Cinnamon bun in smoothie form? Oh yes! This smoothie is a great recipe to add to your new years resolution. It imitates the flavors of a cinnamon roll without the overload of calories, and it’s nutritious! It’s a breeze to throw together too, so you aren’t spending hours making and waiting for cinnamon rolls.
You know me and cinnamon rolls, I’m obsessed, so I just had to try it in breakfast smoothie form. This is light yet creamy, and it’s flavor will also likely remind you of horchata. If you wanted you could also swap out the cream cheese for a few ounces of low fat or fat free greek yogurt. You’d still get the creaminess and slight tang. Just make sure with the banana in this recipe that it’s nicely ripened as this will add the majority of sweetness to the smoothie. This delicious and filling smoothie makes for a great start to your day. You could even add in some protein powder to make a protein smoothie.Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1/2 frozen ripe banana
- 1/2 cup almond milk (original)
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, plus more to taste
- 1/4 cup quick oats
- 1 oz low fat cream cheese (or 3 oz plain Greek yogurt)
- 3 - 4 ice cubes
Directions
- Add all ingredients to a blender and process until smooth. Serve immediately.
- Recipe Source: adapted lightly from popsugar
Taylor @ FoodFaithFitness: Cinnamon buns are my most favorite ever and I love that I can have a drink-able version for breakfast! Love the cream cheese additon…hello cream cheese “icing!” Yum! December 27, 2013 at 2:56pm
Jaclyn: Ha ha I am right there with you on the “icing”! :) January 11, 2014 at 3:22pm
Laura @ Lauras Baking Talent: What a yummy way to keep the New Years resolution :) December 27, 2013 at 3:26pm
Rachel @ Bakerita: LOVE this!! Looks so so delicious, and it’s still pretty healthy. Definitely must try. December 27, 2013 at 3:48pm
Kayle (The Cooking Actress): whaaaaat??! HOW COOL! Looove December 28, 2013 at 6:26am
ATasteOfMadness: I have made a cinnamon bun smoothie before, and I can say it was great. Yours looks perfect, I think I want to try this one out! December 28, 2013 at 4:04pm
Avra-Sha Faohla: This also works with regular yogurt and regular milk. At least, that’s how I made it, and I liked it!
Whole grains? Check! Protein? Check! Fruit? Check! No added sugar? Check! Definitely healthy. ;)
Of course, if one really wants a sweet smoothie, by all means add sugar, but I think this is great as is.
Thank you for sharing! December 31, 2013 at 9:07pm
Jaclyn: Thanks for the comment! January 11, 2014 at 3:21pm
Claire: Do you have any substitution suggestions for the banana or can you not taste it very much? I really hate bananas. January 7, 2014 at 9:31pm
Jaclyn: I’d recommend checking out this link – I’m opposite I love bananas so my opinion probably wouldn’t count :) -http://www.thekitchn.com/question-smoothies-without-banana-168181 January 15, 2014 at 11:33pm
anita: I’ve been making this as my dessert lately and it’s so delicious! Thanks for sharing! February 11, 2014 at 11:11am
Jaclyn: I’m so glad you like this smoothie Anita! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment! February 18, 2014 at 10:37pm
Siena: i love the recipe! March 21, 2015 at 7:53am
Win: Thanks for more smoothie recipes. January 20, 2016 at 9:15am