Apple Smoothie with Greek Yogurt, Almond Butter, and Cinnamon Recipe
A creamy and nutritious Apple Smoothie that blends fresh apple, protein powder, Greek yogurt, oats, and almond butter into a delicious and filling breakfast or snack option with a hint of cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 1 Honeycrisp apple, peeled and chopped (1 cup)
- 1 Medjool date, pitted and chopped (or 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup)
Dairy & Protein
- 1/2 cup milk (use your favorite kind)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
Pantry Items
- 3 tablespoons old fashioned oats
- 1 tablespoon almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for sprinkling
Others
- Big scoop of ice (to thicken)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a blender, add the peeled and chopped apple, milk, vanilla protein powder, plain Greek yogurt, old fashioned oats, almond butter, chopped Medjool date (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and a big scoop of ice to help thicken the smoothie.
- Blend Smoothly: Blend all the ingredients together until smooth and creamy, ensuring all the oats and apple pieces are fully blended.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the smoothie into a glass and sprinkle with a little additional ground cinnamon on top if desired. Enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- If you prefer a sweeter smoothie, add an extra date or a little honey instead of maple syrup.
- Use plant-based milk like almond or oat milk to make this smoothie vegan-friendly.
- To make it thicker, add more ice or oats.
- For a thinner consistency, reduce the ice or add more milk.
- You can substitute almond butter with peanut butter or any other nut butter as you like.
Keywords: apple smoothie, protein smoothie, healthy breakfast, almond butter smoothie, Greek yogurt smoothie, cinnamon apple smoothie
