Ingredient Notes
Unsweetened Almond Milk: You can use any milk of choice, but I recommend looking for milk that has not been sweetened with added sugars.
Apple: The apple is very key to the flavor of this smoothie. If you like a sweeter apple, I’d recommend a honeycrisp. For a more sour apple, I’d recommend a granny smith. No need to remove the peel, either — that adds texture and nutrients to the fruit smoothie.
Rolled Oats: Keep the rolled oats uncooked. For GF diets, make sure to find GF rolled oats to avoid any potential gluten cross-over. I use Quaker or Bob’s Red Mill rolled oats most of the time. Avoid quick-cooking oats as they go through additional processing (more on the healthiest oatmeal).
Chia Seeds: Chia seeds are a nutritional powerhouse, as they add omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and fiber to your smoothie. Check out my article on the benefits of chia seeds.
Cinnamon: I love the addition of cinnamon to this smoothie, as it adds just the right amount of spice. Plus, adding cinnamon will make the entire smoothie taste sweeter without adding any additional sweetner.
Dates: Dates are the real stars in this smoothie, as they add a delicious, rich sweetness that can mimic even that of caramel. They also contain many beneficial nutrients, like copper, magnesium, and fiber. I recommend using pitted Medjool dates.
Protein Powder: I recommend using a minilaly processed protein powder that is flavored vanilla. My favorite protein powder is Cleanish Vanilla Bean Plant-Based Protein Powder.
