Best Apple Peanut Butter Oatmeal Smoothie ever! No banana or yogurt is needed for this healthy apple pie shake.
Sweet apples, protein-packed rolled oats, creamy peanut butter, fiber-rich chia seeds, heart-healthy walnuts, and a hint of cinnamon are blended to create a filling breakfast drink that tastes like a dessert. Just like my applesauce overnight oatmeal.
It's vegan, dairy-free, super easy to make, and full of flavor. You can enjoy it as a light and weight-loss-friendly morning meal, a nourishing post-workout snack, or an afternoon treat treat. You decide!
If you haven't tried my apple cinnamon overnight oats this would be a perfect time.
Ahh, how I love the fall season. Nature is full of magnificent colors, the weather is perfect, and farmers' markets are full of delicious locally-grown fruits and veggies.
Especially fresh, crispy, and juicy apples. They are one of my favorite seasonal fruits. Highly nutritious and super affordable.
There are so many reasons to praise and be thankful to our GOD for all the blessings He gives us!
Truly, autumn is the ideal time of the year to prepare lovely comforting recipes.
From cozy apple cinnamon cake, and oatmeal apple cookies, to refreshing apple walnut salad and homemade applesauce without added sugar these apple recipes are a wonderful way to use up and truly enjoy fresh apples.
Ingredients
You will need a few simple pantry staples you probably already have on hand to whip up this apple cinnamon smoothie:
- Sweet apple (use your favorite variety). If you love apples in smoothies, you won’t want to miss my delicious pineapple apple smoothie.
- Rolled/Old fashioned oats
- Peanut butter (unsweetened). Here is how to make homemade peanut butter from scratch.
- Dates
- Chia seeds
- Plant-based milk (I used homemade oat milk)
- Raw walnuts
- Ground cinnamon
As always, you can find the full recipe with a list of ingredients with measurements in a printable recipe card at the end of this post.
How To Make Apple Peanut Butter Smoothie
- Process oats and walnuts. Start by processing rolled oats and walnuts for a few seconds. If you use a high-powered blender you can skip this step.
- Blend. Then add oat milk, diced apple (don't peel it, to get the best out of the apple), chia seeds, peanut butter, pitted dates, and ground cinnamon. Blend until you get a silky smooth consistency. Taste and add more dates if you desire.
You can add a handful of ice to make this apple smoothie extra cool and refreshing. - Serve immediately and enjoy. Pour it out into a glass and serve it immediately. You can top it with homemade granola to make it even more wholesome. Enjoy!
Substitutions
- Apples - Replace one fresh apple with ½ cup applesauce.
- Rolled oats - you can use quick oats, as well. Don't use steel-cut oats for this recipe.
- Peanut butter - Blend in cashew butter, almond butter, or sunflower seeds butter instead. You can even add a tablespoon of homemade Nutella for a rich chocolate hazelnut flavor.
- Dates - substitute them with pure maple syrup, agave nectar, date syrup, or liquid stevia.
- Chia seeds - use flaxseed, hemp seeds, or pumpkin seeds instead of chia seeds.
- Oat milk - Any type of dairy-free milk like cashew milk, almond milk, or soy milk works here.
- Walnuts - pecans, almonds, or cashews are great alternatives.
Variations
- Protein boost - Blend in a scoop of vegan protein powder to make it a satisfying apple peanut butter protein shake you can enjoy after intense workout sessions.
- Gluten-free - If you are gluten intolerant or have celiac disease check the label of your oats to ensure they are certified gluten-free.
- Chocolate peanut butter smoothie - mix in 1 teaspoon of unsweetened cacao for a decadent chocolatey taste.
- Add vegan Greek yogurt - for a velvety smooth texture and extra protein.
- Add more warm spiciness - a pinch of ground nutmeg, cloves, ginger, or cardamom will add a nice touch of warmth and sweetness.
Equipment
You need a high-speed blender or food processor to make this smoothie recipe.
Storage
My recommendation is to enjoy this smoothie as soon as you make it for maximum nutrition and taste.
If you have any leftovers store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
Since oats and chia seeds tend to make the smoothie consistency thick as it sits in the refrigerator make sure to add a bit of milk or water the next day. Shake before drinking.
