Ingredients
- 2 crisp apples (Honeycrisp or Gala), cored and chopped
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Ice, as needed
Instructions
- Load the blender. Add the milk first, then the yogurt, chopped apple, frozen banana, oats, spices, maple syrup, and vanilla.
- Blend. Blend 60 seconds until completely smooth — the oats need the full time to disappear.
- Adjust. Add a handful of ice for a frostier texture, or a splash of milk if too thick.
- Taste. Taste and adjust the cinnamon or maple to your liking.
- Serve. Pour into glasses, dust with extra cinnamon, and serve immediately.
💡 Smoothie smarts
Leave the apple skin on — it blends in fine and adds fiber and color. The oats make it genuinely filling, like a drinkable bowl of oatmeal. A crisp, sweet apple (Honeycrisp, Gala, Fuji) beats a mealy one every time.
Common questions
Do I need to peel the apple?
No — the skin blends right in and adds fiber. Just core it and chop.
Can I make it the night before?
Yes — refrigerate overnight; shake well in the morning. The oats thicken it, so add a splash of milk.
Can I add protein powder?
A scoop of vanilla protein powder fits right in with the pie-spice flavor.
Is it kid-friendly?
Very — it tastes like a milkshake. Kids love it with a dollop of whipped cream on top.
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