Easy Oat Milk Smoothie Recipe

If you need a dairy-free smoothie recipe that’s quick, easy, and deliciously creamy, try this oat milk smoothie.

It’s rich and fruity with a lovely thick texture. And better yet, you can easily change the flavor with different fruits.

The Best Oat Milk Smoothie Recipe

Oat milk is a terrific vegan alternative to regular milk. And it’s got a fantastic thick texture, unlike many other dairy-free options - I’m looking at you, watery almond milk!

Plus, oats are some of the healthiest grains on earth! So every sip of this oat milk smoothie is good for you.

That said, you can use any milk in this recipe. So long as you have the frozen fruits for thickness, you’ll have a delicious smoothie in minutes!

Ingredients:

This recipe is enough for two smoothies.

• Frozen Bananas - these bad boys are responsible for the texture and the flavor. They’ll make it creamy and thick and bring a nice hit of natural sweetness
• Frozen Fruit - like the banana, using frozen fruit is how you get the right texture. Of course, if you prefer thin smoothies, feel free to use fresh fruit
• Oat Milk - as mentioned, you can use whatever milk you like. But this option makes it vegan.
• Maple Syrup, Agave, or Honey - most smoothies, even with the ripest fruits, need a touch of extra sweetness to enhance the flavor.

Optional Extras:

• Almond/Peanut Butter
• Protein Powder (I recommend vanilla)
• Chia Seeds

How To Make An Easy Oat Milk Smoothie

1. Put the chopped frozen bananas in a blender with your choice of frozen fruit and 175 ml of oat milk.
2. Blend until smooth, and add extra milk as needed. Be sure to scrape the edges (with the power off) to get all the lumps.
3. Add the sweetener and any extras, then blend again until smooth.
4. Serve immediately and enjoy!

What’s the Best Fruit for Oat Milk Smoothies?

I’m a huge fan of fruit smoothies. But while I love most combinations, there are a few fruits that work well, and a few that don’t.

For example, oranges don’t work great because the citrus can curdle the milk, and the texture isn’t always smooth.

Similarly, watery fruits, like melon, will water down the texture and make it slushy.

With that in mind, here are my go-to fruits for making oat milk smoothies:

• Blueberries, raspberries, or mixed berries
• Mango
• Peach
• Pineapple
• Strawberries 
• Pineapple

How to Sweeten Smoothies

I said before that most smoothies need a sweetener. And if you’ve ever made one at home with just fruit, I bet you know what I mean.

Somehow, when you buy them in a cafe or store (hello, Starbucks smoothies!), they’re always so much more flavorful. And that’s because they typically add simple syrup - a mix of water and sugar.

That little bit of sweetness enhances the fruit, making every sip better than the last.

But if you don’t want to add sugar, you could try my go-to sugar-free coffee syrup.

Or, here are a few great options for sweetening smoothies:

1. Super ripe fruits. Yes, I already said that even ripe fruits need sweeteners. But if you have something super sweet and incredibly ripe, it should do the trick.
2. Dried fruits. Soak dates, figs, or raisins in some water, then blitz them into the smoothie.
3. Honey. An obvious and delicious choice.
4. Maple syrup. This is ideal for anyone who doesn’t like the taste of honey.
5. Agave nectar. It’s just like honey and maple syrup, but it’s better for your blood sugar.
6. Stevia. Low-calorie sweeteners will work well if you want to add sugar without the pesky calories.
7. Coffee syrups. Depending on the flavor of your smoothie, you could add all kinds of coffee syrups to add sweetness and flavor. For example, my pumpkin syrup would work well in a pumpkin and banana smoothie.
8. Yogurt. Since you’re already adding something milky, it makes sense to up the creamy texture and use flavored yogurt to add sweetness.