This apple pie protein smoothie with Greek yogurt is a cozy-meets-refreshing blend that tastes like a chilled slice of apple pie in a glass. It uses crisp apple slices, creamy yogurt, banana, oats, and a scoop of protein powder for a simple high protein smoothie that fits breakfast, snack time, or a quick post-errand pick-me-up. Cinnamon and vanilla bring the familiar apple pie flavor.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 medium apple, cored and sliced
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 1/2 cup unsweetened milk or milk of choice
- 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup ice
- Optional: 1 teaspoon maple syrup, if you like it sweeter
How To Make It
Add the milk to the blender first. This helps the blades move smoothly and makes blending easier.
Add the Greek yogurt, protein powder, apple slices, frozen banana, oats, cinnamon, vanilla, and ice.
Blend on high for 30 to 60 seconds, or until the smoothie is creamy and the apple peel is fully blended. If your blender needs help, pause and scrape down the sides or add another splash of milk.
Taste and adjust. For a thicker smoothie, add a few more ice cubes or a little extra frozen banana. For a thinner smoothie, add milk 1 tablespoon at a time. If your apple is very tart, blend in the optional maple syrup.
Pour into a tall glass and enjoy right away while it is cold, creamy, and fresh.
Tips
Use a sweet-crisp apple such as Honeycrisp, Gala, Fuji, or Pink Lady for the best apple pie flavor. You can peel the apple for an extra smooth texture, but keeping the peel adds color and makes prep faster.
Vanilla protein powder works especially well because it pairs with cinnamon and apple. If using unflavored protein powder, add an extra splash of vanilla extract and taste before sweetening.
Frozen banana makes the smoothie creamy without needing a lot of ice. If you only have fresh banana, use a full cup of ice and blend a little longer.
For meal prep, portion the apple slices, banana, oats, and cinnamon into a freezer bag. When ready to blend, add the bag contents to the blender with Greek yogurt, milk, and protein powder.
Blend it up and enjoy a cheerful apple pie smoothie moment!