If you follow along on Facebook, you might have seen me mention that I was working on a meal planning post for you guys. I had really hoped to have it up today, but it’s just not quite ready yet. If I’m going to share it I want it to be an useful as possible for you, so I’m going to put it on hold until next week – that should give me the time I need to put the finishing touches on it. This one is so long overdue it’s almost embarrassing, but hopefully you guys will find it worth the wait!
The time I’d planned to spend on wrapping that post up yesterday was instead spent at the mall shopping for clothes and shoes for our trip to Florida this weekend. If that sounds like fun, let me assure you it wasn’t 🙂 I really don’t enjoy shopping at all which is probably part of the reason I waited until the very last minute to do it. But, the shopping gods were on my side for once and I actually left with some cute new things. It’s been chilly here this week (30-degree mornings in May – what?!) so it’s going to be fun to actually get to wear summery clothes in Florida!
Remember when I told you about the glut of bananas around here lately? Well I finally got sick of trying to find ways to bake with them. So instead I made a few smoothies, and this banana-oat version is my favorite of the bunch. I’ve never made a smoothie with oats before and they did add a little bit of texture, but in a good way – I enjoyed it! The smoothie has a ton of protein so it keeps me full until lunch, which is among my most important considerations when it comes to any breakfast option. Plus, it’s super thick and creamy, so I can almost pretend I’m having a milkshake for breakfast. Almost 🙂
That reminds me, we had the best peanut butter and jelly milkshakes when we were at Disney in December – definitely adding one of those to my must-have list for this weekend!
Banana-Oat Smoothie
adapted from Martha Stewart
1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt
1 banana, cut into thirds
1/2 cup skim milk
1-2 teaspoons honey
pinch ground cinnamon
In a blender, combine the oats, yogurt, banana, milk, 1 teaspoon of the honey, and the cinnamon. Blend until smooth. Taste and decide whether you’d like more sweetness – if so, add some or all of the remaining teaspoon of honey and blend again. Serve immediately.
Serves 1-2
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Take your time with the meal planning, friend! These things aren’t easy. I’m excited to see it when it’s done though, and in the meantime I have this saved for breakfast this week!
I love smoothies, they are so summery!!
I am excited for you meal planning post and you are making me so jealous with your trip to Florida!! I hope you have lots of fun!
This is the best way to utilize the banana, look so good:)Thanks for sharing the recipe
YUM! I love oats in my smoothies! Also, I have spent time that I should have been working on posts going shopping or out to dinner instead..we all need to do these things sometimes! 😉 Have a blast this weekend! Know that Ill be secretly, but not so secretly jealous! 😉
You hate shopping?! What’s wrong with you? 😛
I love adding oats to smoothies. I must try this version!
I make smoothie similar to this one on a regular basis and it’s always such a wonderful, filling breakfast! Great photos!
I love those teal teaspoons!! Would you mind saying where you bought those?
I’m stuck at you hate shopping..what?? Love the smoothie and pictures :)))
I don’t put oats in my smoothies enough, it’s such a great addition.
Tracey, this is a great way to utilize bananas. I could go for one of these myself 🙂
I’ve wondered whether oats just feel gritty in smoothies or actually good…and I totally trust your judgment so I’m going to go full force ahead with making this! Have fun in FL love! Can’t wait to stalk you on twitter while you’re there. 🙂
I can’t imagine not loving shopping! 🙂 I’m glad it turned out okay for you. I love bananas in smoothies and the oats sound really good in this.
I made a really similar smoothie this morning, but with the addition of flax seed, 3 tablespoons of cocoa, and a little liquid stevia instead of honey.
The cocoa only adds a few calories. The flax adds fat and calories, but I think the omega 3s make it worth it.
I had never used oats in a smoothie before this morning, but I think both taste and texture were good.
This is a smoothie I can TOTALLLY get behind! Love it
I eat oatmeal every day with banana on it for breakfast. When it’s a warm summer morning, this will be the perfect substitute. Or I’ll eat my oatmeal and have this later in the day!
I also had bananas that needed used so I made this yesterday. My five year old and I agree this is yummy. We added a little extra cinnamon, but that is just personal taste. Thanks!
I’m always looking for breakfast ideas that keep me full because I’m a total grazer/snacker. Can’t wait to try this!
This is a perfect smoothie for me for breakfast! Can’t wait to try it!
You’re the only lady I know who doesn’t like shopping. Anyhow, this smoothie looks wonderful. And have fun on your Florida trip.
Soak your oats! I saw it on another blog months ago , and have been doing it ever since. I have my oat smoothie a couple times a week before hitting the gym. Just soak the oats in the milk overnight in the fridge before bed, and blend it with everything else in the morning. No gritty texture!
Yum!! This sounds like such a healthy, high fiber breakfast. Love it!
Yum 🙂 this sounds very satisfying, I love adding oats to my smoothies!
I love smoothies too! But for those people that question the added texture from the oatmeal, try this – put just the oatmeal in the blender first and whiz it up into a powder (I sometimes use our coffee grinder) then add your other ingredients. Makes for a much smoother…ummm…smoothie!!
Also, I frequently add a tablespoon of peanut butter to my banana smoothies…YUMMO 🙂