Apple Cinnamon Smoothie (with banana)

caitlinbrae — Sun, 02 Oct 2022 13:37:00 +0000

Make this apple cinnamon smoothie with banana! Smoothies make an easy breakfast or snack, and are great to take on the go. For this apple smoothie you need six simple ingredients, a high speed blender, and a few minutes of time. Keep reading to find all the details!

Apple cinnamon smoothie

If you’re looking for a delicious fall smoothie, look no further. This fool proof smoothie will become your go-to recipe especially when apples are in season. The combination of apple and banana creates just the right consistency and flavor. Apples offer a sweet yet tart flavor and bananas offer a smooth and creamy profile. Pair them together and you’ll have a delicious apple pie smoothie.

Ingredients in this apple cinnamon smoothie

Here are the six ingredients you’ll need to make this recipe.

One medium apple is necessary for an apple smoothie! Gala and honey crisp apples work best. But feel free to your favorite type of apple.

Frozen banana helps create a creamy base. Please make sure your banana is frozen!

Cinnamon adds so much flavor! We will be adding one teaspoon.

Milk helps to blend all the ingredients together. Feel free to use cows milk, almond milk, or any dairy free milk of your choice.

Oats add texture and nutrition. You can use rolled oats or quick oats.

Lastly, almond butter adds thickness and creaminess. Feel free to use any nut butter of your choice, but please note this may change the flavor profile.

Why you’ll love love this apple cinnamon smoothie

What’s great about this apple banana smoothie is that it’s naturally sweet and taste likes a cinnamon fall treat.

Firstly, it only requires six simple ingredients.

This recipe is naturally sweetened with banana and apple.

Smoothies are packed with wholesome ingredients!

This apple pie smoothie makes the best grab and go and breakfast.

This recipe makes one large serving.

Additionally, for more smoothie inspiration give these recipes a try: Blueberry Smoothie with Banana or this Strawberry Banana Smoothie.

How to make

You need six simple ingredients and a high speed blender to make this recipe. Follow the steps outlined below!

STEP 1

Grab your high speed blender and all the ingredients: peeled apple, banana, cinnamon, milk, oats and almond butter.

STEP 2

Add all the ingredients into the blender.

STEP 3

Pulse ingredients in the blender until the smoothie is combined. Please note this smoothie will not be completely smooth due to the oats! In order to get this smoothie super smooth, you’ll want to blend a little longer than a traditional smoothie. This will take varying amounts of time depending on the type of blender you have. (*If the smoothie is too runny, add an additional ¼ cup of banana or apple. Alternatively, if the smoothie is too thick, add an additional ¼ cup of milk).

STEP 4

Pour the smoothie into one tall cup and enjoy!

Tips and tricks

Smoothies are super easy to make. Just throw all the ingredients in a blender and pulse until smooth. Here are a few tips and tricks to make your smoothie process easier.

Freeze bananas ahead of time. Freezing bananas ahead of ahead time is key! This will ensure your banana is fully frozen which will create a cold and creamy base.

Blend until smooth. Make sure to blend this smoothie until almost smooth and no chunks of banana and apple remain. This smoothie will have small flecks of oats so it won’t be 100% smooth.

Make a smoothie bowl. Instead of enjoying this smoothie out of a glass, make a loaded bowl! Smoothie bowls are a fun and tasty way to make smoothies more wholesome. Add chopped apples, walnuts, cinnamon, or pecans and a drizzle of almond butter on top. And bam, you have a delicious meal.

What makes smoothies nutritious

Smoothies are a great way to get in fruits (and vegetables) into a delicious and flavorful smoothie. This apple smoothie packs the flavor as well as the nutrition! Let’s take a minute to break down the nutritional profile.

Apples not only offer delicious a sweet flavor but they also offer a wide variety of vitamins and nutrients. They are great source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, and potassium (to name a few).

Bananas are a staple when it comes to smoothies because they create a creamy base. They also provide an abundance nutrients like fiber, potassium, vitamin B6, and vitamin C!

Lastly, oats! Oats are a great source of whole grains. Whole grains are great for our everyday diet as they are full of fiber and antioxidants.

Frequently asked questions

How many servings does this apple smoothie make?

This smoothie makes one large serving! It’s perfect to take on the go and enjoy for breakfast.

What type of milk can I use?

This recipe calls for regular milk as it adds protein and creaminess. However, you can use any milk you prefer! Almond milk, oat milk, or any dairy free milk of your choice will work.

Can I use peanut butter instead of almond butter?

Definitely! If you use peanut butter, please note that this smoothie will have a strong peanut butter taste (of course). Almond butter is recommended for this recipe as it’s not as powerful in flavor and adds thickness and creaminess.

Other breakfast recipes you’ll love

If you love smoothies, definitely give some of these other recipes a try.

Blueberry Smoothie with Banana (with peanut butter!)

Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie (with chocolate!)

Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie (with chocolate chips!)

Strawberry Banana Smoothie (with almond butter!)

Orange Banana Smoothie (with greek yogurt!)

Did you make this apple pie smoothie?

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