Chocolate Oatmeal Smoothie

Jul 6, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Drinks Drinks beverages Vanilla: Extract Easy

A creamy smoothie blending milk, frozen banana, rolled oats, and unsweetened cocoa powder for a chocolate-flavored breakfast drink with a smooth texture and mild sweetness.

Prep 7 min

Cook —

Total 7 min

Servings 1

Diet —

Ingredients

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servings

¾ cup (180.0 ml)milk
1.0 mediumfrozen banana
¼ cup (20.0 g)old-fashioned rolled oats
1.0 tbsp (7.0 g)unsweetened cocoa powder
⅛ tspfine sea salt
½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
½ cup (120.0 ml)ice cubes

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Instructions

Add the milk to a high-speed blender first.
Add the frozen banana, rolled oats, unsweetened cocoa powder, fine sea salt, and vanilla extract.
Add the ice cubes.
Blend on low for 10 seconds, then increase to high and blend for 35–50 seconds, until completely smooth.
Check consistency and blend in 1–2 tablespoons additional milk if too thick, or a few extra ice cubes if too thin.
Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.

Tips

Use ripe frozen banana for natural sweetness and a creamy texture. Rolled oats can be soaked in milk for 5 minutes before blending to reduce grit.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make chocolate oatmeal smoothie?

Plan on 7 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.

Can I make chocolate oatmeal smoothie ahead?

Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed jar for up to 24 hours and shake or re-blend before drinking.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (2.5 ml). You can swap in the seeds of 1/2 vanilla bean, 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder instead.

A creamy smoothie blending milk, frozen banana, rolled oats, and unsweetened cocoa powder for a chocolate-flavored breakfast drink with a smooth texture and mild sweetness.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.

316 Calories / serving

8.8g Fat

54.0g Carbs

11.2g Protein

24.2g Sugar

Whole recipe (1 serving): ~316 cal · 9g fat · 54g carbs · 11g protein · 24g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 316 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 60 min·3.5 mi·~7000 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 43 min·2.2 mi·~4300 steps
Moderate cycling 32 min·6.4 mi
Swimming laps 44 min
Jogging 31 min·2.6 mi·~4950 steps
Stair climbing 29 min·~2600 steps
Dancing 51 min
Bodyweight circuit training 32 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 73 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.

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