Apple Cinnamon Oat Smoothie

• 100 g fresh apple, cored and diced — Fresh apple with skin
• 0.8 g ground cinnamon (about 1/3 tsp) — Ground cinnamon
• 50 g old-fashioned rolled oats — Old-fashioned rolled oats
• 300 g chilled unsweetened soy milk — Unsweetened soy milk
• 12 g unsweetened almond butter — Unsweetened unsalted almond butter
• 8 g chia seeds — Chia seeds

Method

1. 1Prepare the appleWash the apple, remove the core, and cut exactly 100 g into 2 cm pieces.Look for: The ingredients are fully prepared and ready for the next action.Safety: Use a stable cutting board and keep fingers clear of the knife blade.
2. 2Leave the peel on for fiberLeave the peel on for fiber, working carefully so the prepared pieces are even.2 minLook for: The apple pieces are evenly sized and contain no seeds or hard core fragments.
3. 3Powder the oat baseAdd the oats, chia, and cinnamon to a dry blender jar.Look for: The ingredients are fully prepared and ready for the next action.
4. 4Continue powder the oat baseSecure the lid and pulse six times, then blend for 20 seconds.35 secLook for: The oats are finely powdered and the chia and cinnamon are evenly dispersed without dry pockets.Safety: Switch off the blender and wait for the blades to stop before opening the lid.
5. 5Blend until pourableAdd the chilled soy milk, apple, and almond butter. Secure the lid, start on low for 15 seconds.15 secLook for: Everything is evenly positioned and ready for the next action.
6. 6Blend on high for 60 secondsBlend on high for 60 seconds; stop once after 30 seconds to scrape only if needed.1 minLook for: The smoothie moves in a steady vortex, pours in a thick ribbon, and has no visible apple pieces or almond-butter streaks.Safety: Never place a utensil in a running blender; declare soy and tree-nut allergens.
7. 7Prepare the serving areaSet out the serving bowl, plate, jar, or container named in the method, and place every prepared component within reach before assembling.Look for: The serving dish and every prepared component are within reach.
8. 8Pour and servePour the complete smoothie into one 475 ml glass, scraping the blender jar with the motor off, and drink promptly while cold.45 secLook for: The serving nearly fills the glass, remains creamy but drinkable, and smells of fresh apple and cinnamon.Safety: Keep the motor off and the blade fully stopped while scraping; refrigerate promptly if not serving immediately.