Top Tips
- For a luscious & chilly smoothie consistency, you can use frozen apple slices. See the FAQ section below for how to freeze apples at home. Alternatively, add a few ice cubes to chill it out.
- If the smoothie is too thick add more milk or water.
- If you love your smoothies on the sweeter side, feel free to add more dates or another sweetener of choice to make it suit your taste.
- You can easily double or triple this smoothie to make more servings.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Of course, this fat-burning apple shake packs an incredible amount of micronutrients that support weight loss and your overall health.
It's an excellent source of dietary fiber, antioxidants, plant protein, and healthy unsaturated fats.
In addition, this apple date smoothie promotes brain and gut health while protecting you from diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
You can use any variety of apples for your healthy smoothies. Sweet and crisp apples like Gala, Fuji, Red Delicious, or Honeycrisp are a wonderful choice.
If you want a blend of sweet and tart smoothie mix try using Granny Smith or Pink Lady apple.
No, you don't need to peel your apples to make an apple smoothie. Actually, apple skin is full of nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, and fiber which are highly beneficial for your health.
I never peel my apples since the apple skin contains powerful nutrients, you don't want to miss them out!
Yes, fresh apples blend perfectly into smoothies. Simply wash it well with cool running water and remove the core and seeds before placing them into the blender.
Sure, the apple and PB combo is a yummy naturally sweetened snack that's both tasty and nutritious.
Yes, you can freeze fresh apples without cooking them! You just need to slice them, put them on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper, and freeze them for a few hours or until they are firm to the touch. Then transfer them to a freezer-friendly bag and keep them in the freezer so you can have them on hand whenever you need them.
Apples pair well with bananas, apricots, lemons, oranges, pears, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, cranberries, plums, figs, and pumpkins.
Apple Smoothie Benefits
- Contains tons of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, phytonutrients, and fiber
- No added sugar
- Dairy-free
- Gluten-free if you use certified GF oats
- Warmly spiced with cinnamon
- Kid-friendly
- Can be a tasty balanced meal for any time of the day
- Weight-loss friendly
- Easily digestible
- Tastes like falling into a glass
- Super satisfying!
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📖 Recipe
Apple Peanut Butter Oatmeal Smoothie (No Banana)
Equipment
- 1 high speed blender
Ingredients
- 1 sweet apple medium-sized, cored, seeded, you can use any variety but sweet yealds the best flavor
- ¼ cup rolled oats gluten-free if needed, you can use quick oats, as well
- 1 cup oat milk cold
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter unsweetened
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2-3 dates pitted
- 1 tablespoon walnuts raw, chopped
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Start by processing rolled oats and walnuts for a few seconds. If you use a high-powered blender you can skip this step.
- Then add oat milk, diced apple (don't peel it, to get the best out of the apple), chia seeds, peanut butter, pitted dates, and ground cinnamon. Blend until you get a silky smooth consistency. Taste and add more dates if you desire.
- Pourit out into a glass and serve it immediately. You can top it with homemade granola to make it even more wholesome. Enjoy!
Notes
- My recommendation is to enjoy this smoothie as soon as you make it for maximum nutrition and taste. If you have any leftovers store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
- Which apple variety should I use? You can use any variety you have on hand! Sweet and crisp apples like Gala, Fuji, Red Delicious, or Honeycrisp are a wonderful choice. If you want a blend of sweet and tart smoothie mix try using Granny Smith or Pink Lady apple.
- I don't peel apples for smoothies since the apple skin contains powerful nutrients, you don't want to miss them out!
- If you love your smoothies on the sweeter side, feel free to add more dates or another sweetener of choice to make it suit your taste.
- If your smoothie is too thick add more plant-based milk or water and blend again until well combined.
- To make this apple shake extra cool and refreshing you can throw a handful of ice into the glass.
- See the post above for more tips, substitutions, and variations.
Nutrition
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Kaye says
When do you put the chia seeds in?
Marinela Malcheva says
Hi Kaye, sorry I missed chia seeds in the instruction box. You can add them together with milk, diced apple, peanut butter, dates, and cinnamon (after you process rolled oats and walnuts). Thank you for letting me know!