This Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Smoothie has no added sugar or protein powders! It’s an entire breakfast in a glass! Vegan, gluten free and dairy free!
I live on smoothies.
Seriously I drink at least one smoothie every. single. day. Usually two. Because as a busy mom of 4, after the kids are fed the last thing I want to do is spend lots of time making food for myself. So, when my culinary creativity and energy is spent, I turn to the fastest, easiest healthiest option I can think of – a smoothie. This particular variety, a Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Smoothie is literally an entire meal in a glass!
It’s loaded with protein, fiber, fruit and greens and is bursting with chocolate peanut butter flavor! Plus, it’s vegan and gluten free and doesn’t use any fancy protein powders!
One glass of this peanut butter oatmeal smoothie recipe delivers all the nutrients us busy mommas need to keep up with our crazy kids, AND it tastes like dessert! A total win!
How to make a Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Smoothie smoothie
This peanut butter oatmeal smoothie is easy to make! Just add all the ingredients to the container of a Vitamix blender (or another high-powered blender), blend and enjoy! Here are a few tips to create the perfect smoothie every time!
- Use Frozen ingredients. If you like super cold, creamy, thick smoothies then I suggest storing your greens and bananas in the freezer! Using frozen fruits and vegetables results in an ultra-creamy consistency without adding ice, which can water down the flavor.
- Use a Vitamix. No one wants to have to chew their smoothie! Using a high-powered blender is absolutely crucial if you plan on drinking smoothies as a regular part of your healthy lifestyle! I use my Vitamix multiple times every day, and couldn’t live without it in my kitchen! Check out my Vitamix Buying Guide to determine which model is right for YOU!
- Drink immediately. This chocolate peanut butter oatmeal smoothie is best enjoyed right away!
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Smoothie : Substitutions
- Almond milk: any nondairy milk works great! You can also use regular milk if you don’t need to avoid dairy.
- Peanut butter: I recommend only all natural varieties with no added sugar.
- Oatmeal: old-fashioned, rolled or quick cooking oats all work well here!
- Kale/spinach: you can change the ratios just make sure the total amount stays the same (4 cups) I always use frozen greens!
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Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- ½ - 1 TBS unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 Dates pitted
- 1 TBS creamy peanut butter
- 1 banana frozen
- 2 TBS old fashioned oats
- 2 cups spinach frozen
- 2 cups kale frozen
Instructions
- Put ingredients in the order listed in the container of your Vitamix or other high-powered blender.
- Select “smoothie” setting and let it blend.
- If your Vitamix doesn’t have a smoothie setting, start by blending on low speed gradually increasing to high.
- Blend for 50-60 seconds or until mixture is smooth and all components are blended together.
- Serve immediately!
Notes
Ingredient substitutions
- Almond milk: any nondairy milk works great! You can also use regular milk if you don't need to avoid dairy.
- Peanut butter: I recommend only all natural varieties with no added sugar.
- Oatmeal: old-fashioned, rolled or quick cooking oats all work well here!
- Kale/spinach: you can change the ratios just make sure the total amount stays the same (4 cups) I always use frozen greens!
Nutrition
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Jill
How do I buy the dates?
For the greens… Do you throw the bag of greens from Costco in the freezer right in the bag? Then just break a chunk off to throw into the smoothie? Do you freeze them so they don’t wilt or go bad or because you like the texture better?
I love green smoothies but I pretty much stick to the same ole ones and I would like to start making them more often!
Laura
Hey Jill! You can buy dates at any grocery store in the dried fruit section or order them online! Yes! I buy the giant bag of spinach from Costco and toss it directly in the freezer. The leaves are easily broken apart when they are frozen, making them super easy to add to a smoothie! I used to blend fresh spinach into cubes, freeze in ice cube trays and then put them in smoothies….but (as you know) with five young kids I far prefer to just toss a bag in the freezer than go to all that trouble! LOL! I use frozen spinach in smoothies because it makes them thick and more milkshake-like in texture, which I prefer. This particular smoothie is my favorite!
Brittany
didn’t have kale but with spinach totally delicious 🤤 using dates is genius!!!
Laura
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Spinach is my favorite!
Diane P
Hi!
Ok so this smoothie sounds amazing, but I have a question, do you think 2 cups frozen spinach/kale is the same amount as fresh spinach/kale? Isn’t frozen more compacted? So if I’m going to use fresh, should I still use 2 cups or more???
Thanks!
Di =)
Laura
Hey Diane! I use greens that I have frozen from their fresh state. E.g. I take a giant bag of spinach from Costco and toss it in the freezer! So I recommend using 2 cups to start and if you’d like to increase it you may!
Letty / Letty's Kitchen
A winner of a smoothie. Pinned!
Laura
Thanks Letty!!
Kelli
I make a smoothie almost exactly like this but I’ve never put dates in it. I’ll have to give that a try! The pictures are beautiful 🙂
Laura
I love the addition of dates! I hope you do too!
becky
I love dates in smoothies!! And everything really… my only problem is not eating too many before they make it into the smoothie 🙂 this recipe sounds just perfect!!
Laura
LOL Becky dates are nature’s candy!
marcie
This smoothie is an amazing way to start the day and I truly need to try using dates as a sweetener! Time to bust out the Vitamix!
Laura
Get that vitamix out and get blending! 😉
Tawnie Kroll
I have everything in my fridge to make this! Yuuum!
Laura
OoOo yaya Tawnie! I Love when that happens!
Emily
The flavors you put in this would probably make anybody like a green smoothie; I really wanted one after I saw that it was Dates, Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Oatmeal, and greens all in one.
Laura
Yes! Who says green smoothies have to taste like grass?! LOL! Bring on the chocolate and peanut butter!
Liz @ Floating Kitchen
This is my kind of smoothie! I love using dates as a sweetener. And the oats make them so filling, too! Great combo! Can’t wait to try it!
Laura
Yes! I just started adding oats to smoothies (especially for my kids) and it’s been awesome!