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.
This sounds so good. I love a healthy shake that tastes like dessert!
Right?! It’s the best!
This was so good! Just the perfect amount of sweet, I loved it.
I’m so happy to hear you loved the recipe, Justine!
Any chance I can replace brown sugar with something else? Sweetener? Honey?
You could sub with coconut sugar, honey or maple syrup! Or leave it out all together if you’d like (it won’t be as sweet but you’ll still get some sweetness from the banana).
Thank you so much for the reply! It turned out delicious! One last question, can I make this the night before and keep it in the fridge overnight?
So glad to hear that! I haven’t tried, so I’m not sure how the consistency would hold up overnight. If you give it a shot, let me know how it goes!
Absolutely delicious!! I am a cinnamon lover so adding more to the top was a must!
So happy to hear it was a success!
Delicious!
Thanks for sharing.
You are so welcome!
Does the banana have to be frozen?
Using a frozen banana helps make the consistency thick and creamy :) You could use a fresh banana but the texture will most likely be a little more runny.
I add about a cup of ice when I use a banana that isn’t frozen. Tastes just as good!
Sooooooo delicious!!! I make it all the time. It’s my weekend treat! Thank you
So happy to hear you love it, Vicki! Thanks for your comment and review :)
I made this with a few of the recommended modifications as well as my own and it was amazing!
I used half cottage cheese and half Greek yogurt, substituted 3 dates for the sugar, only used half of a banana and doubled the cinnamon. This was super creamy and very filling. Next time I may add the chia seeds!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Mindy! Thank you for sharing your substitutions :)
Very Yummy! Instead of brown sugar I used coconut sugar. I did not add protein powder, but I did add pecans. This smoothie is a great breakfast treat!
I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed it, Sunny!
Can you do this without the banana?
I haven’t tried, but I’m afraid the consistency wouldn’t be the same. If you give it a shot, let me know how it goes!
Delicious! I added chia seeds and half an apple for extra fiber and protein
So glad you enjoyed it, Jen :)
Can I replace brown sugar with something else? Maybe honey? I am on a diet and I can’t really use sugar
I haven’t tried but I would think you can sub honey or maple syrup. Let me know how it goes if you give it a shot!
I made this for my breakfast and it was delicious! Make sure you have organic oats.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! :)
Any suggestions on what to replace the yogurt with?
Hi Alexa! I would probably only substitute a different type of yogurt in this recipe. Unfortunately I think it would be too thin if you just substituted milk.
What about using cottage cheese instead of yogurt. I have used cottage cheese in other smoothie recipes and I prefer it to the flavor of yogurt.
That should be fine if you prefer the flavor!
Delicious! My kids liked it too.
I’m so glad your family enjoyed it! :)
I made this smoothie with the only substitution being whole milk instead of almond (treenut allergy :/) and it was incredible! I will be making this again and again. Thank you so much for sharing!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for your comment Mary! :)
what could you add in places of the banana?
You could use any frozen fruit you prefer, however it will alter the taste. The banana adds a mild flavor but helps add the creaminess and thickness from it being frozen.
Do you have to use almond milk or can you use any milk.
Any milk is fine! :)