Bright Oat Banana Citrus (Printable Version)

A creamy blend of oats, banana, and citrus for a fresh and nourishing morning boost.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats, gluten-free if needed
02 - 1 large ripe banana
03 - 1 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed or store-bought
04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice

→ Add-ins

05 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, optional to taste
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric, optional for color and health benefits
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional

→ Toppings

08 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
09 - 1 tablespoon shredded coconut

# How To Make:

01 - Place rolled oats in a blender and pulse until finely ground into a coarse flour texture.
02 - Add banana, orange juice, almond milk, honey if using, turmeric, and vanilla extract to the blender with the ground oats.
03 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 1-2 minutes, ensuring no oat chunks remain.
04 - Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness with additional honey or maple syrup if needed.
05 - Pour immediately into glasses and sprinkle with chia seeds and shredded coconut if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The oats transform into the creamiest texture without any dairy, making it feel indulgent while staying light
  • Takes literally five minutes from cabinet to glass, perfect for those chaos mornings
02 -
  • Serve immediately because the oats will start absorbing liquid and you will end up with pudding instead of a drinkable smoothie
  • If you are making this ahead, keep the toppings separate and give it a vigorous shake before drinking
03 -
  • Let the oats and milk sit for five minutes before blending if you have time, for an even creamier result
  • The turmeric will stain everything it touches, so maybe use your less pretty spoon

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