Peanut Butter and Honey Oat Smoothie

Peanut Butter and Honey Oat Smoothie

This recipe typically makes a thick, filling smoothie perfect for breakfast or a snack.

Yields: 1 serving Prep time: 5-10 minutes

Ingredients

• $1/2$ cup rolled oats (quick or old-fashioned)
• $1$ to $11/2$ cups almond milk (or milk of your choice, adjust for desired thickness)
• $1$ large banana (preferably frozen in chunks for a thicker, colder smoothie)
• $1/4$ cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
• $2$ tablespoons honey (or to taste)
• Optional: A handful of ice cubes (if banana is not frozen)
• Optional: $1/2$ teaspoon vanilla extract
• For garnish (to achieve the look in the photo): Extra honey and peanut butter for drizzling.

Equipment

• Blender (high-speed blender is best)

Instructions

1. Pulverize the Oats (Recommended): If you don’t want chewy bits of oats in your smoothie, place the $1/2$ cup of rolled oats into the blender first. Blend on high speed until the oats are pulverized into a fine flour-like consistency. If your blender is not strong, you can skip this step or soak the oats (see next step).
2. Soak the Oats: Pour the $1$ cup of almond milk (or milk of your choice) into the blender with the pulverized oats. Let the mixture sit for about 2-3 minutes to allow the oats to soften and absorb some of the liquid. If you did not pulverize the oats, soaking for 5 minutes will help soften them.
3. Add Remaining Ingredients: Add the frozen banana, peanut butter, and honey (and vanilla extract, if using) to the blender.
4. Blend: Secure the lid and blend until the smoothie is completely smooth and creamy. If the mixture is too thick for your blender, add the remaining $1/2$ cup of milk, a splash at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
5. Adjust Sweetness/Thickness: Taste the smoothie. If you prefer it sweeter, add more honey. If you want it thicker, add a few ice cubes or a little more frozen banana and blend again.
6. Garnish and Serve (Optional – to match the photo):
   • Take a clean glass and drizzle some extra honey and melted peanut butter down the inside walls.
   • Pour the finished smoothie into the prepared glass.
   • Serve immediately with a straw!