Apple Peanut Butter Smoothie

Peanut butter spread on apple slices is not only a tasty snack, it’s also a delicious smoothie combination. This smoothie is made with green apples, creamy peanut butter, dates, banana, quinoa flakes and flaxseed, blended together with a plant-based milk.

Apple Peanut Butter Smoothie Ingredients

Peanut Butter: Any peanut butter will work just fine. However, I personally love Mayver’s Peanut Butter. It’s made in Australia from nothing but roasted peanuts and a pinch of salt.

Apples: I use green apple in this recipe, however you could also use red apple.

Medjool Dates: This particular variety of date adds a sweet and subtle caramel-like taste to this smoothie. As an added bonus, they are also rich in fibre, antioxidants and potassium. They are larger in size compared with other varieties of dates. I recommend chopping them into smaller pieces so they blend easier.

Quinoa Flakes: I use quinoa flakes in this recipe to ensure it is gluten-free. However, if you eat oats you could switch the quinoa flakes to oats, the recipe will work just the same.

Protein Powder: The ground flaxseed in this smoothie add some extra plant-based protein and healthy fats. You could also add a vegan protein powder to this smoothie to make it a bit more hearty (particularly if you’re consuming this as a meal or post-workout). I use a flavourless protein powder from Amazonia in my smoothies for a little extra protein.

Coconut Milk: Any plant-based milk will work but I recommend Pure Harvest Coco Quench coconut milk. It’s organic and made from a blend of coconut milk and brown rice.

If you don’t have a lot of time during the week, this smoothie is super simple to create for breakfast or a snack. If you’re more into meal prepping on the weekend, you could make a batch and freeze it into smoothie cubes. This makes it even easier to whip up during the week.

If you are looking for more smoothie recipes, or breakfast or snack ideas, you’ll also love these other smoothie recipes and breakfast recipes.

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