Apple Pie Smoothie

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This Apple Pie Smoothie is the perfect smoothie for fall. Frozen apples make it thick and creamy without any bananas while apple pie spice makes it taste like a dessert in a smoothie form! Top with whipped cream and serve as a sweet snack or add protein powder and enjoy it for breakfast!

Apple pie smoothie with whipped cream and spiced sugar on top in a short glass with a gold rim garnished with a stick of cinnamon with apples in the background.

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Why This Recipe Works
Ingredients
Variations and Substitutions
Step-by-Step Instructions
Serving and Storing
FAQs
More Apple Recipes
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Why This Recipe Works

Apple pie in a smoothie form - If you love apple pie but don't have time to make any complicated desserts, this smoothie will definitely hit the spot! The combination of apples, yogurt, honey, and warming apple pie spice is like dessert in a cup while still keeping it light and healthy. Frozen apple makes the smoothie thick and creamy without any banana.

Perfect fall smoothie - Smoothies are a great snack or breakfast for the summer but usually not when it gets colder. The only frozen ingredients in this smoothie are apples and with added yogurt and milk, the smoothie isn't overly cold. Apple pie spice adds warmth and makes the smoothie taste like a dessert in a glass!

Easy to make - All you have to do ahead is to freeze the apples. Then when you're ready, just throw everything into a high-speed blender and you're done! Top with whipped cream and crunchy sugar topping and enjoy!

Snack or breakfast - The recipe is made to serve two as a snack or light dessert but you can also turn it into a breakfast! Skip the whipped cream, add a scoop of protein powder, and enjoy as a light fall breakfast!

Apple pie smoothie with whipped cream and spiced sugar on top in a short glass with a gold rim garnished with a stick of cinnamon.

Ingredients

Apples - You can use any sweet variety of apples you have on hand. My go-to are Gala and Honey Crisp apples. I recommend using frozen apples because this makes the smoothie cooler and creamier. If you don't have the time to freeze the apples, you can use fresh diced apples and a few ice cubes. Note that the ice cubes will water down the drink a little bit.
Yogurt - Any yogurt works here. I like using unsweetened coconut yogurt but Greek yogurt is also a great option.
Milk - I like using almond milk in smoothies but you can use any milk you prefer.
Spices - Apple pie spice adds a ton of flavor to the smoothie. You can use store-bought or make your own. It's made with ground cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
Honey - You don't need much sweetener but a little bit of honey goes really well with warming spices and apples.
Toppings - You can serve the smoothie as is or make it more fancy by adding whipped cream and a crunchy sugar sprinkle. To make it, stir together turbinado sugar and apple pie spice in a small bowl.

Variations and Substitutions

Dairy-free - Use vegan yogurt, milk, and whipped cream to keep the smoothie fully dairy-free. I like using coconut yogurt, almond milk, and coconut whipped cream.
Sweetener - To enhance the apple pie flavor even more, you can add this Apple Brown Sugar Syrup instead of plain honey. It also makes a great vegan alternative for honey! If you don't want to make the syrup, you can also use pure maple syrup.
Spices - If you don't have apple pie spice, you can use plain cinnamon. If you have cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg on hand, add a pinch of each. Remember you'll only need a little bit of nutmeg, it can be overpowering in larger quantities. You can add a little more cinnamon and cloves.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Add almond milk, yogurt, chopped apples, honey, apple pie spice, and vanilla extract to a high-speed blender.
Blend on high until smooth. Add more milk if needed or more sweetener.

Apples, yogurt, milk, and spiced in a blender before and after blending.

Divide the smoothie between two glasses and top with whipped cream and crunchy apple pie topping.
To make the topping, simply stir together some turbinado sugar and apple pie spice.
Enjoy!

Apple pie smoothie in a short glass with a gold rim being topped with whipped cream and apple pie sugar topping.

Serving and Storing

You can serve the smoothie topped with whipped cream and crunchy apple topping (turbinado sugar with apple pie spice) or you can skip it, add some protein powder (I like unflavored or vanilla) and serve it for breakfast!

If you're serving the smoothie as a snack or dessert, it will serve two. If you're serving it for breakfast, it's one serving.

Storing: This smoothie is best served right away but if you need to store any leftovers, transfer it to an airtight jar and store it in the fridge for 1-2 days. Try to pick a jar that fits the amount you have left over the best. The less air there is, the longer the smoothie will stay fresh.

FAQs

Can I use fresh apples?

Yes, if you don't have time to freeze your apples or simple don't want the smoothie to be too cold, you can use chopped fresh apples instead.

Can I freeze the smoothie?

If you're planning to freeze it, I recommend using fresh apples. Refreezing frozen fruit creates more ice crystals. You can pour the smoothie into an ice cube tray and blend it with almond milk when ready to eat. Making the smoothie into popsicles would also be a fun idea!

Can I make the smoothie vegan?

Yes, you can keep the smoothie completely dairy-free by using vegan yogurt like coconut yogurt, vegan milk, and vegan whipped cream. I most often use almond milk and coconut milk whipped cream. You can swap the honey for maple syrup if desired too.

More Apple Recipes

Warming spices are perfect for fall and winter, whether it's drinks or food. Below are five of my favorite apple recipes with similar flavors to this smoothie that you should definitely try! To see more smoothies, head over to the Smoothies category page.

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