I know, I know. This smoothie combo is like ten years old and I’m just trying it now. What’s new? I do eat the peanut butter/banana/oatmeal combo quite frequently, but when you put it in smoothie form? Ohhhh yes. Breakfast is forever changed. ♥
I couldn’t eat any solid food for two days after I got my braces so this Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Smoothie is what I came up with as a replacement for my morning oats. It’s even easier to make since you don’t have to deal with heating up a pan or the microwave. All you have to do is toss everything in the blender, pour it in a cute mason jar, and you’re good to go! If you’re usually in a hurry in the morning like me, then this is perfect to take with you and drink on the go.
I used a full 1/4 cup of steel cut oats (one serving) soaked overnight with the chia seeds. Soaking your grains overnight removes the phytic acid and makes it easier for your body to digest the grains while also making the nutrients more absorbable for your body. They also plump up a ton and make it super voluminous, which is always a plus! For even more added nutrition, throw in a handful of kale or spinach. It might change the color, but it will still taste just as sinfully delicious that just so happens to be an all-star breakfast!
This smoothie is so simple and requires only five ingredients, but you can always add more! I like to throw in a tablespoon of coconut oil and a dash of cinnamon. The peanut butter I used was The Bee’s Knees but any kind would work! You could even use PB2 if you’re trying to cut back on fat. If you have a peanut allergy you can always sub almond butter or sunbutter. This is really just a base recipe, feel free to play around until you come up with a combination you love!
I just found out that today is National Peanut Butter Day (thanks Rebecca!) so how perfect is this coincidence?! Sometimes I guess things just work out 😀
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1/4 cup steel cut oats, soaked overnight
- 1 tbsp chia seeds, soaked with the oats
- 1 banana (mine was half frozen, half regular)
- 2 tbsp peanut butter (I used The Bee's Knees)
- optional: 1 tbsp coconut oil, a dash of cinnamon, spinach/kale, ground flax, hemp seeds
- The night before, put your oats and chia seeds in a bowl and cover with water. Place in the fridge to soak overnight, or for at least two hours.
- Place all ingredients in the blender in the order listed and blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into a glass, sprinkle with chia seeds or banana slices and enjoy!
- You could use a full frozen banana. If you are using a full regular banana, I would add a few ice cubes, but the smoothie might be a little more watery.
After I get a run in with this beautiful weather (the high today is 36F!), Mom and I are going to the Ice Caves! Neither of us has ever been there, but I guess it’s something you have do you when you live in the UP. My camera is all charged and I’m planning on writing a post about it! I’ll be sure to take one of these smoothies with me for the drive 😀 I hope everyone enjoys their weekend!
Yay National Peanut Butter Day!
Are you serious?! I didn’t even plan this!! Thanks for telling me, girly! 🙂
yum! ive been sick a lot lately so im struggling with solid foods and ive resorted to smoothies cant wait to try this one! 🙂 have a great day! xx
Sorry that you’re sick, but I’m happy you’re gonna try this! Let me know how you like it! 🙂
Hi Leigha, I am a high school English teacher in Gwinn, and I am a new fan of your blog. I was introduced to it when my friend Gina Anderson posted on FB that you were looking for people to fill out a Biology survey. I am certified to teach Biology, so that caught my interest. I love seeing student bloggers, especially when the blog is as professional and interesting as yours. I really appreciate your photography. I try to take pictures for my own blog, and I know how many pictures you have to take to get the perfect one….I admire your attention to detail, such as the striped straw, chia sprinkles, twig spoon, etc., in this post, for example. I have two teen daughters — you might have seen my daughter Mackenzie who plays on the Gwinn varsity basketball team — who say I need to get right on it and make some of your recipes! Also, you might know my niece Iris, who is a senior at Gladstone. I just wanted to let you know that I think your blog is great….keep writing, and I, for one, will keep reading. Also, my family is heading to the ice caves today, too. Maybe we’ll see you there. 🙂
Hi Heather! I have THE biggest smile on my face right now from your comment 🙂 It means so much to hear all of those incredibly sweet compliments! I probably played Mackenzie when Gwinn came here for a game! And of course I know Iris. She is such a nice girl! It’s so cool to find another blogger from the UP. How crazy that we are both going to the ice caves! I hope we run into each other! Please let me know if you end up making any of my recipes! That’s part of the reason I love blogging – to share the wonderful gift of food with others!
