Name: Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Smoothie Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 cup rolled oats (about 25 g); 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 medium ripe banana; 1 cup almond milk (240 ml); 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (120 g); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or to taste); 1 cup ice (about 150 g)

Description

This Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Smoothie is a delicious and nutritious way to start your day, combining the warm flavors of cinnamon and vanilla with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, banana, and Greek yogurt. It’s a creamy, naturally sweetened smoothie that tastes like a dessert but fuels your morning with fiber and protein.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

1/4 cup rolled oats (about 25 g)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

1 medium ripe banana
1 cup almond milk (240 ml)
1/2 cup Greek yogurt (120 g)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon maple syrup (or to taste)
1 cup ice (about 150 g)

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Instructions

Gather Ingredients: Collect all your ingredients including rolled oats, banana, almond milk, Greek yogurt, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and ice to ensure you have everything ready for the smoothie preparation.
Blend Base Ingredients: Place the rolled oats, banana, almond milk, and Greek yogurt into a blender. These form the creamy, nutritious base for your smoothie.
Add Flavors and Sweeteners: Add the ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and maple syrup to the blender. These ingredients bring the signature cinnamon roll flavor and sweetness to the smoothie.
Blend Until Smooth: Blend all the ingredients together until you achieve a smooth, creamy texture. If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more almond milk to reach your desired consistency.
Serve and Enjoy: Pour the smoothie into a glass and, if desired, garnish with extra cinnamon and a drizzle of maple syrup for an added touch of flavor. Enjoy immediately for the best taste and texture.

Notes

Use a ripe banana for natural sweetness and creaminess.
Adjust maple syrup to taste depending on your preferred sweetness level.
Oats add fiber and help keep you feeling full longer.
You can substitute almond milk with any other plant-based or dairy milk.
For a vegan version, ensure the Greek yogurt is a dairy-free alternative.
Adding ice helps chill and thicken the smoothie but can be adjusted for your texture preference.