Apple Oatmeal Smoothie
Author:Simple, delicious, and wholesome Apple Oatmeal Smoothie! This easy banana-free smoothie is pantry and budget-friendly, thick, creamy, and filling. It makes the perfect breakfast or snack and can even be prepped ahead and frozen!
Ingredients
- 1 medium or large apple , fresh or frozen
- heaping ⅓ cup (40 grams) oats , rolled, old-fashioned, or quick (certified gluten-free if necessary)
- 1 to 2 Medjool dates , I have a sweet tooth & use 2. (Or use a tablespoon of maple syrup or agave).
- 1 tablespoon nut or seed butter
- 1 tablespoon flaxseeds (ground or whole) , or hemp, or chia seeds
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch sea salt
- ¾ cup (180 ml) dairy-free milk
- about 5 cubes ice , OR use frozen apple instead of fresh then you won't need it.
INSTRUCTIONS
- If your dates are a bit hard I recommend removing the stones and covering them in hot water while you assemble the rest of the smoothie. This will soften them and make them easier to blend.
- Wash and core the apple. You don't need to peel it. Cut into a few smaller pieces then put in the blender jar.
- Add the oats, almond butter, flax, cinnamon, salt, milk, and drained medjool dates.
- If you used a frozen apple you don't need to add ice but if you didn't I recommend adding 5 or 6 cubes. Blend until smooth.
NOTES
Prep Ahead - Core the apple and cut it into chunky pieces. Add it to a silicone/freezer bag or small freezer-safe container with all of the other ingredients except the milk. Freeze for up to 3 months. When you want to make the smoothie, tip the contents into a blender jar, add milk, and blend. You won't need to add any ice as everything is frozen. (Note that I only recommend doing this if you have a good quality high-powered blender).
NUTRITION
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 114mg | Potassium: 637mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 422IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 330mg | Iron: 3mg
