This apple cinnamon smoothie is a sweet, healthy way to start the day, and it’s gluten—and dairy-free. Loaded with the flavors of apples and cinnamon, it is full of protein and fiber-rich ingredients—it has 30 grams of protein! It’s the perfect way to start the day!
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My family and I love smoothies. I make them all the time for all kinds of occasions. My spinach blueberry smoothie makes a great breakfast, and I love giving the kids a banana peach smoothie for a healthy afternoon snack.
One of my favorite breakfast smoothies during the fall is this apple cinnamon smoothie. Its rich, thick texture is loaded with protein and fiber without protein powder.
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Why You’ll Love This Apple Cinnamon Smoothie
- Simple Ingredients: It only takes a few basic kitchen staples to make this recipe. There’s nothing fancy!
- Easy: All you have to do is blend and serve.
- Healthy: The combination of fruits, oats, nut butter, yogurt, and plant milk makes this smoothie rich in protein, complex carbs, fiber, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals.
- Delicious: The apple cinnamon flavor and rich, creamy texture make this smoothie so delicious.
Ingredients
- Soy Milk: Unsweetened soy milk gives the smoothie a creamy texture and amps up the protein.
- Coconut Milk Greek Yogurt: Coconut milk yogurt makes the smoothie nice and thick and adds tons of protein. Be sure to use plain. I like the brand Sigi’s.
- Rolled Oats: Rolled oats add complex carbs and fiber to the smoothie.
- Fruit: Bananas add natural sweetness, while apples give the smoothie even more fiber and the apple flavor.
- Cinnamon: Provides that warm and cozy flavor you expect from an autumn smoothie.
- Almond Nut Butter: Almond butter adds richness and body to the smoothie, along with protein and healthy fats.
See the recipe card at the end of the post for a full list of ingredients and their exact amounts.
Substitutions
- Plant Milk and Coconut Yogurt: Feel free to use traditional dairy options if you aren’t vegan.
- Nut Butter: Any variety of your favorite nut butter will work in this smoothie.
- Apples: I prefer Honeycrisp for this recipe, but you can use any apple variety you like.
- Cinnamon: Use apple pie spice instead for an apple pie smoothie.
How to Make This Apple Cinnamon Smoothie
- Add all the ingredients to a blender.
- Blend until smooth, about 1 minute.
- Pour into a glass, sprinkle with cinnamon, and enjoy!
FAQ
Smoothies and shakes are similar, but they’re not the same. While both are rich and creamy, smoothies are generally made with a base of fruit and milk or juice to which other ingredients are added. Shakes, on the other hand, are made with a base of ice cream and milk.
A high-speed blender is your best friend if you love making smoothies. These blenders are more powerful and have a much easier time blending the frozen fruit used for smoothies. I’ve started using a Nutribullet, and love it for easy clean-up!
While a high-speed blender makes things more accessible, it’s not required. You can make smoothies using a regular blender. You’ll have to scrape down the sides several times to ensure everything is blended.
Keeping your cold and frozen ingredients cold and frozen until just before blending will give you the thickest smoothie possible. In addition, pulsing the blender until the ingredients are combined rather than continuously blending ensures your smoothie has the best texture without thinning it out.
Expert Tips
- Chop your apples into small, uniform chunks so the blender can quickly puree them into the smoothie.
- Slice the frozen bananas thinly so they blend quickly and easily.
- Keep your plant milk and yogurt in the refrigerator and your frozen bananas in the freezer until just before blending. This keeps the shake super cold and thick.
- It’s important to blend the base ingredients first before adding the fruit. This ensures that everything is properly blended without overdoing it.
Serving Suggestions
Smoothies make a quick breakfast when you’re pressed for time. However, they’re also an excellent addition to a more extensive breakfast. Try pairing this smoothie with vegan cinnamon donuts, vegan apple cinnamon muffins, or any of these plant-based breakfast ideas.
Storage
Refrigerator: Store for up to 24 hours in an airtight container or jar with a tight-fitting lid. I like storing my smoothies in these smoothie cups in the fridge when I make a large batch to enjoy throughout the week.
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Recipe
Apple Cinnamon Smoothie
Equipment
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Ingredients
- ½ cup plain Greek Yogurt regular or coconut milk
- 1 cup unsweetened soy milk
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 medium apple peeled and diced
- 1 medium frozen banana cut into slices
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth, about 1 minute.
- Pour into a large glass and top with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
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Notes
- Chop your apples into small, uniform chunks so the blender can quickly puree them into the smoothie.
- Slice the frozen bananas thinly so they blend quickly and easily.
- Keep your plant milk and yogurt in the refrigerator and frozen bananas in the freezer until just before blending. This keeps the shake super cold and thick.
- Blending the base ingredients first before adding the fruit ensures that everything is properly blended without overdoing it.
- Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.
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