Description
Enjoy apple pie flavor in a healthy smoothie! This easy recipe blends apples, spices, and creamy yogurt for a quick breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large apple, peeled, cored, and chopped (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy, such as almond, soy, or oat milk)
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (or non-dairy yogurt alternative)
- 1/4 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned or quick-cooking)
- 1 tablespoon almond butter (or any nut butter)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or honey, agave, or other sweetener to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of ground cloves (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup ice cubes (more or less, depending on desired thickness)
Instructions
- Prepare the Apple: Peel, core, and chop the apple into smaller pieces.
- Combine Ingredients in the Blender: Add the chopped apple, applesauce, milk, Greek yogurt (or non-dairy alternative), rolled oats, almond butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves (if using), and vanilla extract to your blender.
- Add Ice: Add the ice cubes. Start with 1/2 cup and adjust to your liking.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend everything until completely smooth (30-60 seconds).
- Taste and Adjust: Taste and adjust sweetness or spices as needed. Add more maple syrup/honey for sweetness, or cinnamon/nutmeg for spice.
- Blend Again (If Needed): If you made any adjustments, blend the smoothie again for a few seconds to incorporate the changes.
- Pour into a Glass: Pour the smoothie into a glass or a mason jar.
- Add Toppings (Optional): Add a dollop of whipped cream (or coconut whipped cream for a dairy-free option), a sprinkle of chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans), a dusting of cinnamon, or even a drizzle of caramel sauce.
- Serve Immediately: Serve your Apple Pie Smoothie immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Frozen Apple: Use frozen apple chunks for a thicker, colder smoothie.
- Protein Boost: Add a scoop of vanilla or cinnamon protein powder.
- Spice it Up: Experiment with ginger or cardamom.
- Add Greens: Sneak in spinach or kale.
- Add Seeds: Add chia or flax seeds for extra nutrients and fiber.
- Nut Butter Alternatives: Use peanut butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter.
- Make it Vegan: Use non-dairy milk, non-dairy yogurt, and maple syrup or agave.
- Prepare Ahead: Prepare ingredients ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator.
- Adjust Sweetness: Adjust sweetener to your preferences.
- Thin it Out: Add more milk or water if too thick.
- Thicken it Up: Add more ice or chia seeds if too thin.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Shake or stir before drinking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes