Protein Oatmeal Smoothie

This super versatile, high-protein oatmeal smoothie recipe is refreshing, thick, and creamy for all of your smoothie needs. Frozen peaches, oats, almond butter, maple syrup, and dairy-free milk are blended together to create a satisfying oats smoothie.

If you like thick and creamy fresh smoothies, then you will love this high-protein oatmeal smoothie. This recipe is quick to make and super easy–thanks to only a handful of ingredients. Oat smoothies are great for breakfast, snacks, or whenever you are craving something filling and high in protein.

This smoothie recipe uses simple pantry-staple ingredients that can easily be found at grocery stores. I love this recipe because sweet peaches, sweeteners, and nut butters create the perfect combination of flavors. Yum!

Why You Will Love This Smoothie

• Flexible; this oats smoothie recipe is versatile because it can be made with any kind of fruit other than peaches. Use whatever you have on hand! You can adjust the texture of the smoothie, too.
• Quick and satisfying; this oatmeal smoothie is ready in about five minutes and is the perfect consistency for those who love a shake-style smoothie. The bright flavors of nut butter and peaches shine.
• Filling with fiber and protein; oat smoothies are rich in protein due to the oats, chia seeds, flax meal, and other filling ingredients that are healthy and plant-based.

Ingredients

• Oats– Old-fashioned rolled oats are rich in fiber, carbs, and protein and will give you the fuel you need for the day. One-third of a cup of oats contains four grams of protein.
• Peaches– For this recipe, I used frozen peaches because I wanted a thick consistency. If you would like a thinner consistency, then you thawed or fresh peaches.
• Milk– Any kind of plant-based milk can be used for this recipe such as hemp, cashew, oat, soy, etc.
• Nut butter– Cashew butter, peanut butter, almond butter, or sunflower spread will work for this oatmeal smoothie recipe.
• Maple syrup– Sticky and sweet maple syrup is a great option for those who want to avoid honey. Maple syrup is rich in flavor and one of my favorite sweeteners. For a sugar-free option, use monk fruit sweetener. You can also sweeten the smoothie with date paste or juice.
• Vanilla– Aromatic vanilla extract rounds out all of the flavors and gives this oatmeal smoothie fragrant notes that are tasty and satisfying.
• Cinnamon– Fragrant and spicy cinnamon balances out the sweetener and peaches and allows this smoothie to shine.
• Flax meal– Flax seeds are high in fiber and protein and give this smoothie an extra boost of protein.
• Chia seeds– Chia seeds are rich in omega-3s, protein, fiber, and other nutrients and allow this smoothie to be nutritious and extremely filling.
• Salt– This ingredient ties everything together and gives it the perfect dynamic.

How to Make It

First, combine the oats, peaches, milk, almond or peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, flax meal, chia seeds, and salt in a medium to a large blender. Securely place the lid on the blender and blend on high speed until the smoothie is perfectly blended and smooth.

Next, pour the smoothie into your preferred serving glass and garnish with your choice of toppings such as nuts, fruit, coconut flakes, etc. That’s it–enjoy!

Optional Toppings and Ingredients

Top your smoothie with an array of fresh fruits and ingredients such as:

• Almonds, walnuts, pecans, peanuts, etc.
• Fresh fruit like sliced strawberries, bananas, apples, pears, blueberries, or raspberries
• Coconut flakes
• Additional chia seeds or flax meal
• Hemp hearts
• Drizzle almond or peanut butter over the smoothie
• Additional spices like cinnamon or nutmeg

FAQs

Chef’s Tips

• You can use either steel-cut or old-fashioned rolled oats for this recipe.
• Instead of peaches, make this smoothie with apples, bananas, strawberries, blueberries, mangos, kiwis, and so much more. The options are endless when it comes to fresh or frozen fruit!
• Freeze any leftovers into popsicles with popsicle molds and sticks.
• Adjust the sweetener to your preferred liking.
• If using fresh fruit, you can use ice cubes to thicken the smoothie.
• Enjoy the smoothie right away for the best flavors.
• If the smoothie is too thick, then add extra milk.

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