Pretty sure that this may become your new favorite way to eat that apple-a-day.
It tastes just like your grandmother’s apple pie, yet it’s made with healthy, whole ingredients. It’s quick and easy to make in just 5 minutes, yet full of nutrients that will keep you going for hours. It tastes creamy and decadent and sweet, yet it’s naturally-sweetened (and also naturally gluten-free!). It’s seasonal. It’s affordable. It’s kid-friendly.
It’s something I am completely and totally hooked on right now.
It’s an apple pie protein smoothie.
First, can we talk about apple pie for a minute? I mean, what’s not to love about it?
Sweet, crisp, juicy apples…tossed with that perfect blend of cinnamon and spices…baked into a thick and decadently filling…enfolded by a rich, buttery crust?
Well, nix the crust and all of the unnecessary sugar, and it turns out that the ingredients at the heart of an apple pie actually make for a pretty stellar smoothie. And once you add in some almond milk for protein, and a little frozen banana to make it nice and thick, I promise that you won’t even miss the crust.
Simply toss a few apples, some frozen banana slices, Greek yogurt, almond milk and classic apple pie spices into a blender.
And then within seconds, this comforting treat will be ready to go. It’s sweet (but not too sweet), thick, creamy, perfectly spiced, and full of protein that will keep you going for hours. It’s basically the best. And I’m pretty sure it would make grandma proud. ;)
So blend up one for yourself and enjoy!
Apple Pie Protein Smoothie
Ingredients
- 2 large red apples (I used fuji), cored
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup ice
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch of ground nutmeg
- pinch of ground ginger
- tiny pinch of ground cloves
- (optional: 1-2 pitted dates or 1-2 teaspoons honey, to sweeten if needed)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender. Pulse until combined and smooth. Taste and add sweetener if needed, pulsing to combine.
- Serve immediately. Sprinkle the top of each smoothie with a pinch of cinnamon if desired.
Did you make this?Let me know how it turned out in the comments below!
YUM! Only you, Ali, could make a brown smoothie incredibly, irresistibly mouthwatering. I’m dying for apple pie in a glass stat!
Wait, you’re tellin’ me that you can have apple pie anytime?? HORRAY!! My belly and my hips love this recipe!
YUM. I am on a major smoothie kick right now (and have been for the last few months so I don’t know if I can refer to it as a “kick”, rather more of a habit). I just bought some apples, so I’ll be making this tomorrow morning. I think I’ll replace the Greek yogurt with vanilla protein powder (because that is what I have) and throw in a tablespoon of chia seeds for good measure. Thanks for the inspiration!
OK, making this, like, yesterday. There are two types of people in this world: those who think apple pie is something you eat on Thanksgiving, and those who think apple pie should be eaten year round in many forms. I am one of the latter. Swoon!
Um, I would gladly take this smoothie over your hands! Look delicious and healthy, too! Also, are you getting ready for AUSTIN?!!!!!
I’ll take one of these asap! I have made what feels like hundreds of smoothies over the past year, but never with an apple. Pinned!
So I am not usually a smoothie person, but THISSSS might have converted me. You’ll always get me with the pie name :)
How did you know that I prefer my pie in a health, drinkable form?! Love that you used Greek yogurt in this for an extra protein PUNCH to keep me full until Lunch! Pinned!
I’m such a sucker for apple pie – this is a great recipe! How beautiful is that red apple? Love!
Mmmm… this smoothie looks uh-may-zing, and the best part is that I have all of the ingredients on hand!