Ingredients

  • Base: 1 large apple (Fuji or Honeycrisp work best), cored and chopped.

  • Creaminess: 1 frozen banana (for a thick, soft-serve texture).

  • Oats: 1/4 cup rolled oats (adds a “crust” flavor and keeps you full).

  • Liquid: 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice).

  • Protein/Fat: 1 tablespoon almond butter (plus extra for the jar swirl).

  • Spice: 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon and a pinch of ground nutmeg or star anise.

  • Sweetener (Optional): 1 teaspoon maple syrup or 1 pitted date.

  • Topping: A sprinkle of dry oats and a dash of cinnamon.

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Jar: To get that beautiful aesthetic from your photo, take a spoonful of creamy almond butter and use the back of a spoon to “paint” swirls on the inside of your glass or mason jar. Set it aside.

  2. Blend the Base: In a high-speed blender, combine the chopped apple, frozen banana, rolled oats, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

  3. Add Liquids: Pour in the almond milk and the tablespoon of almond butter. If you prefer a thinner consistency, add an extra splash of milk.

  4. Process: Blend on high until the oats are completely pulverized and the mixture is silky smooth.

  5. Assemble: Pour the smoothie carefully into your prepared jar. The almond butter on the sides will marble into the drink.

  6. Garnish: Top with a small handful of rolled oats and an extra pinch of cinnamon. Serve immediately with a straw or spoon.

Pro Tip

For an even colder, frostier texture, you can pre-slice your apples and freeze them for an hour before blending. If you want a boost of protein, a scoop of vanilla protein powder pairs perfectly with these flavors!