This Oatmeal, Apple, and Peanut Butter Smoothie is a creamy, satisfying drink that tastes like apple pie in a glass. Packed with fiber from oats, natural sweetness from apples, and protein from peanut butter, it makes a perfect breakfast or post-workout drink that keeps you full and energized.
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
1 apple (peeled, cored, and chopped)
½ cup rolled oats
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
½ cup Greek yogurt (optional for creaminess)
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup ice cubes
Instructions:
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Prepare the Ingredients:
Core and chop the apple into small pieces for easier blending. -
Blend the Base:
Add the oats to your blender and pulse a few times until they become a fine powder. -
Add the Rest:
Add apple, peanut butter, milk, yogurt, honey, cinnamon, vanilla, and ice to the blender. Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy. -
Serve:
Pour into glasses and sprinkle a little cinnamon or crushed oats on top for garnish.
Tips:
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Use frozen apple slices or a few ice cubes for a thicker texture.
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Almond butter or cashew butter can replace peanut butter for a different flavor.
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For extra nutrition, toss in a handful of spinach or a scoop of protein powder.
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Adjust sweetness to taste—some apples are naturally sweet enough!
Nutrition (per serving):
Calories: 290
Fat: 10g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Sugar: 22g
Protein: 10g
Creamy, nutty, and full of apple-cinnamon warmth, this smoothie is like having a cozy breakfast in a cup—quick, wholesome, and delicious.
