Description
This refreshing Apple Smoothie combines the natural sweetness of Honeycrisp apples with creamy Greek yogurt, protein powder, and a hint of cinnamon to create a nutritious and delicious drink perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Dairy
- 1 Honeycrisp apple, peeled and chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 cup milk (use your favorite type, such as dairy, almond, or oat milk)
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
Protein and Flavorings
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 3 tablespoons old fashioned oats
- 1 tablespoon almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 1 Medjool date, pitted and chopped (or 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for sprinkling
Other
- Big scoop of ice (for thickening)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the peeled and chopped Honeycrisp apple, milk, vanilla protein powder, plain Greek yogurt, old fashioned oats, almond butter, chopped Medjool date, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and a big scoop of ice to a blender.
- Blend Smooth: Blend all ingredients on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy without any chunks. Adjust consistency if needed by adding more milk or ice.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into a glass and sprinkle a little extra cinnamon on top for garnish. Enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute almond butter with peanut butter or any nut/seed butter you prefer.
- If you don’t have a Medjool date, use pure maple syrup to add natural sweetness.
- Use your favorite milk—dairy or plant-based—to adjust to your dietary preferences.
- Adding oats boosts fiber and makes the smoothie more filling.
- For a colder smoothie, use frozen apple chunks instead of fresh.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: apple smoothie, healthy smoothie, protein smoothie, breakfast smoothie, Honeycrisp apple smoothie
