Toasted Coconut-Oat Brrrnana Smoothie

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Toasted Coconut-Oat Brrrnana Smoothie

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Super food & super delicious is this smoothie made with toasted whole oats, coconut and frozen dark chocolate covered bananas.

Prep time
5 mins
Cook time
15 mins
Yield
1 serving

Ingredients

For the Toasted-Coconut Oats

  • 1 1/2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons agave nectar

For the Smoothie

  • 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon toasted coconut-nuts
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk, regular or lite
  • 4 slices (1 pack from 6 pack box) frozen dark chocolate covered banana slices with almonds
  • 2 teaspoons agave nectar or to taste
  • 4 ice cubes
  • 1 dollop Greek yogurt

Instructions

  1. For toasted coconut-oats: Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring, until oats just begin to clump together. Spread mixture out over a rimmed baking sheet. Bake, stirring every 5 minutes, for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool. Makes 1 1/2 cups. For smoothie: Reserve 1 teaspoon of toasted coconut oat mixture. Combine all remaining ingredients in blender until smooth. Pour into glass. Top with a small dollop of yogurt and reserved oats. Makes 1 serving.

Cook’s notes

Toasted Coconut-Oats can be made ahead of time and stored in air-tight container.

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