Smoothies & drinks

Banana, oat and milk smoothie

Name: Banana, oat and milk smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 portions
Ingredients: 1 item ripe banana; 200 ml pasteurised semi-skimmed milk; 2 tbsp rolled oats; 1 tsp honey

A filling, caffeine-free smoothie made with pasteurised milk, banana and oats, ready in minutes.

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 0 min
Total: 5 min
Portions: 1

Easy
Trying to conceive
Vegetarian
Quick and easy
Calcium-containing
Budget-friendly

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Portions

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Only swaps that keep this recipe pregnancy-safe are offered. Allergen information below updates when you choose one.

Dairy-free alternative: use unsweetened fortified oat drink instead of pasteurised milk
Gluten-free alternative: use certified gluten-free oats instead of rolled oats

Ingredients

For 1 portion. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.

1 item ripe banana
200 ml pasteurised semi-skimmed milk
2 tbsp rolled oats
1 tsp honey

This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.

Method

Step 1. Peel and slice the banana.
Step 2. Put the banana, milk, oats and honey into a blender.
Step 3. Blend until smooth.
Step 4. Pour into a glass and serve straight away.

Allergens for your selection

Contains: Milk
Contains: Cereals containing gluten

Ingredient brands and substitutions can change allergen content. Always check the labels on the products you buy.

Food-Safety Notes

Always use pasteurised milk, not unpasteurised or raw milk.
Wash the blender jug and utensils thoroughly before use.
This drink is caffeine-free; the NHS advises keeping total caffeine intake to 200mg a day or less.

Supplements and drinks

The NHS advises taking a 400 microgram folic acid supplement every day while trying for a baby and until you are 12 weeks pregnant. Folate-containing foods do not replace that supplement. Some people are advised to take a higher dose — ask your GP.
The NHS advises considering a daily 10 microgram vitamin D supplement, particularly between October and early March.
The NHS advises avoiding alcohol if you could become pregnant, and limiting caffeine to 200mg a day in pregnancy. Recipes here contain no alcohol.

Allergens

Contains: Milk
Contains: Cereals containing gluten

Ingredient brands and substitutions can change allergen content. Always check the labels on the products you buy.

Storage, freezing and reheating

In the fridge: Best drunk immediately; if needed, keep chilled for up to a few hours in a sealed container.
Freezing: Not suitable for freezing.
Reheating limit: Reheat only the portion you plan to eat.

Approximate nutrition per portion

Energy: 260 kcal
Protein: 10 g
Carbohydrates: 42 g
Fibre: 3.5 g
Fat: 6 g
Saturated fat: 2.5 g
Salt: 0.2 g
Calcium: 240 mg
Folate: 25 µg

All figures are approximate and will vary with the products and portion sizes you use.

Key nutrients: Calcium, Fibre.

Sources

Vitamins and minerals — Calcium — NHS, reviewed 25 July 2026
Foods to avoid in pregnancy — caffeine — NHS, reviewed 25 July 2026

Written by Antega Editorial Team · Reviewed status: Published · Last reviewed 25 July 2026

Important information

Antega's Trying to Conceive Recipes are provided for general information and meal inspiration for anyone hoping to conceive, including partners. They are not a personalised diet plan, they are not fertility treatment, and no food or recipe can be said to improve fertility or guarantee conception. They do not replace advice from your GP, midwife, fertility specialist, registered dietitian or another qualified healthcare professional. Speak to a healthcare professional before making significant dietary changes, particularly if you have allergies, diabetes, PCOS, endometriosis, coeliac disease, a thyroid condition, another medical condition or specific dietary requirements.

If you have PCOS, endometriosis, diabetes, coeliac disease, a thyroid condition or another medical condition, ask your GP or a registered dietitian how these meal ideas fit your own care plan.