This Greek oaty breakfast smoothie is an excellent source of fiber and protein and a delicious and healthy way to begin your day! With fewer ingredients, it takes only a few minutes to make this delicious high-protein smoothie.

This recipe includes bananas, an excellent source of potassium, which is especially important if you are working out a lot. And, of course, the greek yogurt and protein powder in this smoothie is loaded with calcium and protein.  

Watch Our Healthy And Easy Smoothie Recipe With Greek Yogurt To Start The Day Below:

-1 cup sliced (150g) fresh or frozen banana

-¼ cup (1 oz or 28g) rolled oats

-½ cup (125g) greek yogurt

-1 scoop whey protein

-1 tsp (3g) chia seeds

-¼ tsp (1.42g) cinnamon powder

-Ice cubes

-Add all the ingredients to the blender except the ice

-Blend slowly first and then increase the speed.

-Check and add some ice cubes if you want them to be colder and less thick; blend them again

-Serve it in a tall or short glass, garnished with a few sliced bananas and chia seeds

Bananas Are Good For Weight Loss

Bananas provide quick energy and adequate amounts of minerals, potassium, and magnesium to support heart health. Many studies say fiber intake from vegetables and fruits like bananas positively affects weight loss as they are high in fiber or protein. ¹https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23885994/, ²https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12620529/, ³https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20022464/

Unripe bananas are high in resistant starch, which gives a sense of fullness after eating, thus reducing appetite. Bananas’ sweet taste makes them a fantastic food for weight loss as their taste helps satisfy cravings for sweets.

Oats

No one can doubt oats’ health benefits as they are an incredibly versatile ingredient and one of the world’s healthiest grains, a good source of minerals, some B vitamins, and antioxidants and are a rich source of complex carbs and fiber.

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Greek Yogurt

Greek yogurt is a probiotics-rich food that supports healthy intestinal health, a good source of calcium essential for bone health. It is also low in sugar than regular yogurt as the whey is removed, resulting in a thicker, creamier yogurt with a sharp taste.

Whey Protein 

We all have questions in our minds. How much protein should I eat daily? The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein is a modest 0.8g of protein per kg of body weight. The above high-protein smoothie recipe provides 42g in total, including the protein from whey protein.

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Whey protein is considered a functional food and supplement with immune-enhancing and health-promoting properties. In moderation, coupled with regular resistance exercise, it can improve and promote lean muscle mass growth.

Chia Seeds

Chia seeds are a superb source of omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, soluble fiber, iron, and calcium. Several studies suggest that chia seeds, due to the high percentage of fatty acids present, can be crucial for health due to their antioxidant and antimicrobial activity. ⁴https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6994964/

Animal studies have linked chia seeds with a beneficial effect on cholesterol levels, weight loss, and increased satiety.

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Cinnamon

Cinnamon is a spice that adds color and flavor to food and has antioxidant, antibiotic, and anti-inflammatory properties. Some research shows cinnamon may be suitable for people with diabetes and may lower blood sugar. ⁵https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4466762/

If you are looking for a combo of delicious taste, creamy texture, cheap, healthy diet, and accessibility throughout the year, there is only one such smoothie.

Also, considering the health benefits of the ingredients that go into this smoothie, it is more or less an ideal choice for both weight watchers and those trying to put on some muscle.

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