make this! Maybe with almond milk!
Marisa says
Yes, definitely easy to switch out your favorite milk! Let me know if you make it!
Leigha @ Minougirl says
BEAUTIFUL pics!! The smoothie looks so yummy!! I love adding oats to my smoothies, love overnight oats too. But combining the two?! You are a genius!!
Marisa says
Yep- I figured it would allow more of the starch from the oats to thick up the liquid! It was delish!
Erin @ The Almond Eater says
Great minds DO think alike–pinned!
Marisa says
Thanks for pinning!! xo
Naomi@ My Primal Food says
This looks delicious! Love your photography too 🙂
Marisa says
Thanks Naomi, I appreciate that!
Becca @ Rebecca Radish says
MARISA. THIS LOOKS SO GOOOOOOD. You’ve done it again. Also, where did you get the cutie straw? Also, YUM 😀
<3
Marisa says
Thanks Becca!! You’ll have to try it out (maybe throw some dates in there since you’re obsessed!). The straw is from Paper Source 🙂
Becca @ Rebecca Radish says
P.S. My favorite smoothie creation these days is Date Shakes! So. Good.
EA-The Spicy RD says
Making right after I post this comment. Yum!!!!
Marisa says
Thanks so much for sharing your photo and glad you enjoyed the smoothie! I am hoping to do a round up soon of recipes that readers have recreated so I’ll look forward to featuring your fabulous smoothie photo 🙂
Lauren R says
That sounds delicious and I plan to try it. Here’s one of my favorite drinks:
Homemade “Ginger-ale:
1 granny smith apple (peel on)
1-2 stalks celery
small chunk peeled ginger root
1/2 small cucumber with peel on
1 1/2 cups ice cubes
Trader Joe’s spiced apple cider
Cut everything into chunks and throw it into a Vitamix blender. Or, if you don’t have a vitamix, core the apple and then cut into chunks and toss into your blender. Blend on high until frothy. It should come out a lovely chartreuse. The ginger and frothiness make it taste carbonated.
I have a ton of aloe, and plan to try this with a little bit of peeled aloe next time I make it.
Lindsay @ The Local Taste says
This looks delicious and SO filling! Yum!
Kate says
I’m not much for smoothies but this sounded too good not to try. It’s very filling, so a great breakfast option, and tastes like dessert in a glass. I’d definitely make it again.
Marisa says
Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed the smoothie, Kate! I’m so glad it kept you full and was tasty.