Ingredients:

  • 1 cup 2% milk (or milk of choice)
  • 1/4 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup ice cubes
  • 1/3 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 2 tbsp all-natural creamy peanut butter
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 1 large banana, frozen and sliced into chunks
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp chia seeds

Instructions:

  1. Pour the milk into the blender jar first. Note: This creates a vortex that pulls the solids down.
  2. Add the Greek yogurt and vanilla extract.
  3. Spoon in the peanut butter directly into the center of the liquid.
  4. Layer the oats and chia seeds over the liquids.
  5. Add the protein powder and cinnamon. Note: Placing powder in the middle prevents it from sticking to the lid.
  6. Top with frozen banana chunks.
  7. Add the ice cubes last. Note: The weight of the ice helps push everything toward the blades.
  8. Pulse five times to break up the large frozen chunks.
  9. Blend on high for 45 to 60 seconds until the sound of the motor becomes a smooth, consistent hum.
  10. Pour immediately into a chilled glass until the surface is glossy and free of visible oat flecks.