Can I put oats in a strawberry banana smoothie?

Yes. Soaked oats blend smoothest. Dry rolled oats work too if you blend them first into a powder, but the texture is slightly grainier.

Can I make this smoothie ahead of time?

You can keep it in the fridge for a few hours. It will thicken as it sits, so stir in some milk before drinking.

How do I make a strawberry banana smoothie without yogurt?

Replace the yogurt with more milk and use a frozen banana for creaminess. It will be lighter and lower in protein.

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Strawberry Banana Smoothie

The classic smoothie combination reimagined with oats. Thick, creamy, and naturally sweet. Perfect for hot weather, post-workout, or when you want your breakfast in drinkable form. The oats make it substantially more filling than a regular smoothie.

Time: 5 min
Method: Blend
Serves: 1
Energy: 555 kcal
Protein: 22 g

Go to the method

Tall glass of strawberry banana smoothie made with oats, frozen strawberries, banana and yogurt

Method

Step 1: Put your DIY Oats into your favourite blender and blend.
Step 2: Add frozen strawberries, banana, and Greek yogurt.
Step 3: Add extra milk to reach desired consistency.
Step 4: Blend until smooth.
Step 5: The frozen strawberries create a thick, milkshake-like texture.
Step 6: This is refreshing, filling, and packed with nutrition.
Step 7: Drink immediately or store in fridge.

Notes from the Department

Creamy and thick

Nutrition

1 serving

555 cal | 22g protein | 15g fiber

2 servings

1110 cal | 44g protein | 30g fiber

Estimates. Not medical advice.

Why the oats matter

A regular strawberry banana smoothie is lovely and then you are hungry by ten. Blending in the soaked oat base changes that. The oats are already soft from soaking, so they disappear into the smoothie, and with the yogurt they bring it to about 555 calories, 22g protein and 15g fibre per serving.

Getting it thick

Frozen strawberries are what make this milkshake-thick. Blend the oats first, as the method says, then add the fruit and yogurt, then the milk a little at a time. A frozen banana makes it thicker still, so be ready with extra milk.

Swaps

Fresh strawberries work with a few ice cubes. Dahi can replace Greek yogurt for a slightly thinner, tangier result. A little honey helps if your strawberries are tart. If you do not have a DIY Oats jar, soak rolled oats, milk, chia seeds and a few almonds overnight and blend from there.

Storage

Drink it right away for the best texture. It will keep in the fridge for a few hours, but it thickens, so give it a shake and a splash of milk.

Questions people ask

Can I put oats in a strawberry banana smoothie?: Yes. Soaked oats blend smoothest. Dry rolled oats work too if you blend them first into a powder, but the texture is slightly grainier.
Can I make this smoothie ahead of time?: You can keep it in the fridge for a few hours. It will thicken as it sits, so stir in some milk before drinking.
How do I make a strawberry banana smoothie without yogurt?: Replace the yogurt with more milk and use a frozen banana for creaminess. It will be lighter and lower in protein.