Description
This Easy Apple Smoothie Recipe is a quick and nutritious blend of apple sauce, frozen banana, and creamy plant-based milk, enhanced with cinnamon, oats, and peanut butter powder for a deliciously satisfying drink. Perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack, this smoothie is naturally sweetened and can be customized with optional maple syrup for extra sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 1 medium banana, peeled and frozen
- 1 cup apple sauce
Liquids
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk or almond milk
Add-ins and Spices
- 1 tbsp rolled oats
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
- Pinch ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp peanut butter powder, plus additional for serving
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the frozen banana, apple sauce, unsweetened coconut or almond milk, rolled oats, maple syrup (if using), ground cinnamon, and peanut butter powder into a blender.
- Blend Smoothly: Puree all ingredients together for about 30 seconds until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps of frozen banana.
- Adjust Flavor: Taste your smoothie and adjust sweetness or peanut butter flavor if desired by adding more maple syrup or peanut butter powder.
- Serve Immediately: Pour the smoothie into glasses, optionally drizzle with extra peanut butter on top for added richness, and enjoy fresh for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Using a frozen banana creates a creamier texture in the smoothie.
- Drizzle extra peanut butter on top for an indulgent touch of richness.
- Cinnamon adds a warm, aromatic flavor that complements the apple and banana.
- To store: Keep the smoothie in the fridge up to one day; stir well before drinking as separation may occur.
- To freeze: Pour smoothie into an airtight container leaving space for expansion and freeze. Thaw before drinking.
