Use a sweet apple like Honeycrisp or Fuji, leave the skin on for fiber, and let cinnamon and oats do the “pie crust” work.
Ingredients
You’ll need: Blender
Method
Core and chop the apple (no need to peel).
Add the milk, yogurt, oats, maple and cinnamon; blend for 15 seconds.
Add the apple and ice and blend until smooth, 45-60 seconds.
Tips
A basic blender may leave flecks of peel: peel the apple if that bothers you.
Nutrition per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 370
- Protein
- 21g
- Carbs
- 62g
- Sugar
- 40g
- Fiber
- 8g
- Fat
- 6g
Estimated from standard USDA values for the ingredients listed; brands vary.
Variations
Caramel apple: Blend in 1 Medjool date.
Green apple: Use Granny Smith and a bit more maple.
Nutrition at a glance
One serving has about 370 calories, 21 g protein, 8 g fiber and 40 g sugar, including any optional sweetener. That makes it a reasonable stand-alone breakfast. Values are estimates from USDA data for the exact amounts listed; swapping milks or yogurts changes them: try our smoothie calorie calculator to check your version.
Make it ahead
Pack the solid ingredients (fruit, greens, seeds, oats) into a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. In the morning, tip the bag into the blender, add the liquid and yogurt, and blend. A blended smoothie keeps in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours; shake before drinking. More on smoothie freezer packs.
Frequently asked questions
What apples are best for smoothies?
Sweet, crisp apples like Honeycrisp, Fuji or Gala.
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