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Apple Pie Smoothie

Full of protein and fresh fruit, this Apple Pie Smoothie is an easy and healthy breakfast or snack that's ready in just 5 minutes!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 person
Calories: 1509 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ apple, diced into small pieces and frozen in advance (there’s no need to peel the apple)
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder OR 1 (5.3 ounce) container Greek style vanilla yogurt use a plant-based protein powder for a vegan smoothie
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk or other milk of choice or more, as needed, to reach desired consistency
  • 1-2 cups of ice use more ice for a thicker smoothie
  • ¾ teaspoon apple pie spice or substitute with ½ teaspoon cinnamon and ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • Optional toppings: 1-2 Gingersnap cookies, crushed (or substitute with graham cracker crumbs); whipped cream

Instructions

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  1. Combine all ingredients except toppings in a blender and mix until smooth, thick, and creamy. Garnish with whipped cream and cookie crumbs crumbs and serve immediately!

Notes

  • For purposes of calculating nutrition information, I used 1 scoop of Quest Vanilla Milkshake protein powder (100 calories per scoop). You can substitute with any protein powder that you prefer, or use vanilla Greek yogurt instead.
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  • RECIPE VARIATIONS:
  • Don't forget to freeze your diced apple in advance! The frozen fruit thickens the smoothie without watering it down.
  • For a protein smoothie that's thick enough to eat with a spoon (my favorite!), use at least 2 cups of ice and just a small amount of milk to get it to blend together.
  • If you want some extra fat for staying power in your smoothie, add a tablespoon or two of almond butter or peanut butter to the mix!
  • Use a plant-based protein powder for a vegan apple pie smoothie recipe.
  • If you don't want to use protein powder, you can substitute with a container of vanilla Greek yogurt or non-dairy yogurt. The calories and nutrition information will change, though.
  • Add a dash of caramel flavor for a Caramel Apple Pie Smoothie!
  • If you don't have apple pie spice you can substitute with 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg.
  • I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk, but you can substitute with any milk that you prefer.
  • Did you know that you can now buy non-dairy versions of Reddi-Whip in a can? Now your vegan protein shake can include whipped "cream" too! I've seen both almond milk and coconut milk versions of Reddi-Whip at my local grocery store, so keep your eye out for those.
  • Garnish your smoothie with any sweet, crunchy topping that you love. I think a small crushed gingersnap cookie is perfect, but you can also use granola or graham cracker crumbs!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1smoothie (without toppings) Calories 150.9kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 22.7g (45%) Fat 1.4g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 0.8g Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 235mg (10%) Fiber 2.2g (9%) Sugar 7.2g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1person

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1509

% Daily Value*

Serving 1smoothie (without toppings)
Calories 150.9kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 22.7g 45%
Fat 1.4g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.8g 4%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 235mg 10%
Fiber 2.2g 9%
Sugar 7.2g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.