This apple pie smoothie bowl is thick, creamy, and cozy enough to feel like breakfast dessert while still being simple enough for a weekday morning. Fresh apple, frozen banana, Greek yogurt, and cinnamon oats blend into a spoonable bowl with warm apple-pie flavor, then crunchy pecans and extra apple slices make it Pinterest-pretty and fun to eat.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
- 1 medium sweet apple, cored and sliced, divided
- 1 frozen banana, sliced
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup milk of choice, plus more if needed
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
How To Make It
Add the oats and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon to a blender first. Pulse a few times to break the oats down into a coarse oat flour; this helps the bowl turn thick and smooth while keeping that cozy cinnamon-oat flavor.
Add about 3/4 of the apple slices, the frozen banana, Greek yogurt, milk, maple syrup if using, vanilla, and a small pinch of salt. Blend until creamy and thick, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. If your blender needs help, add milk 1 tablespoon at a time, but keep the liquid light so the smoothie bowl stays spoonable.
Scoop the smoothie into a bowl. Top with the remaining apple slices, chopped pecans, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. For an extra apple pie look, arrange the apple slices in a little fan or circle and sprinkle the pecans through the center.
Serve right away while the texture is cold, thick, and creamy.
Tips
Use a frozen banana for the best smoothie bowl texture. A fresh banana will still taste good, but the bowl will be softer and more drinkable.
Choose a crisp, sweet apple such as Honeycrisp, Gala, Fuji, or Pink Lady. If you like a tarter apple pie flavor, use Granny Smith and keep the optional maple syrup.
For thicker results, start with only 1/4 cup milk and add more slowly. Smoothie bowls should blend with a little patience rather than pour like a regular smoothie.
Want more crunch? Toast the pecans for a few minutes in a dry skillet before adding them on top. You can also sprinkle on a small spoonful of extra oats for a simple crumble-style finish.
This cozy bowl is a cheerful way to bring apple pie vibes to breakfast!