Ingredients:

  • 1 medium Honeycrisp or Fuji apple, cored and chopped (approx. 150g)
  • 1/4 cup rolled oats (20g)
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (115g)
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (180ml)
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (30g)
  • 1 tsp pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup ice cubes

Instructions:

  1. Core the Honeycrisp apple and chop it into 1 inch chunks, leaving the skin intact. Note: The skin contains the most pectin for thickening.
  2. Pour the 3/4 cup almond milk and 1 tsp vanilla extract into the blender base first. Note: This prevents the dry powder from sticking to the bottom.
  3. Spoon in the 1/2 cup Greek yogurt and 1 tsp maple syrup.
  4. Add the chopped apple, 1/4 cup rolled oats, and 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder.
  5. Sprinkle in the 1/2 tsp cinnamon and 1/8 tsp nutmeg.
  6. Drop in the 1/2 cup of ice cubes last to keep them near the blades.
  7. Start the blender at its lowest speed for 10 seconds to break up the large apple chunks.
  8. Increase to high and blend for 60 seconds until completely silky and pale gold.
  9. Stop the blender and look for any un blended oat flecks; pulse for another 10 seconds if needed.
  10. Pour into a chilled glass and dust with extra cinnamon for a fragrant finish.