Chocolate Banana Protein Smoothie Bowl and Air Fryer Pie Crumble
Start your day off right with this delicious and nutritious smoothie bowl that's packed with protein and flavor. And for a fun and easy twist, try using your air fryer to make a crispy and delicious pie crust crumble to top it off. It's a tasty and creative way to celebrate National Pie Day while still sticking to your healthy routine!
Equipment
- Blender
- Air Fryer
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
For the Smoothie Bowl:
- 1 banana or cup your choice of fruit, frozen frozen
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, freeze for 10-15 minutes
- 1 scoop chocolate or vanilla protein powder optional
- 1/8 cup almond milk or milk of your choice
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg
For the Pie Crust Crumble:
- 1/8 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter cubed (light butter works too!) or coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Smoothie Time:
- Blend together the frozen fruit, yogurt/milk, protein powder (if using), almond milk, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth and creamy. Adjust the consistency with additional milk if needed.
Crumble Magic:
- In a separate small bowl, combine the flour, oats, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt using your fingers or a pastry cutter until a crumbly mixture forms.
- Line the bottom of the air fryer with parchment paper.
- Place the crumble in one layer on the air fryer tray and fry at 375°F for 3-5 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
Assemble and Amaze:
- Pour the smoothie into a bowl and top with your desired amount of crumble. Get creative with fresh fruit slices, nuts, seeds, whipped cream or a drizzle of honey for an extra flavor boost.