Apple Pie Smoothie
This Apple Pie Smoothie transforms the beloved dessert into a quick, nutritious breakfast option that tastes indulgently sweet but packs a powerful nutritional punch. Perfect for busy mornings, this healthy apple breakfast smoothie combines fresh apples, warm spices, and wholesome ingredients to create a satisfying meal you can take on the go.
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
Smoothie Base
- 1 medium apple Honeycrisp or Gala recommended, cored and chopped
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt unsweetened
- 3/4 cup almond milk or milk of choice
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1 tbsp almond butter
Flavorings
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 pinch ground cloves
- 1-2 dates pitted, optional for sweetness
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
Optional Garnish
- Small apple slice for garnish
- Cinnamon stick for garnish
- Granola sprinkle for garnish
Instructions
- Core and chop your apple into roughly 1-inch pieces. Leave the skin on for added fiber and nutrients.
- Optional: Quickly toast your oats in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant for an enhanced "pie crust" flavor.
- Add the chopped apple, Greek yogurt, almond milk, and oats to your blender.
- Add the almond butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, dates (if using), and ice cubes.
- Start blending on low speed for 10-15 seconds, then gradually increase to high. Blend for 45-60 seconds or until completely smooth.
- Taste your smoothie and adjust as needed. Add more almond milk if it's too thick or more sweetener if desired.
- Pour into a chilled glass and garnish with an apple slice, cinnamon stick, or a sprinkle of granola if desired.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version: Swap Greek yogurt for coconut yogurt
- For nut allergies: Use sunflower seed butter instead of almond butter and oat milk instead of almond milk
- For lower carb: Replace dates with a teaspoon of monk fruit sweetener
- For extra protein: Add a scoop of unflavored or vanilla protein powder
- For meal prep: Prepare "smoothie packs" by dividing all ingredients (except liquid) into freezer bags
- Best consumed: Within 10 minutes of blending for optimal texture and flavor, but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 8 hours in the refrigerator
- For nut allergies: Use sunflower seed butter instead of almond butter and oat milk instead of almond milk
- For lower carb: Replace dates with a teaspoon of monk fruit sweetener
- For extra protein: Add a scoop of unflavored or vanilla protein powder
- For meal prep: Prepare "smoothie packs" by dividing all ingredients (except liquid) into freezer bags
- Best consumed: Within 10 minutes of blending for optimal texture and flavor, but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 8 hours in the refrigerator
Nutrition
Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 12gFat: 11gFiber: 6gSugar: 23gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg
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