# Banana Oats Smoothie with Walnuts > [!metadata]- Metadata > **Published:** [[2025-10-27|October 27, 2025]] > **Key Ingredients:** Oats, Banana, Yogurt, Walnuts > **Tags:** #🌐 #recipe #breakfast #smoothie #vegetarian #quick-recipe ![[00 - Meta/Attachments/Recipes/banana-oats-smoothie-1.jpg]] A wholesome breakfast smoothie combining oats, ripe banana, and yogurt for sustained energy. Topped with crunchy walnuts for added nutrition and texture. ## Preparation Time - **Prep:** 10 mins - **Cook:** 5 mins - **Total:** 15 mins - **Servings:** 1 ## Ingredients - 2 tbsp oats - 3/4 cup milk - 1/4 cup plain, low-fat yogurt - 1 banana, peeled and cut into 3-4 pieces - 2 tsp honey - 1 tbsp walnuts, chopped ## Instructions 1. **Cook the oats:** Cook oats in 1/2 cup water and allow to cool (2-3 minutes) 2. **Blend base:** In blender, combine cooked oats, yogurt, chopped banana, honey, and a little milk 3. **First blend:** Blend until smooth 4. **Add milk:** Add remaining milk and blend again 5. **Finish:** Add chopped walnuts and serve chilled ## Notes - **Make ahead:** Prepare cooked oats the night before and refrigerate - **Substitutions:** Use powdered dry roasted oats instead of cooking if preferred - **Sweetness:** Adjust honey to taste preference - **Storage:** Best served immediately while chilled