5 Minute Strawberry-Banana-Oat Smoothie
This strawberry banana smoothie with oats is a great nourishing smoothie idea for kids, toddlers, teens, and grown-ups, too! Finally, a smoothie that’s a wholesome option for the whole family. This recipe uses frozen fruit, a milk of your choice (regular, almond, oat, coconut), and is made without yogurt.
Kids Favorite Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Looking for a smoothie you can serve to your entire family?
Then, I’ve got you!
Made with strawberries, bananas, oats, and chia seeds, this smoothie is packed with flavor.. PLUS, it’s made in less than 5 minutes.
The strawberries and bananas make it over-the-top tasty, and the oats give it some staying power, so your kiddos won’t get hungry five minutes after you serve it.
Spiced with a little vanilla extract and sweetened with a drizzle of honey, this smoothie can almost be passed off as a 🍓🍌 milkshake… almost!
I serve this smoothie to my kids on a busy weekday morning on the way to school, while I have mine after a workout or morning walk. It’s perfect any time of the day!
If you are looking for more easy smoothie ideas for kids, then be sure to check out our Peach Pie Smoothie, this reader-favorite Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie with Hidden Veggies, Kid-Favorite Green Smoothies, or this easy Cold Buster Smoothie. You can also find more recipes and information in my best-selling cookbook Little Foodies: Recipes for Babies and Toddlers with Taste.
Strawberry Oatmeal Smoothie Ingredients
- Frozen strawberries: frozen works best, but fresh will also work.
- Banana: makes this smoothie wonderfully creamy, use frozen if you can, but fresh will also work.
- Oats: rolled oats or instant oats are best, as they have a more neutral flavor and a softer texture, which makes them easier to blend.
- Chia seeds: optional
- Vanilla extract: for a touch of flavor.
- Honey: adding a sweetener is optional, but adding honey is a great way to sweeten smoothies naturally; you can also use maple syrup, agave nectar, or 2 pitted dates.
- Milk: you can make this smoothie using any milk you prefer – regular or any plant-based milk such as almond, coconut, oat or soy.
- Ice: if not using a frozen banana, add in a few ice cubes.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Optional Smoothie Mix-Ins
- frozen cauliflower
- hemp heart seeds
- collagen powder
- vanilla protein powder
- a handful of spinach or kale (it will turn the smoothie greenish-brownish but it will taste delicious)
- ground flaxseeds
Recipe Tips
- Smoothies are best served as soon as you have made it. But you can store any leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
- For a thicker smoothie, use frozen peaches and bananas. If using fresh, add in 4-6 ice cubes.
- Make sure you blend for at least 1-2 minutes or until everything is completely broken down. No kid wants a mouthful of frozen cauliflower, so make sure it’s smooth before pouring.
Get the recipe: 5 Minute Strawberry-Banana-Oat Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries, frozen or fresh
- 1 banana frozen works best, but fresh works as well
- 1/4 cup oats, old fashioned or instant
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp honey, optional
- 1 cup milk, regular or any plain plant-based milk
- 1/2 cup ice, only if using fresh banana
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a blender.
- On medium-high speed, blend for 1-2 minutes or until all ingredients are combined and smooth.
- Pour into cups and serve immediately for best results.
Notes
Toddlers
- Toddlers can help measure and pour the ingredients into the blender.
- They can help put the lid on the blender and push start. Note: make sure to talk about not touching the blender blade while making something in the blender, as it can be sharp.
- Have them pour their smoothie into their own cup.
Kids
- You can pretty much let older kids make this recipe by themselves.
- They can pick out and measure all of the ingredients. Note: make sure to talk about not touching the blender blade while making something in the blender, as it can be sharp.
- Have them pour the smoothie into their own cup as well as a second cup for you!
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16 Comments on “5 Minute Strawberry-Banana-Oat Smoothie”
Toddler loved it. Snuck in some cauliflower!
Great idea, Christina!
This was a great recipe for my grandchildren.
Hi! I read somewhere else that you can’t freeze already blended smoothies that have milk in it. Could you confirm how your already blended smoothies turn out once they’ve thawed from frozen? Would love to be able to make a batch and freeze extras. Thank you for your time! Also, it’s ok to serve uncooked oats to 12 month old ? Just checking
Yes, there is no problem freezing and then serving milk. I just pop the smoothie into the freezer and when I want it I take it out and put it into the fridge overnight (this does take some pre-planning). It is not as thick as a regular smoothie but still delicious. You will need to shake the smoothie to get all the ingredients mixed back together. Yes, this amount of oats is fine.
My daughter loved it, she kept saying how yummy it was as she was drinking it! My only tip is to definitely add some honey (for over 1yrs) if your bananas aren’t very ripe, as it’s a bit tart otherwise. I chose not to add it initially, but I felt it needed it. Great recipe – thank you!
So happy to hear how much your daughter loves this recipe! Yes, depending on how sweet your strawberries and bananas are, you may need to adjust the sweetness.
Hello,
If I omit the ice, am I able to make these ahead and freeze in portions, then defrost overnight when ready to drink?
Yes! I usually make mine with the ice and then freeze for later, but I believe you can leave out the ice and freeze as well.
Whats the best way to freeze them ? Like container wise and do you put all the ingredients in the blender, blend them, and then unthaw them some how?
I put my leftover smoothie in a ball jar with a lid in the freezer. I then take them out of the freezer the night before I want to serve and put them into the fridge. In the morning, I shake them up and serve. But you can re-blend if you want to add more ice for a thicker smoothie.
I know that this is a strawberry banana smoothie, but my daughter is allergic to strawberries. Do you have any other recommendations for berries that go well in this smoothie too? Thank you. 🙂
Blueberries or raspberries would also be amazing! Or even peaches or mango. Let me know which you try and how it goes:)
Good sharing, for healthy purpose, Chia seeds offer the highest volume of Omega-3, as well as addition fiber (soluble and insoluble) along with vitamins or perhaps minerals you don’t usually get whenever you take sea food oil. Chia seeds giving you long lasting energy during the day moving in deep, restful sleep during the night time. May read this article about Chia seeds at: http://kidbuxblog.com/chia-seeds-is-the-most-extremely-versatile-superfood-and-vegetarian-supply-of-omega-3/
Do you have any recommendations for serving smoothies to toddlers? Refillable pouch? Cup with straw, water bottle? My 16 mo daughter would down this ‘milkshake’! 🙂
Great question! There are a couple cups I have found work for us. Thinkbaby has a great sippy cup that is leak proof and has a big enough straw that you can clean out if needed. I did have to snip the end off the part of the straw that you suck on so the girls could get the smoothies faster. I also love this brand from Target called Bueno. It is a regular cup with lid and straw but the straw has this little lip on the inside part so your kid can’t pull the straw out. It’s not leak proof but Parker (18 months) does a pretty good job with it. I also like the cups from Target in the kid plate/utensil/cup aisle (usually by the baking stuff) that have the cup, lid and a spiral straw. Not leak proof either but the straw doesn’t just fall out. The straw is hard to clean so wash it out right after each use. You can find these on sale for $2 so it’s not that big of deal if they don’t last forever. Longest reply ever:)
xo, Michele