Ingredients
- 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats or quick oats
- 1 frozen banana chopped into chunks
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1/2 tablespoon pure maple syrup plus additional, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- Ice optional, for a thicker smoothie
Instructions
- Place the oats in a blender and pulse until they are finely ground, creating a smooth base for your smoothie.
- Add the frozen banana chunks, almond milk, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and kosher salt to the blender with the ground oats.
- Blend the mixture until it reaches a smooth and creamy consistency, pausing to scrape down the sides of the blender if necessary.
- Taste the smoothie and add more maple syrup if you prefer a sweeter flavor. If you want a thicker texture, add ice and blend again.
- Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy!
