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    You are here: Home / Smoothies + Blended Drinks / Apple Pie Green Smoothie

    Apple Pie Green Smoothie

    Last Updated May 7, 2021. Published October 7, 2019 By Lorie 4 Comments

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    Enjoy an apple a day with this thick and creamy Apple Smoothie. Spinach, apple, cinnamon and a few other ingredients blend together to make this delicious smoothie that will have you ready for all of the apple picking this year!

    Apple green smoothies in glasses.

    An apple a day...

    Wasn't I so sneaky naming this Apple Smoothie an Apple Pie Smoothie?? As if I took a big slice of flaky, buttery pie and popped it in the blender?! Hmmmm--oh wait, should I do THAT instead??

    No, not now. But maybe later. For now you will have to settle for this creamy and thick delicious green smoothie.

    I have been making this smoothie for quite some time.  They say an apple a day, right? Well you can get your apple in with this one!

    This Apple Smoothie is a perfect way to get your greens in. Bonus for me, the toddler actually loves this one! While he may be a big veggie eater, leafy greens are not really his thing. So we opt for smoothies to get those in.Apple green Smoothie in glass.

    When it comes to smoothies, I often get into a rut and continue to add the same thing over and over. This is a great recipe when I feel like I am on berry overload.

    It tastes a bit more like a treat to be honest, but I am okay with that. I will take a bit of apple pie any day!

    Can I make this Apple Pie Smoothie vegan?

    You most certainly can! This recipe is naturally vegan!

    Do I have to peel my apple before adding in to the smoothie?

    Nope! Toss it on in peel and all. I cut it up into big chunks but if you have a high powered blender you don't really even have to do that. I have cut the apple away from the core before and tossed the big pieces right in!

    How can I add some extra protein to this apple smoothie?

    There are several ways you could give a protein boost to this smoothie recipe.

    1. protein powder: ( I would suggest vanilla.) Add a scoop before you blend!
    2. cottage cheese--Sounds different, but seriously! Adding ¼ cup cottage cheese to your smoothie is an easy way to increase protein without the sue of protein powder
    3. greek yogurt: I love adding a touch of vanilla yogurt to my smoothies. You could also use plain Greek yogurt, but you may need to sweeten the smoothie slightly to taste.
    4. chia seeds: these won't give a huge boost of protein, but they still add some for sure.

    Ingredients for apple pie smoothie in blender.

    What you will need to make this apple smoothie:

    1. apple: I prefer either gala or fuji in this apple smoothie. Those are my two favorite apples and they have just the right amount of sweet with a touch of tart. If you would like to use another apple, I say go for it!
    2. frozen banana: I keep a stockpile of frozen banana chunks at ALL times in the freezer. It will be a sad day when I am caught without any!
    3. spinach: I love spinach in my smoothies. It makes them nice and green but the flavor is very mild.
    4. vanilla almond milk: this is not a must by any means, but I love using vanilla almond milk to give more flavor to my smoothies. If you use another milk, maybe add a splash of vanilla extract instead.
    5. almond butter: adds a bit of bulk and protein to your smoothie!
    6. cinnamon: the star of the show for this smoothie and a must for me!Apple Green Smoothie with dollop of yogurt and granola.

    Try these other delicious smoothie recipes!

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    Apple Green Smoothie

    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Drinks, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 340kcal
    Author: Lorie Yarro

    Ingredients 

    • 2 large handfuls baby spinach
    • 1 frozen banana
    • 1 medium apple cut into bite sized chunks I used Gala
    • 1 T almond butter
    • ½ - 1 teaspoon cinnamon depending on how strong you like it
    • 1 cup vanilla almond milk or milk of choice

    Instructions

    • Combine all ingredients into high powered blender.
    • Blend until smooth.
    • Garnish with a dash or two of cinnamon and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 331mg | Potassium: 737mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 361IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 392mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Leslie says

      October 09, 2019 at 7:27 pm

      This is a great recipe! I love that my kids can enjoy it just as much as I do. Best kind of recipes!

      Reply
    2. Stephanie McKercher says

      October 09, 2019 at 9:58 am

      5 stars
      I'm not usually a big fan of green smoothies, but this version looks amazing and sounds just as delicious! The color is so vibrant—I want to dig right in!

      Reply
      • Lorie says

        October 11, 2019 at 10:16 pm

        The flavor is not what you would expect from a green smoothie but sooo good!

        Reply
    3. Abbey Sharp says

      October 08, 2019 at 5:21 pm

      Ooh I love this idea. Now I can have apple pie in the morning! Thanks for the inspiration 🙂

      Reply

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