Apple Smoothie
Cold and creamy Apple Smoothie is easy to make with protein powder, milk, Greek yogurt, oats and cozy flavorings. It tastes amazing and has plenty of protein and fiber to keep you satisfied for hours!
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A Note from Kim
All the Cozy Flavors of Apple Pie… in a Glass!
Let’s kick off the fall season with a delicious apple smoothie! It tastes just like apple pie, but in a more nutritious smoothie form!
This is the perfect breakfast or snack recipe for when it’s still warm outside but you’re craving cozy fall flavors! It’s a blend of juicy apple chunks, wholesome oats, creamy Greek yogurt, vanilla protein powder and warm cinnamon spice to satisfy your cravings for the all-American dessert while fueling your body with plenty of nutrients.
Feel free to get creative and make this apple smoothie your own. A few ideas to change it up: add a frozen banana, a tablespoon of peanut butter or use less liquid and make this smoothie into a smoothie bowl topped with granola. The possibilities are endless!
With love (and lots of good eats), 
Looking for other smoothie recipes? Give this perfect green smoothie a try next!
This was absolutely delicious! I’ve made it two days in a row. Accidentally skipped the cinnamon today but will definitely be adding it into my next one. So good!
— Kate
What’s in this recipe?
This apple smoothie recipe has ingredients that you probably already have on-hand. Mix them up for major apple cinnamon deliciousness! See the recipe card below for a list of exact ingredient measurements.
- Apple: Any favorite apple variety will work for this recipe. My favorite is Honeycrisp or pink lady! Granny Smith apples may be too tart.
- Protein powder: Vanilla protein powder tastes wonderful in this smoothie and can add up to about 25 grams of protein, depending on what type you use. I like PEScience vanilla protein powder.
- Milk: Any milk will work, but use unsweetened vanilla almond milk or cashew milk to keep the calories low.
- Yogurt: Plain nonfat Greek yogurt will add a boost of protein and delicious creaminess.
- Oats: Rolled oats or quick oats add rich heartiness. Don’t use steel cut oats because the texture is too crunchy.
- Vanilla: Pure vanilla extract for warm, sweet flavor.
- Maple syrup: If you’d like your smoothie to taste sweeter, add a small amount of pure maple syrup. You could also use another sweetener like stevia, honey or agave syrup.
- Ground cinnamon: For that classic cinnamon apple flavor! You can add in some nutmeg too!
- Ice: This keeps everything cold and creates a nice thick texture.
Variations and substitutions
Experiment with ingredients to make this apple pie smoothie your own! Here are some suggestions:
- Add greens: If you’re looking to get more greens in your diet, try adding a handful or two of baby spinach or kale leaves. It will turn the smoothie a different color, but you won’t be able to taste the greens.
- Frozen cauliflower: I love adding frozen cauliflower to my protein shakes! It gives you a good amount of nutrients and you can’t taste the cauliflower at all. In fact, I like to use it instead of ice!
- More fruit: Feel free to add in a frozen ripe banana for natural sweetness and/or frozen blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, mango, cherries, pineapple, peaches, or any other favorite. Use frozen fruit for extra thickness.
- Add more nutrition: A great addition is flaxseed meal, chia seeds or hemp seeds for an increase of healthy fats, omegas and minerals.
- Make it vegan and dairy free: If you’d like to keep this vegan and dairy free, use dairy-free yogurt, non-dairy milk and plant-based protein powder.
Recipe tip
If you add in either a frozen banana or about 1 cup frozen cauliflower, you won’t need to add any ice and your apple smoothie will be really thick and creamy. If you don’t like the taste of banana, use cauliflower because you can’t taste it at all.
Apple Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chopped apple (about 1/2 large apple), (I like Honeycrisp or pink lady)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond or cashew milk, any milk variety will work
- 1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt (or Greek vanilla yogurt), (I like Dannon Light and Fit)
- 2 tablespoons old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup, optional for extra sweetness
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3-5 ice cubes
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Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender. Start on low and gradually increase the speed until the smoothie is of desired consistency. Add additional milk or ice as needed for your preferred consistency.
- Garnish with any favorite topping like a drizzle of almond butter, oats, cinnamon and/or an apple slice.
Notes
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How to make an apple smoothie
Get ready to sip on the creamiest apple smoothie! It’s cold, refreshing and packed with protein, plus it tastes so comforting and cozy. You only need 5 minutes and a handful of simple ingredients for an easy on-the-go breakfast or snack! Here’s the simple process:
Step 1: Prep ingredients. Then, add all ingredients to your blender.
Step 2: Start on low and gradually increase the speed until the smoothie is of desired consistency. Add additional milk or ice as needed for your preferred consistency.
Step 3: Pour into a glass and enjoy!
Step 4: If you’d like, you can garnish with any favorite topping like a drizzle of almond butter, chopped pecans, oats, cinnamon and/or an apple slice or two.
Helpful tips
Smoothies are quick and easy but there are a few tricks to getting just the right consistency and taste! Here are a few tips that will help you make it just right!
- To make a thicker smoothie: Using frozen fruit or adding in frozen cauliflower will make the smoothie thicker and creamier.
- Add liquid as needed: To make your smoothie thinner or if you’re having trouble fully blending it, add a bit more milk. High-powered blenders will blend frozen ingredients much better, so if you have a regular or personal-size blender, you may need to add more milk.
- Start blending on low speed: Start the blender on low speed, then gradually increase the speed to high to help blend everything blend. End with the blender on low speed.
Frequently asked questions
No, there’s no need to peel the apple before blending it into a smoothie, but you will want to remove the core and seeds. Apple seeds are not safe to eat, so be sure to discard them.
I recommend a sweet apple for this recipe. Gala, Fuji, pink lady and Honeycrisp apples are my favs, but you can really use any variety that you have on hand. For a more tart flavor, use a green apple.
Yes! I like to freeze them in chunks. It’s best to flash freeze them first and then add them to a bag, so the chunks don’t get stuck together. When using frozen apples for smoothies, you may need more milk and you can omit the ice, since the frozen apple will add a thick, icy texture.
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Made this for the first time this morning and must say what a tasty smoothie. I used a frozen banana and added the optional chia seeds. Already planning on making it again as I love that it is delicious, healthy and so quick to make. Thank you for sharing.
That sounds amazing! So happy you enjoyed!
This is so good! Love the cozy flavor!
This was absolutely delicious! I’ve made it two days in a row. Accidentally skipped the cinnamon today but will definitely be adding it into my next one. So good!
This is my favorite smoothie to make during the fall season! I make it almost everyday and never get tired of it! Thanks for the great recipe!
That’s awesome! So happy you enjoy this recipe!