Creamy Oatmeal Smoothie (A Quick, Healthy Breakfast Recipe!)
Put together a Breakfast Smoothie with Oatmeal! This SunButter and raspberry smoothie includes oatmeal, and delivers the protein boost from Greek yogurt and optional protein powder.
A Wholesome Breakfast Smoothie!
Smoothies are among my absolute favorite things. There are so many amazing combinations, and they’re a wonderful way to add extra fruits and veggies without fuss.
This nutritious oatmeal smoothie is a whole breakfast in a glass. It offers pure carbs from oatmeal and banana, plus plenty of protein thanks to Greek yogurt and whey protein.
By using a nut butter, such as peanut or almond, or a seed butter, like SunButter, you also bring in filling, healthy fats to keep you satisfied until lunchtime. Sunflower seeds are rich in fiber, zinc, folate, and vitamin B6, which makes them an excellent choice for supporting your immune system to stay in top form.
You can’t overlook how convenient this is on hectic mornings!
Craving healthy smoothie ideas? Sample this Blueberry Avocado Smoothie, Healthy Chocolate Chip Mint Smoothie, or the well-known Avocolada Smoothie.
Why You8217ll LOVE this Creamy Oatmeal Smoothie Recipe:
- It’s exciting! Layers of sunflower seed butter and raspberry smoothies create a “PB&J” vibe, but it’s far healthier—and honestly, more delicious?!
- Your kids will enjoy this — and you can feel confident about how much nutrition is included. Layering smoothies always gets my son thrilled.
- You will love this – because it’s rich in protein and fiber, coming from the fruit, oatmeal, and Greek yogurt.
- Even if you mix everything into 1 smoothie instead of layering, it’s simple to prepare. I own 2 blenders, so I take both out when making something like this. If you don’t, just pour one smoothie into a large container and place it in the freezer while you make the second one.
- TOPPINGS! Always. In the pictures, I kept things basic—just raspberries and a SunButter drizzle—though chocolate chips, nuts, or granola would all be great here!
What You’ll Need
- Coconut Milk or Unsweetened Almond Milk (or use oat milk or dairy milk)
- Greek Yogurt (or cultured cottage cheese)
- Frozen Banana
- SunButter Sunflower Seed Butter (creamy peanut butter or almond butter also work well!)
- Oatmeal (I adore the texture here! I use rolled oats, not quick oats, so they’re less processed.)
- Frozen Berries (I love using raspberries, but pick whichever frozen berries you enjoy)
- Whey Protein (or another protein powder you like)
- Collagen Protein (optional)
What Protein Powder Should I use?
Grass Fed Whey Protein: I use an unsweetened/unflavored whey protein isolate. It’s pure protein with no carbs or fats. I like it because it contains just 1 ingredient—whey protein.
You can use any protein powder you enjoy in this recipe. If you choose a flavored/sweetened option, cut back on the sweetener or skip it.
I don’t recommend plant-based protein powders. Their protein quality is typically lower. If you do use a plant-based protein powder, it usually includes extra ingredients that can change the texture of these oats. On top of that, research suggests that due to the amino acid profile, you may need closer to 40 grams of protein to encourage muscle protein synthesis.
Collagen Protein: I enjoy mixing collagen into smoothies to meet a daily goal. Collagen can help support skin, muscle, and bone health [source].
How to Make a Healthy Oatmeal Smoothie
Note: Speed things up by adding the berries to the oatmeal smoothie recipe, instead of preparing 2 separate smoothies for layering.
Step 1: Add the ingredients for the basic banana oatmeal smoothie to a blender (almond milk, frozen bananas, Greek yogurt, SunButter or another nut butter, and oatmeal, plus optional ice). Blend on high until it’s very thick and creamy. Set the smoothie aside while you make the raspberry smoothie.
Step 2: Place all ingredients for the raspberry oatmeal smoothie into the blender, then blend until thick and creamy. The texture should be quite thick to achieve the layered look.
Step 3: In glasses, add a couple spoonfuls of the plain oatmeal smoothie, then spread it into a flat layer. Next, add a couple spoonfuls of the berry oatmeal smoothie, and smooth the top into an even layer. Keep going until the glass is filled.
Step 4: Finish the smoothie with an extra drizzle of nut butter, some granola, or fresh berries or bananas. Enjoy right away before the smoothie thins!
How to Layer Smoothies
We enjoy layered smoothies because they look so fun. I’ve done this before with my Pumpkin Pie Green Smoothie and my Strawberry Colada Green Smoothie.
Here are a few pointers to help you pull off this fun smoothie idea!
- If you own two blenders, you might as well use both. You’ll end up washing two containers anyway, so it won’t really take more time.
- If you only have 1 blender, use a pitcher or a large storage container to hold one smoothie in the freezer while you prepare the second one.
- Make the smoothies a little thicker than usual, so the layers don’t blend together.
- Use a spoon to press and level the layers between each pour, so they stay more even.
- Pick your favorite toppings! Dark chocolate chips, granola, extra fruit, coconut, or chopped nuts are all healthy options.
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SunButter Raspberry Breakfast Smoothie
A nutritious morning smoothie packed with fiber, beneficial fats, and protein—so you’ll feel full and fueled long into the day! This invigorating mix is guaranteed to make your kids smile!
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Servings: 2 smoothies
Calories: 605kcal
Ingredients
SunButter Banana Smoothie
Instructions
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Begin with the SunButter smoothie. Place every ingredient in a blender, then blend until the mixture is exceptionally silky. Add more milk to loosen it, if you like, though remember it should be quite dense so you can pour it in layers.
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Transfer the SunButter smoothie into a roomy container. Chill the SunButter smoothie in the freezer while you clean the blender and start making the raspberry smoothie.
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Add the raspberry smoothie ingredients to the blender, and blend until completely smooth.
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Build the SunButter and raspberry smoothies into multiple layers, dividing them between 2 glasses.
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Finish by topping the smoothies with extra SunButter, fruit, chopped nuts, dark chocolate chips, or granola, if desired.
Notes
**To create distinct layers, the smoothies should be fairly thick. Place a spoon across the surface between each layer to “even out” the top before you pour in the next layer.
Nutrition
Calories: 605kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 1062mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 217IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 255mg | Iron: 7mg
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