This apple banana oat smoothie is creamy, gently spiced, and made for an easy breakfast with familiar fruit and pantry ingredients. It tastes like a cozy bowl of apple cinnamon oatmeal in smoothie form, but it comes together in minutes for busy mornings.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 medium ripe banana, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup apple slices, peeled or unpeeled
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup milk of choice, plus more as needed
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
How To Make It
Add the oats to a blender and blend for about 15 seconds until they start to break down into a coarse powder. Add the banana, apple slices, Greek yogurt, peanut butter, cinnamon, milk, and ice cubes. Blend on high for 45 to 60 seconds, or until completely smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick, add another splash of milk and blend again for a few seconds. Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.
Tips
Use a frozen banana or frozen apple slices for an extra thick and frosty smoothie. If your apple is very sweet, you may not need any added sweetener, but a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup can be blended in if you like. Peanut butter can be swapped for almond butter or sunflower seed butter. For a dairy-free version, use a plant-based yogurt and milk. This smoothie is best enjoyed right away while it is thick and cold.
Give this apple banana oat smoothie a try tomorrow morning and start your day with a cozy, satisfying breakfast you can sip on the go.