Banana Oat Breakfast Smoothie Bowl
Why this recipe works
- Fast breakfast: Everything is blended and chilled briefly, so the bowl is ready in about 10 minutes without cooking.
- Thick, spoonable texture: Blitzing the oats first helps them hydrate smoothly, while banana and Greek yoghurt give the base body.
- Naturally sweet: Ripe banana provides most of the sweetness, with honey used to round out the flavour if needed.
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Texture tips
- For a thicker bowl: Keep the liquid modest and let the oats soften before blending so the mixture can hold the toppings.
- For a smoother base: Blend the oats to a fine meal before adding the banana and yoghurt, then scrape down the blender if needed.
Ingredient notes
- Use a ripe banana: A ripe banana gives better sweetness and a creamier texture; a firmer banana may need a little extra honey.
- Fresh or frozen berries: Fresh blueberries keep the topping bright and juicy, while frozen berries are best added just before serving so they do not bleed into the bowl.
Make-ahead tips
- Best served straight away: The bowl is thickest and coldest immediately after blending, before the oats continue to loosen.
- If making ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day, then stir well before adding the berries and chia seeds.
Ingredient swaps
- Dairy-free option: Use an unsweetened almond drink and choose a thick dairy-free yoghurt alternative to keep the spoonable texture.
- Change the fruit topping: Swap the blueberries for sliced strawberries or another soft berry for a different finish.
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Ingredients
Instructions
- Put the rolled oats in a blender and blitz to a fine meal. Add the low-fat milk and leave to stand for 2 minutes to soften the oats.
- Peel the banana and add it to the blender with the greek yogurt, vanilla extract and honey. Blend until very smooth and thick, scraping down once if needed.
- Pour into a bowl and chill in the fridge for 2 minutes while you get the topping ready. The mixture should be thick enough to hold toppings without running.
- Top with the blueberry and sprinkle over the chia seeds. Serve straight away while cold.
Recipe notes
Tips
- For a thicker, spoonable bowl, keep the milk to the stated amount and blend for a full minute so the oats fully hydrate.
- If your banana is less ripe, taste after blending and add a little more honey if you want it sweeter.
Substitutions
- Replace Blueberry with Strawberry for a different berry topping.
- Replace Low-fat milk with Unsweetened Almond Drink for a lighter dairy-free option.
Storage
- Refrigerate up to 1 days
- Best eaten immediately for the thickest texture. If making ahead, cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day; stir well before serving and expect it to loosen slightly.
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Recipe overview
- Servings: 1 bowls
- Total time: 10min (10min active)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: Fusion
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