Ingredient notes
Unsweetened Almond Milk: You can use any milk of your choice, but I recommend looking for milk with added sugar.
apple: Apple is very important for this smoothie flavor. If you like a sweet apple, I recommend using Honeycrisp. For a more sour apple, I recommend a Grandma Smith. There is no need to remove the peel, which will add texture and nutrition to the fruit smoothie.
Oatmeal: Keep rolling oats undercooked. For GF diet, make sure to find GF rolling oats to avoid any potential gluten crossovers. I spend most of my time using Quaker or Bob’s Red Mill. Avoid fast-cooked oats when they are processed (more healthiest oatmeal).
chia seeds: Chia seeds are a nutritional motivation as they add omega-3 fatty acids, protein and fiber to smoothies. Check out my article on the benefits of Chia seeds.
Cinnamon: I like to add cinnamon to this smoothie because it adds a proper amount of spice. Additionally, adding cinnamon will make the whole smoothie sweeter without adding any other sweetener.
date: Date is the real star of this smoothie as they add a delicious, rich sweetness that even caramel can imitate. They also contain many beneficial nutrients such as copper, magnesium and fiber. I recommend using the Medjool date of the concave point.
Protein powder: I recommend using microprocessed protein powder with flavored vanilla. My favorite protein powder is the Cleansing Vanilla Bean-based Plant Powder.