You’re welcome, Leigha. I definitely will try some of these recipes and let you know. I told my girls to pick a couple out for this week so that we can make them together. My best friend and teaching colleague Amy is a food blogger. You might want to check out her page. She makes some similar recipes for green smoothies, lentil sloppy joes, etc. http://producewithamy.com/
I just looked at her blog – I love it! Thank you for sharing it with me! Her lentil sloppy joes looked fantastic and she has so many green smoothie recipes. I saw that she is from Crystal Falls. That’s where a lot of my family is from! Crazy how much of a small world it is!
Such a great smoothie flavor! Love the addition of chia seeds, always makes them nice and thick 🙂
Yes they do! As does the oatmeal 🙂 I love a thick smoothie!
Yummm! This looks so so so SO good. I love warm oatmeal with banana and peanut butter so I’m sure I’ll love this. I definitely have to give it a go. I guess it is a good pre-run breakfast too? Like a couple of hours before running? I usually have oatmeal before a run anyway 🙂
I hope you are doing fine with your braces.
It would be awesome before a run! Perfect balance of carbs + fats 🙂 I’m finally starting to feel better! I was able to eat bread today!
I always say I don’t like smoothies because I’d rather “eat” something, but this may have me changing my mind. It looks too good to pass up!
I feel the same way! I’d much rather get to spend more time eating and chewing, but you gotta do what you gotta do!
Yum! Guess what my breakfast is for tomorrow morning? Overnight vanilla peanut butter and banana oats… amazing amazing combo! This is a winner for sure 🙂
I have either overnight oats or a smoothie for breakfast probably 99% of the time 🙂 they’re so yummy!
This sounds so good! I am just starting to get into steel cut oats and smoothies so this is a perfect smoothie for me to try!
I waited way too long to try steel cut oats… they’re so good!! Let me know if you try this 😀
SOUNDS AMAZING! I had no idea you could use steel cut oats for overnight smoothies! Thats awesome! Thanks for sharing, hope you will join us for meatless monday today 🙂
Thanks Tina! Yes, steel cut oats in smoothies are incredible!!
This is my go-to breakfast. Nothing beats drinking something that tastes as good as a milkshake while getting a ton of health benefits 😉
You’re right.. it does taste like a milkshake!! This morning I added a little yogurt.. it made it even more creamy!
Can’t go wrong with pb & banana! And YES I LOVE that spoon! Too cute.
Thanks Emily! Cute silverware is my weakness 🙂
Heaven in a jar- satisfying winter smoothie is calling my name!
Normally I don’t like drinking smoothies in the winter, but this one is an exception!
It might be ten years old but damn it looks delicious! You’re photos are as usual, on point!
Thanks Arman 😀 it wasn’t even supposed to be a recipe for the blog (just for insta) but I liked the pics sooo a post it became!
Your pictures are beautiful! That smoothie looks so delicious! I never thought of soaking steel cut oats. I’ll have to try it since I’m not a fan of over night oats.
You should totally try it! Let me know if you do 😀
My variation (for one, Price County WI)
I omitted chia.
Last 3 ingredients after peanut butter:
teaspoon ground flax
tablespoon fenugreek sprouts (mapley flavor)
5 spinach leaves.
FWIW I used an “old fashioned” peanut butter with no sweetener, oils or stabilizers added.
What I don’t eat, I may be able to use for grout.
Do you not boil the oatmeal first after soaking?
Nope! Soaking it gives it a texture similar to that of boiling it since it’s going in a smoothie!