Yummy Apple Fitness Smoothie

Apple smoothies have lots of juicy nutrients that prepare the body for super fitness and energy for any workout routine. Here is a delicious recipe for an apple smoothie made for a powerful fitness

Ingredients

• 1 medium sweet apple washed with peel on
• 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/4 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup chopped frozen banana about ½ of a large banana or 8, ¾-inch slices
• 1 tablespoon peanut butteror almond butter
• 1/2 tablespoon pure maple syrup plus additional to taste
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon plus additional for serving
• Pinch ground nutmeg
• Pinch ground allspice
• Small handful ice

Instructions

• To core the apple: Wash and dry the apple, and keep the peel on. Stand the apple on its base. Place your knife on top, near the stem. Cut straight down along the core. The first side of the apple will come off. Set it aside. Lay the apple flat, cut-side down. Cut off the right and left sides, keeping your knife as near the core as possible. Turn the apple, and cut off the one remaining side. You should have a long, rectangular piece that contains the core, and 4 nice big chunks. Discard the core. Cut the four pieces into 1-inch chunks. Place it in a blender.
• To the blender, add the remaining ingredients in the order listed: almond milk, oatmeal, banana, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and allspice. Blend until smooth. Add a small handful of ice, then blend again. For an even thicker smoothie, add a few ice cubes and blend again. For a thinner smoothie, add more milk. Sprinkle with additional cinnamon as desired and enjoy!
• Picnic ready!

Benefits of Apples

• Nutritious

Apples are considered nutrient-dense fruits, meaning they provide a lot of nutrients per serving.

• Supports proper weight

Apples are high in fiber and water, two qualities that make them filling. 

An increasing feeling of fullness works as a weight-loss strategy, as it helps manage your appetite. This, in turn, might lead to reduce energy intake

• Great heart function

Apples have been linked to a lower risk of heart disease

One reason may be that they contain soluble fiber. This kind of fiber can help lower your blood cholesterol levels.

Another reason may be that they offer polyphenols. Some of these, namely the flavonoid epicatechin, may lower blood pressure 

• Prevents Cancer

Antioxidants in apples may offer beneficial effects against certain types of cancers, including lung, breast, and digestive tract cancers.

Test-tube studies suggest that these effects may be attributed to apple polyphenols keeping cancerous cells from multiplying.

This apple smoothie recipe can be made with both red and green apples. Apple pies are made with green apples which is great for picnics along with apple smoothies. Red apples are great for decoration of yummy picnic treats.

Apples are super nutritious!