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Apple Cinnamon Protein Shake
A warming, seasonal protein shake option. Gentle on digestion, naturally sweet, pairs well with collagen or plant protein.
Estimated. Worked out from the ingredients using the UK food composition tables, so treat it as a guide rather than a measurement. A typical recipe lands within about a quarter of the true figure. Makes about 1.
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk or oat milk
- 1 scoop protein powder
- ½ apple (raw or cooked)
- ½ tsp cinnamon
Cooking Steps
Core the apple half and roughly chop it (leave the skin on for extra fibre, or peel if you prefer a smoother texture).
Add the milk to the blender first, then the protein powder, chopped apple and cinnamon.
Blend on high for 30-45 seconds until completely smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides if needed.
Check the consistency: add a splash more milk if it is too thick, or a few ice cubes if you want it colder.
Pour and serve immediately. For a cosy warm version, gently heat in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring often, until steaming (do not let it boil).
Optional Enhancements
- Use apples in season
- Cook apples in batches
- Cinnamon adds flavour without cost
Plant & Growing Tips
Apple
- Plant a bare-root apple tree in late winter or early spring in a sunny location with well-draining soil.
- Ensure proper pollination by planting at least two different apple varieties that bloom at the same time.
- Prune annually in late winter to maintain shape, encourage fruit production, and remove dead or diseased branches.
Natural Pest Control
- Apply dormant oil in late winter to smother overwintering pest eggs, such as aphids and mites.
- Use pheromone traps to monitor and disrupt codling moth populations, a common apple pest.
- Wrap tree trunks with sticky bands in spring to deter climbing pests like cankerworms.
Harvest
Apple
- Pick apples when they reach their characteristic color, are firm, and easily twist off the branch.
- Test ripeness by tasting; some varieties sweeten more after a few days off the tree, but overripe apples become mealy.
Storing & Freezing
Consume fresh.
