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Oatmeal Raisin Smoothie - Cozy, Cookie-Inspired Breakfast in a Glass

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned; not instant)
  • 1/3 cup raisins (golden or regular)
  • 1 medium ripe banana (frozen for extra creaminess)
  • 1 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened almond, oat, or soy)
  • 1/2 cup plain or vanilla yogurt (Greek for extra protein, or regular)
  • 1–2 teaspoons pure maple syrup or honey (optional, to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2–1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt (balances sweetness)
  • 4–6 ice cubes (optional, for a colder, thicker texture)

Method
 

  1. Soak the raisins (optional but recommended): Add raisins to a small bowl and cover with hot water for 10 minutes. Drain well. This softens them and blends away any chewiness.
  2. Pre-grind the oats (optional for ultra-smooth texture): Pulse rolled oats in the blender until they look like a fine flour. This helps the smoothie turn silky.
  3. Load the blender: Add milk, yogurt, banana, soaked raisins, oats, vanilla, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. If you want an extra-cold smoothie, add ice.
  4. Blend until completely smooth: Start on low, then increase to high for 45–60 seconds. Scrape down the sides if needed and blend again.
  5. Taste and adjust: Add maple syrup or honey if you want more sweetness. If it’s too thick, splash in more milk. If it’s thin, add a few ice cubes or another spoonful of oats and blend again.
  6. Serve immediately: Pour into a chilled glass. For a cookie-like finish, sprinkle a little cinnamon on top.