Banana-oat smoothie

Mise en place

It’s been awhile since I used the Ninja, and this made a great post-run snack. I also made it for a weekday breakfast on-the-go, prepping the milk, yogurt, cinnamon, and vanilla in the Ninja cup the night before.

The original recipe came out way too thick, which may have been because I used Greek yogurt and a pretty starchy banana. The recipe below reflects the adjustments I would make…decreasing the yogurt and increasing the almond milk.

I liked the use of oats and might have to give that a try with my usual fruit smoothies.

Banana-oat smoothie
Serves: 1

Smoooothie

Source: adapted from Everyday Food, November 2008

Ingredients
1 banana, cut into thirds
1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
3/4 cup vanilla almond milk
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Directions
1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Serve immediately.