A peanut butter oatmeal smoothie is the perfect way to start your day. It’s a quick and easy vegan breakfast or snack option that contains a lot of protein and fiber. Besides the creamy texture and prominent peanut flavor, this smoothie comes together with a handful of pantry staples, including oats, peanut butter, and banana. It’s a great smoothie to have along your weight loss journey, serving as a filling breakfast option during busy mornings.

If you are not a fan of oatmeal but want enjoy the health benefits of oats, blending them into a smoothie is a great way to do that. Oats offer protein, fiber, and complex carbohydrates, and some studies indicate that they may aid digestion and benefit heart health. Don’t worry about the oats making the smoothie taste too dry or grainy. While they may add a slightly grainy texture to the smoothie, the creaminess of the banana and peanut butter make this smoothie very enjoyable to drink. To make the smoothie extra creamy and almost milkshake-like, make sure to peel, slice, and freeze the bananas overnight. Frozen bananas are the ticket to the perfect smoothie!

When it comes to which oats to add to this smoothie, you should choose rolled oats or quick oats. Both varieties are great because they are soft and chewy, therefore they blend easily. Do not use steel cut oats, unless you want an unpleasant smoothie drinking experience. Because oats are great sources of fiber, they help fill you up and keep you from snacking between meals. That’s great news for your weight loss efforts!