Apple Smoothie with Pear
This Apple Smoothie is a deliciously healthy way to start your day. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla make for a delicious apple pie smoothie flavor.
Have you joined in the smoothie craze yet? Ok, maybe it’s not so much of a craze, but they are crazy good! Smoothies are great for a quick, healthy, and filling breakfast, and they also make a nutritious snack later in the day.
My Pumpkin Smoothie is one of my most popular recipes, so I figured you guys might like a new fall smoothie to add to your rotation! This apple smoothie is loaded with healthy ingredients, including oats, Greek yogurt, apple, and pear. It’s lightly spiced with apple pie spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and a dash of pure vanilla extract. All of these flavors combine to make a smoothie that just about tastes like apple pie. Yeah, this is a very good thing we have going on here. You can add a little ginger too if you like but I prefer just naturally sweet without.
I always keep apples in my kitchen, and they are an unlikely yet delicious addition to smoothies. It takes a little bit of extra blend time to achieve a smooth consistency, but the sweet-tart flavor that the apple adds is irresistible.
When I went to edit my photos for this post, I was pretty bummed that you can’t clearly see the pretty red and green flecks of pear and apple skin in this smoothie. I promise, if you make this in real life, they are there to add tiny pops of bold color to this otherwise boring-white smoothie. You’ll just have to trust me on this one. Or try it for yourself!
Apple Smoothie
Ingredients
- ½ cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 medium apple, cored and chopped
- 1 medium pear, cored and chopped
- ¼ cup milk, plus more as needed (whichever type you prefer)
- ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
- pinch of ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Place oats in blender. Process until finely chopped.
- Add the rest of the ingredients, starting with just ¼ cup of milk. Puree until smooth, about 2 minutes, adding more milk by the tablespoon as needed to reach desired consistency. Top with a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired.
I don’t think I’ve ever added oats to a smoothie before, so I definitely need to try this! I love the flavors of this smoothie, Kristine! Anything that tastes like an apple pie is a winner in my book. This looks like the perfect way to start out my day! Pinned!
You do need to try oats in your smoothies! They make them a little more filling. Thanks so much for pinning!
What a yummy looking smoothie! So healthy and flavorful looking! 🙂
Thank you, Christina! We love our healthy yet delicious smoothies around here!
These are some seriously gorgeous smoothies, Kristine! I love that there’s both apples and pears thrown in there! So pretty and healthy-sounding!
Thank you, Sarah! The apples and pears work surprisingly well in these smoothies!
Apples aren’t often found in smoothies, but I love this idea! Apples and pears are one of my favorite combos!
I eat an apple pretty much every day, and this smoothie is a great way to mix things up and enjoy those apples and pears in a different way!
Now THIS is a breakfast smoothie I can get behind! Like having dessert for breakfast : )
Yes! But it still counts as a healthy breakfast! 🙂
I tried oats in a smoothie once and the texture was so awful, but maybe there were too many or I didn’t blend long enough? Cause they sure are popular so I must be missing something! I’ll have to try this one, because I love the idea of getting a full breakfast in a smoothie!
Did you blend the oats into a powder first before adding the other ingredients? That does help, but the oats do add more texture. Plus the apples in this smoothie make the texture not as smooth, so this might not be the one for you. We do love it, though! I do think you’d like an oatmeal smoothie made with other fruits, like frozen blueberries or strawberries, so long as you process the oats first. 🙂
Hi stacey,
put the oats to soak in the liquid mentioned in the recipe the night before. I did that and it helps, you will not even notice/ taste the oats. It doesn’t matter the quantity of liquid.
Great tip, Laverne! Thank you for sharing. 🙂
I’ve never tried apples and pears in a smoothie! Sounds delicious!
We like it! The texture isn’t quite as smooth with the pears and apples but it’s delicious!
Yum! What a healthy and fun way to enjoy apple pie 🙂 Love the pear, too!
Thanks, Medha! Pears are one of my favorite smoothie ingredients. It’s hard to believe that this smoothie is healthy from the taste of it, but it is!
I haven’t tried oatmeal in a smoothie yet! This sounds like a delicious combination of flavors!
You’ve got to try oats in a smoothie, Kelly! I’m completely addicted to oatmeal smoothies for breakfast and snacks.
I haven’t had an oatmeal smoothie!! Sounds like a really great breakfast idea though! I love pears so this one sounds especially great!!
You should try an oat smoothie, Jess! When I first tried them, I wasn’t too sure but now I’m totally hooked! The key is to blend the oats separately first to achieve a smoother texture. 🙂
I love oats, Kristine, and adding them to smoothies can only make a smoothie better! I like the sound of the flecks of color from the skin of the fruit — sounds delicious! 🙂
Thanks, Marcie! You’ve got to try an oat smoothie! I’m hooked!
What is all the nutrition facts on this smoothie.. thanks
Would it work to use cooked steel cut oats instead?
Thank you!!
I wouldn’t recommend it. The texture of steel cut oats wouldn’t blend well into this smoothie. 😉
omg this is awesome it taste just like apple pie I feel as if i’m cheating lol delish!!!
I’m glad to hear you liked this, Brandy! 😉
So yummy! I used almond milk … and kinda overdid the nutmeg… oops… but it was still delicious! Thanks for a great idea!
This sounds delicious! Any dairy free suggestion to sub the greek yoghurt though?
Would love to try this out!
I’d recommend trying a dairy free yogurt. Silk makes a vanilla almond milk yogurt that would be perfect for this smoothie. You can learn more about it in this post.
Tried one of these this morning and it was much better than anticipated, and a welcomed change of pace for my morning oats especially when it’s 90 degrees outside by 8am! Thanks for the recipe 🙂
I’m so glad you enjoyed this smoothie, Trevor! It’s been really hot here too, so we’ve also been having lots of smoothies for breakfast.
I love adding oats to my smoothies too! This recipe is fabulous! Thank you for sharing it.
Would you be able to pre make this the night before, and just stick it in the fridge?Â
Maybe. I haven’t tried it myself. The texture might change a little bit as it sat but my guess is that it would still taste good. Let me know if you try it!
I made a double batch for the whole family this morning and we all loved it. So yummy and satisfying!
Yay! So glad you all loved it!
This was delicious. Even my husband who’s generally not a big smoothie fan loved it. Thick, creamy, cinnamony… Yum!
My kids went nuts for this smoothie! Even my picky 7 year old asked for more! Thank you for this recipe!