Apple peanut butter smoothie for breakfast in a glass with apple slices, peanut butter, berries, and cinnamon

Apple Peanut Butter Smoothie for Breakfast

This apple peanut butter smoothie is a creamy, cozy fruit smoothie made for busy breakfast mornings. Crisp apple slices, banana, oats, cinnamon, and peanut butter blend into a nutty, gently spiced drink, while a little mango and berries add fruity brightness. It tastes like an autumn breakfast treat, but it comes together in just a few minutes with simple blender ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium apple, cored and sliced
  • 1 small ripe banana, sliced
  • 1/2 cup frozen mango chunks
  • 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries
  • 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 3/4 cup milk of choice
  • 1/4 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, optional
  • 1/2 cup ice, optional, for a thicker smoothie

How To Make It

  1. Add the milk to the blender first. This helps the blades move smoothly and keeps the oats from sticking at the bottom.
  2. Add the apple slices, banana, frozen mango, frozen berries, peanut butter, oats, yogurt, cinnamon, and sweetener if using.
  3. Blend on high for 45 to 60 seconds, or until the smoothie looks creamy and the oats are fully blended.
  4. Check the texture. If it is too thick, add 1 to 3 tablespoons more milk. If you want it frostier, blend in the ice.
  5. Pour into one large glass or two small glasses. Add a tiny sprinkle of cinnamon on top if you want a pretty breakfast finish.

Tips

  • For the smoothest texture, use a sweet, crisp apple such as Honeycrisp, Gala, Fuji, or Pink Lady. You can peel it if your blender is not very powerful.
  • Frozen banana makes this smoothie extra thick and creamy. If using fresh banana, add the optional ice.
  • Natural peanut butter works well, but stir it first so the smoothie blends evenly.
  • The berries give the smoothie a deeper color and a sweet-tart flavor. Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or a mixed berry blend all work.
  • The mango adds body and mellow sweetness without taking over the apple-peanut butter flavor.
  • To prep ahead, place the apple slices, banana, mango, berries, oats, and cinnamon in a freezer bag. In the morning, add the bag contents to the blender with milk, yogurt, and peanut butter.
  • If the smoothie sits for a few minutes, stir or shake it before drinking because oats naturally thicken as they rest.

Blend it up and enjoy a creamy, cheerful breakfast smoothie that tastes like fall in a glass!