Can I use cooked apple in this smoothie?

Yes. Stewed or baked apple makes it taste even more like pie. Raw apple gives a fresher, lighter flavour.

Can I make the apple cinnamon smoothie the night before?

You can, but it will thicken a lot. Keep it covered in the fridge and loosen it with milk before drinking.

Which apple is best for a smoothie?

A sweet, crisp apple blends cleanly and needs less maple syrup. Tart apples work too; just add a little more sweetener.

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Apple Cinnamon Smoothie

Apple pie in smoothie form. The warming spices combined with apple create that classic comfort food flavor. Perfect for fall mornings, when you're craving pie, or when you want something that tastes like dessert but provides real nutrition.

Time: 5 min
Method: Blend
Serves: 1
Energy: 600 kcal
Protein: 21 g

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Tall glass of apple cinnamon smoothie made with oats, apple, cinnamon, yogurt and maple syrup

Method

Step 1: Blend your DIY Oats with diced apple, cinnamon, Greek yogurt, and maple syrup.
Step 2: Add milk to desired consistency.
Step 3: Blend until smooth.
Step 4: The cinnamon is key - be generous with it.
Step 5: This tastes like apple pie but provides balanced nutrition.
Step 6: The yogurt adds protein and creaminess.

Notes from the Department

Like apple pie

Nutrition

1 serving

600 cal | 21g protein | 16g fiber

2 servings

1200 cal | 42g protein | 32g fiber

Estimates. Not medical advice.

Why it works

Apple pie is excellent and impractical before 9am. This glass fixes that. Soaked oats give it the body of a crust, Greek yogurt adds creaminess and protein, and the apple and maple syrup bring the filling. The cinnamon does the rest. Be generous with it; a timid pinch gets lost in the blender.

Blending notes

Dice the apple small so the blender doesn't have to argue with it. Leaving the skin on adds fibre and a faint pink fleck; peel it if you want the smoothest possible glass. Add milk gradually until it pours the way you like.

If you are using what's in the fridge

Curd works in place of Greek yogurt. Honey can replace maple syrup. A pinch of nutmeg or ginger pushes it further towards pie. A pear will stand in for the apple on a day the fruit bowl lets you down. Without a DIY Oats jar, soak rolled oats in milk with chia and a few almonds overnight and blend those.

Storage

Best drunk straight away. The oats keep thickening, so a glass left in the fridge turns spoonable. Re-blend with a splash of milk if it does.

Questions people ask

Can I use cooked apple in this smoothie?: Yes. Stewed or baked apple makes it taste even more like pie. Raw apple gives a fresher, lighter flavour.
Can I make the apple cinnamon smoothie the night before?: You can, but it will thicken a lot. Keep it covered in the fridge and loosen it with milk before drinking.
Which apple is best for a smoothie?: A sweet, crisp apple blends cleanly and needs less maple syrup. Tart apples work too; just add a little more sweetener.