Apple Pie Smoothie Bowl
Why this recipe works
- Fast breakfast: Everything blends in minutes, with no cooking or chilling required.
- Thick, spoonable base: Greek yoghurt, banana and oats create a dense, creamy texture that holds toppings well.
- Creamy with crunch: Fresh diced apple and walnuts add contrast to the smooth base, keeping each spoonful lively.
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Ingredient notes
- Choose a crisp apple: A sweet, crisp apple gives the bowl fresh flavour and keeps the topping crunchy.
- Balance tart apples: If the apple tastes sharp, add a little more maple syrup to soften the acidity.
- Use thick yoghurt: A strained Greek yoghurt helps keep the smoothie bowl thick rather than drinkable.
Texture tips
- Keep it thick: Blend only until smooth and avoid adding extra liquid unless the blender needs help moving.
- Add toppings last: Scatter over the diced apple and walnuts just before serving so they stay crisp.
Make-ahead tips
- Store toppings separately: If making ahead, refrigerate the blended base and keep the diced apple and walnuts separate until serving.
- Best eaten fresh: The flavour and texture are at their best straight after blending, while the bowl is cold and thick.
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Ingredients
Instructions
- Core the apple. Dice about one quarter of the apple for topping, then roughly chop the rest.
- Add the chopped apple, banana, Greek yogurt, rolled oats, ground cinnamon and maple syrup to a blender. Blend until thick and smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Spoon into a bowl and level the top. Roughly chop the walnuts, then scatter over the reserved diced apple and walnuts.
- Serve straight away. For the most pie-like flavour, let it sit for 1 to 2 minutes so the cinnamon blooms, then eat while cold.
Recipe notes
Tips
- Keep the texture thick by using thick Greek yogurt and blending only until smooth.
- If the apple is very tart, increase the maple syrup slightly to balance the flavour.
Substitutions
- Replace Maple syrup with Honey for a more floral sweetness.
- Replace Walnuts with Almonds for a firmer crunch.
Storage
- Refrigerate up to 1 days
- Best served immediately. If storing, refrigerate the blended base for up to 1 day; stir well before eating and add the diced apple and walnuts just before serving for the best texture.
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Recipe overview
- Servings: 1 bowls
- Total time: 10min (10min active)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: Fusion
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Allergens:
Gluten Milk Walnuts
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