Ingredients

makes 2

　　1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (not instant or quick-cooking)

　　1 cup plain yogurt

　　2 ripe bananas, cut into thirds, plus a few slices for topping

　　1 cup milk

　　4 teaspoons honey

　　1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

　　

Step 1

Combine oats, yogurt, banana thirds, milk, honey, and cinnamon in a blender; puree on high speed until smooth. Serve immediately, topped with slices of banana.

　　

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Step 2

If the ingredients in your smoothie don’t blend easily, simply add more liquid until everything incorporates. Adding some (or extra) banana will make any of these recipes thicker and creamier.

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