Apple Smoothie

This cinnamon spiced apple smoothie is creamy and irresistibly delicious! It’s packed with natural sweetness and high in protein.

Here’s a smoothie packed with tangy and naturally sweet flavors: the perfect one apple smoothie! This works at any time and in any season. But of course it’s perfect for fall when you need to use apple mounds. In fact, it’s a healthy way to enjoy the flavors of apple pie or apple crumble! Cinnamon and vanilla are just the right complement to the sweet and tart fruit. It’s also loaded with Greek yogurt protein, which gives it just the right creamy texture. You’ll almost feel like you’re drinking an apple pie milkshake… but a healthy version! Let’s go.

Ingredients of this apple smoothie

The great thing about this apple smoothie? Maybe you already have the ingredients on hand. If you stock up on bananas and Greek yogurt like we did, you can whip up this smoothie in no time. Here’s what you need:

• apples: You can use any variety! For the best flavor, use sweet, tart apples like Honey Crisp or Granny Smith (avoid Red Delicious here).
• Banana: No need to freeze it: you can use a room temperature banana! If you have one frozen, that will work too.
• Greek yogurt: Greek yogurt adds lots of protein and live probiotics to this smoothie, which support gut health.
• Milk: Use any type of milk, including plant-based milk
• Ice: The ice helps get the right texture. Note that this smoothie is creamier than frozen.
• Vanilla and Cinnamon: These bring that apple pie flavor!

It’s super naturally sweet, or add a little maple syrup

This apple smoothie tastes amazing without the added sweetener: it’s a perfectly sweet cake! However, the taste can depend on the ripeness of the fruit and your personal taste. Taste and if you want it sweeter, add some maple syrup or honey. It’s a good option if you’re looking for a sweet treat to replace dessert.

Start with ½ tbsp in blender and increase if you need more. You may want to incorporate it rather than mixing it because if you mix too much the texture can become too runny.

Vegan variant

Would you like to make this apple smoothie vegan? Try our Green Apple Smoothie Recipe! It combines green apple and cashews into a deliciously sweet vegan smoothie. Cashews add plant protein to help keep you full and fill you up.

More flavor variations!

This apple smoothie tastes amazing just the way it is. But if you want it to mix even more, we have answers! Here are some ideas for fun variations on the theme:

• Ginger: Add ½ teaspoon grated ginger to the mixture for a flavorful burst.
• Spices: Add ⅛ tsp allspice or nutmeg. Better yet, substitute equal parts pumpkin pie spice or chai spice for the cinnamon.
• Oats: Add whole grains by adding ½ cup oatmeal.
• Pecans, Cashews, or Almonds: Add ¼ cup of walnuts for a nutty undertone and even more plant-based protein.
• nut butter: Or add 1-2 tablespoons of almond butter, peanut butter, or cashew butter.

eat apple

Apples are very healthy and full of nutrients! Here’s a little breakdown of some of the key benefits (source: Healthline).

• Apples are a good source of vitamin C: 1 apple covers 14% of your daily needs
• She are full of fiber and water: 1 apple contains 4 grams of fiber, about 15% of your daily requirement
• Apples contain pectina type of fiber that acts as a prebiotic and supports gut health
• Most of the nutrients in apples are in the skin, so you should eat the skin as much as possible. That’s why we put the zest in this apple smoothie.

Would you like to try a different fall smoothie? This cozy pumpkin smoothie hits the spot!

This apple smoothie is…

Vegetarian and gluten free. For vegan, plant-based and dairy-free see variant above.