Incredibly healthy and delicious, this quick cinnamon roll breakfast smoothie is the perfect breakfast to start off the day!
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Easy Breakfast or Snack
Oats are a breakfast staple for me. Whether I’m enjoying overnight oats, a no-bake breakfast cookie or this healthy breakfast smoothie, they are usually always included in my morning meal.
To mix things up from my typical morning fruit smoothie, I made this cinnamon roll breakfast smoothie with oats and it was delicious. It is healthy, yummy and so quick and easy to make. Plus it’s made with simple ingredients that I bet you already have on hand.
This smoothie has a warm flavor from cinnamon, which really makes you feel like you are eating my one hour cinnamon rolls for breakfast, and the oats and yogurt will keep you full and powered up for the day. It’s one of my favorite healthy easy smoothie recipes!
Why We Love This Breakfast Smoothie
- Only 5 minutes to make. The thing I love most about smoothies is that they only take five minutes to make and there’s hardly any cleanup. This cinnamon smoothie is no exception!
- Protein packed. This recipe is packed with protein to keep you feeling fuller longer throughout the morning. You can thank the oats and Greek yogurt for that!
- Grab and go. This breakfast smoothie is great for busy mornings! Quickly pop all the ingredients into your blender, give it a quick blend and then your breakfast is ready to take on the road.
- Indulgent flavor. You get the same delicious flavors as your favorite cinnamon roll from Cinnabon, but in smoothie form. It’s a healthy breakfast idea to help curb those sweet cravings.
Recipe Ingredients
See full printable recipe below.
- Rolled oats: I love to use organic old-fashioned oats.
- Plain Greek yogurt: You could use a vanilla yogurt as well.
- Brown sugar: You can also substitute with coconut sugar or omit all together.
- Almond milk: This is easy to swap with regular milk or oat milk as well.
- Cinnamon: The cinnamon adds the perfect flavor.
- Vanilla: A dash of vanilla really helps to bring out the sweet flavor.
- Banana: The banana adds the perfect sweetness and creaminess.
Freezing Bananas
Using a frozen banana is my favorite way to make this breakfast smoothie extra thick and creamy. Learning how to freeze bananas has never been easier! Just peel and slice the bananas and freeze until hard. Then transfer to a freezer bag and store in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Variations
- Protein powder. Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder for extra protein.
- Sweetener. Use coconut sugar, maple syrup or 1-2 mejdool dates instead of brown sugar for a healthier alternative. Or you can omit the sugar all together for a more subtle sweetness.
- Type of milk. My milk preference is unsweetened almond milk, but feel free to use milk of choice (oat, nut, soy, regular).
- Healthy fats. Add in some chopped pecans, chia seeds, flax seeds or a spoonful of peanut butter (or your favorite nut butter).
- Make vegan. Swap the Greek yogurt with a plant based yogurt alternative.
How to Make a Cinnamon Roll Smoothie
- Combine. Add the oats, yogurt, sugar, almond milk, cinnamon, vanilla and banana in the blender. I’ve found that adding the milk and yogurt in first will help the smoothie blend easier.
- Blend. Use a high power blender to blend until smooth.
- Adjust to taste. Give it a taste and make any adjustments if needed. Add a little more cinnamon or sugar to sweeten, or more yogurt or frozen banana for a thicker consistency. Then top with a sprinkle of cinnamon right before serving!
5 star review
“Delicious! I’m 6 weeks postpartum and was wanting to have something lighter and healthier for breakfast. This tastes so satisfying and is filling!”
– Jennifer
Recipe FAQs
Yes! Which makes it perfect for those with a gluten sensitivity or allergy. Just make sure your oats have a “gluten-free” label before using.
The banana gives this smoothie a creamy texture and sweet flavor, so making the recipe without it will likely alter the flavor and consistency.
You could try adding in a handful of ice to keep it creamy or adding in an apple for more sweetness and flavor.
This one definitely is! It’s filled with protein, healthy fats, fiber and antioxidants. Talk about the perfect way to start the day!
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Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Smoothie
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Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats , I prefer organic old-fashioned
- ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 Tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon , plus more for topping
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 frozen banana
Optional: 2 Tablespoons pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- In a blender, blend oats, yogurt, sugar, almond milk, cinnamon, vanilla, and banana until smooth.
- Top with cinnamon, if desired. Serve and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Recipe contributed by Jane from Baking-Ginger for I Heart Naptime.
Categorized as: American, Beverages, Breakfast, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Reader Favorites, Smoothies, Sweet Breakfast, Vegetarian
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
Does it keep well in the fridge? If this makes two servings can I save the second serving for the next day?
It should be fine in the fridge for a day! :)
My banana isn’t frozen? Will it still be good
Yes. You may just want to add ice or it will be super thin.
Yes. Tasted good, it a little chalky because of the oats. I drink a smoothie every morning, so this was a good alternative.
Quite good. I do, however, prefer my smoothies to be thicker, and this one was pretty thin. I even added double the frozen banana. It might be nice to have an optional “thicker” ingredient.
This is definitely a thinner recipe. You could try adding ice next time to get the consistency you would like. :)
I Use half a cup of almond milk instead of 1 and I found it to be a better consistency; a lot thicker. Overall it was a really good recipe. My friends and Family really liked it!
Thanks for sharing! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! :)
Does the macros change if you had the protein powder?
Hi! No, the protein powder is not included. If you add protein powder I would track that separate. Most add about 15-20 grams of protein.
Can you omit the oats?
It will be a little thinner, but that should be fine.
Made this today. Yum!!
I was sold at “cinnamon roll” but love that this is also quick and healthy! Can’t wait to start the New Year off right with this recipe!
What a great fall breakfast smoothie I love all the flavors and brings a warmth to the holiday spirit as well!
This is the perfect breakfast smoothie! Healthy, flavorful and delicious!
I don’t like nuts or Almond milk. Can I use regular milk instead and omit the nuts?
Absolutely!
Someone asked about substitution for the nuts. I actually didn’t have any pecans at home so I used 2Tbsp. of sunflower seeds. Tastes terrific. I also am using up some rye flakes that I have here and have mixed those up with the oats. This is so yummy! Thanks for the recipe.
Looks and tastes great! And from what ive seen cinnamon is very healty to eat!
With a little less milk & yogurt, & lack of blender, this would make great overnight refrigerator oats!
It would! :)
This smoothie looks delicious! I’m a lover of all things cinnamon rolls, so I’m sure I’m going to love this too!
Paige
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This sounds delicious!
I can’t eat pecans, though – do they just make the smoothie a bit thicker, or are they just for flavour? Is there any non-nut alternatives I can put in instead?
I’m assuming that skim milk will work in lieu of almond (as a matter of taste preference)?
The pecans add some fiber and protein as well as flavor; if you can have any nuts, substitute with what you like; or, try adding flax or hemp seeds or omit altogether if needed. And yes! The skim milk will work as an excellent replacement. :)
I have some oats that I have been wanting to use up. This smoothie looks like the perfect thing to do that.
This must be absolutely delicious!! Definitely going to pin this for later!! =)
I made this smoothie for breakfast this morning and split it with my husband. He doesn’t care for yogurt in anything, but he liked this! Thanks for sharing!