Winter Maple Smoothie Blend (Printable Version)

A creamy, cozy blend of maple, cinnamon, and seasonal fruits perfect for chilly mornings.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 ripe banana

02 - 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and chopped

03 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

04 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

07 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

08 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (optional)

09 - 1/2 cup ice cubes

01 - Place banana, apple, almond milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, Greek yogurt (if using), and ice cubes into a blender.

02 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, approximately 30 to 60 seconds.

03 - Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or spices as preferred.

04 - Pour into serving glasses and enjoy immediately.

01 -

It tastes like fall in a glass but comes together faster than you can say "good morning."
The combination of cinnamon and maple somehow feels both indulgent and nourishing at the same time.
It's naturally sweet, so you're not loading up on added sugar before your day even starts.

02 -

Use a ripe banana—one with a few brown spots is perfect because it blends like butter and tastes sweeter.
Real maple syrup makes all the difference; don't even think about reaching for the pancake syrup impostor.
If your smoothie is too thick, add milk a splash at a time rather than all at once—you can always add more.

03 -

Freeze your banana in slices the night before for an even thicker, creamier result that feels more like soft-serve than a drink.
If you're doubling the recipe for more people, blend in batches instead of cramming everything into one go—your blender will thank you, and so will the texture.