Crisp Maple Smoothie (Printable Version)
A refreshing blend of crisp apples, pure maple syrup, and Greek yogurt—perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruits
01 - 1 large crisp apple (Honeycrisp or Gala), cored and chopped
02 - 1 frozen banana, sliced
→ Dairy
03 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
→ Liquids & Sweeteners
04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
05 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Spices & Additions
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 cup rolled oats (optional)
09 - 1 cup ice cubes
# How To Make:
01 - Add the chopped apple, frozen banana, Greek yogurt, almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, rolled oats (if using), and ice cubes to a blender.
02 - Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.
03 - Taste and adjust sweetness with additional maple syrup if desired.
04 - Pour into two glasses and serve immediately, garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon or apple slices if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The maple syrup creates this incredible depth that store-bought smoothies never achieve—trust me, people will ask what your secret ingredient is.
- It somehow manages to be both refreshing and cozy at the same time, perfect for those mornings when you want something nutritious but can only manage to press a blender button.
02 -
- Freezing the banana ahead of time creates that milkshake-like thickness without watering down flavors—I learned this after serving many sadly diluted versions when using fresh bananas with extra ice.
- Adding the oats without soaking them first actually works better in this recipe, as they break down completely during blending while adding just enough heartiness.
03 -
- If your blender struggles with frozen ingredients, let the banana thaw for just 5 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients—any longer and you lose that perfect frosty consistency.
- The order of ingredients matters more than you think—always start with liquids at the bottom, powders next, then soft items, with frozen components and ice on top for the smoothest blend without those frustrating air pockets.