Make this banana oatmeal smoothie recipe for weight loss with almond milk for a quick, nutritious meal or snack. Includes video!
Even though I share a lot of dessert recipes, and most are brimming with calories, I do try to eat healthy and watch my weight. Sometimes I watch it go up and sometimes I watch it go down! Anyway, to keep things in check, I try to drink a healthy smoothie every day either for breakfast or lunch. This banana oatmeal smoothie is my absolute favorite and is so easy to make.
I had been making this banana oatmeal smoothie recipe for a few weeks, and loving it, when I decided to try it with frozen bananas. Oh my gosh. The frozen bananas took it from really good to absolutely amazing. They make the smoothie thicker and there is no need to use the ice cubes.
How to Freeze Bananas:
- Remove the peel from 4 or 5 bananas.
- Cut your bananas into thirds.
- Lay them out, not touching, in a 9 x 13 pan or on a cookie sheet.
- Place them in the freezer for 24 hours.
- Once frozen as separate pieces, bananas can be stored in a ziploc bag in the freezer.
| Prep Time | 5 minutes |
| Cook Time | 0 minutes |
| Passive Time | 0 minutes |
| Servings | 1 serving |
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 large banana (frozen is better)
- 1/4 cup oatmeal
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- 5-6 ice cubes (may leave out if using frozen bananas)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 1/2 scoop unflavored protein powder
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
Ingredients
Optional (except for cinnamon, all will add calories)
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- Combine all ingredients in a blender.
- Mix on low speed until the banana and ice are broken up.
- Mix on high speed for 1 minute.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition information for a smoothie with these ingredients: Almond milk, oatmeal, banana, vanilla.
Calories: 225
Protein: 5 grams
Carbs: 47 grams
Fat: 2.5 grams
Weight Watcher points: 4
The almond milk I use for this banana oatmeal smoothie recipe is Silk Unsweetened with 30 calories per cup. Even though I’m not a fan of almond milk to drink or on my cereal, I love it in this banana oatmeal smoothie. This is the perfect smoothie for weight loss, but if you aren’t using it that way, just use whatever kind of milk you like best. You can use any kind of oatmeal…instant or regular rolled oats. It’s important to blend the smoothie for at least a minute in order to nicely grind up the oatmeal.
Banana Oatmeal Smoothie Recipe Video
In the printable recipe, I listed optional ingredients. All the ingredients are featured in the video, but don’t add what you don’t like. I love adding honey and cinnamon but unfortunately the honey adds quite a few calories and four Weight Watcher points. (Unbelievable!) Again, if you aren’t using this breakfast smoothie for weight loss, I definitely recommend adding the extra ingredients.
I’m not an expert in smoothies…but this is one of the best smoothie recipes I have ever made. It’s fun to add different ingredients and switch up the fruits. One thing I never change is the oatmeal ingredient.
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Banana Oatmeal Smoothie Recipe Sources:
- My favorite blender
- Vanilla Bean Paste
- Ground flaxseed
- Unflavored protein powder
- Orange blossom honey
Try my Cleansing Cranberry Lemon Juice Drink too!
If you decide to give this
banana oatmeal smoothie recipe a try,
let me know in the comments what you think!
Hello from France. This recipe is quick and easy, filling and delicious. I am trying to loose some lbs before Christmas. Let’s hope this lovely banana smoothie helps..
p.s. My 1st try; I made double quantity (for two people) I had to use an apple to replace a second banana as only had one.. I had all the other ingredients in the house so was a good start to the ‘Smoothie’ trend. Did not use all the other things from 2nd list. But I might buy some good quality protein powder to add in. Do you have any other Smoothies which are around 250 Calories?
A tres abientot and thanks for your recipe.
I meant ‘posts’. I love them all.
I will definitely try your smoothie! I enjoy all your recipes. I faithfully make the cranberry citrus loaf every Christmas. My husband thinks it’s the best! Thank you for your wonderful post! Have a great week!
Hello! I’m interested I trying your banana oatmeal smoothie, but I have a question. Do u use uncooked oatmeal
I’m sorry to be so late in answering this…I missed it! No…the oatmeal is uncooked. Enjoy!
Very good, I shared 1/2 with my cross fitter son, he asked for another. Even tho we didn’t have quite a whole bananna he still loved it. I used all ingredients minus the protein powder. Took a screen shot for my smooth file.
Excited to see if this smoothie helps me loose weight. Started going to the gym going on my second month now but it’s so hard to loose all the weight you gain. It’s so easy to gain but hard to loose it.. yesterday I tried the banana and oatmeal smoothie for the first time and loved it. Can’t wait to see if this really does work.But being “PATIENT” to see results is the hardest but can’t give up.
Hi Jessy! Hang in there and good luck with the weight loss!
Ok so this is a weight loss smoothie. WOW! Ill say. It taste just like a real milkshake with real ice cream. Like the ones u can get at baskin robins. So so Delicious.
I have to say, this is my absolute favorite diet smoothie above all. Most other smoothies just about make me gag BC of the taste and what not but this one was quite pleasant. I added all ingredients including the optional ones and the flavor at the end was great. Highly recommend :)
Sounds good will have to try
Wondering about sugar count with banana in this smoothie. Trying to cut cholesterol.
Hi Susan…I’m sorry but I’m not sure about the sugar count. Bananas are different sizes so I would hate to guess.
Just tried this and it is sooo good!! Thanks for sharing!!!
I made this and it was so good! Though I didn’t use oatmeal as I can’t eat it but instead I used 1/4 cup of sliced toasted almonds and it’s amazing!
Oh my…almonds are a great idea. Thank you!
I like it
What kind of oatmeal?
Hi Cindy…I usually use the basic old fashioned oatmeal but instant would work too.
I will try the cleanse, Ann. I will let you know how it goes!!! :)
Thank you!
Dee
Thank you so very much, Ann!!! The girls at WW will be thrilled in the morning to receive this!!! I will try it w/o the PB!!! but I sure do like it with!!!
Have a great week-end and again, Thank you bunches!!!
Pink Hugs,
Dee
I absolutely love the oatmeal banana smoothie. The drink really fills me up. Thank you for sharing.
Cindee
Dear Ann
Love this post. I want to try this yummy smoothie. May I ask you if the oats are uncooked before I try this smoothie? Can’t wait to try this!
Hi Elizabeth! Yes the oats are uncooked. I will add that to the recipe. Thank you!
Good Morning Ann,
Just tried your smoothie. Yummy! I used my Ninja single serve container. Of course the banana wasn’t frozen (which I will do for tomorrow for a thicker smoothie). This will be for weight loss so I used the 1/2 scoop of Organic Protein.
Thank you for sharing your recipe.
You will love it with frozen bananas…good luck with your weight loss!
this looks delicious. do you use quick oats for the banana smoothie?
I have used both quick and regular uncooked oats. It doesn’t matter as far as I can tell!
Good morning, Ann Could I ask a favor of you? I love how you share recipes, etc. but could I ask – please – for you to use a bold black or navy print as the grey is very light and makes it rather hard to see. especially those of us with vision problems. Thanks, Ann.
Have an awesome day!!
Dee
To make my smoothies more satisfying and add enough protein, I use half a cup unsweetened almond milk and half a cup of plain Greek yogurt.