This apple smoothie bowl really does taste like apple pie in a smoothie! We’re sharing 2 variations, both red and green apple smoothie bowl recipes.
What You Need for an Apple Smoothie Bowl
Frozen Banana- the base of this smoothie is made with frozen bananas.
Applesauce- We love using applesauce in smoothie recipes rather than apples because the smoothie turns out so smooth rather than grainy. Fresh apples are delicious but give smoothies a grainy taste.
Try making our Instant Pot Apple Sauce or just buy your favorite no sugar added store-bought apple sauce!
Oats- The oats in the apple pie smoothie bowl add a hint of creaminess and earthiness. It helps to make sure that your smoothie bowl isn’t too sweet.
Cinnamon- Not only does cinnamon taste delicious, but it also has antioxidant properties and is said to be a great anti-inflammatory aid.
GREENS- The greens in this smoothie bowl are optional, but HIGHLY recommended! Honestly, you can’t even taste them. The benefits definitely out way not adding them in. You get a full serving of greens that will keep you fueled for wherever the day takes you!
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Variations
- Banana: If you don’t love bananas, we have an excellent variation for you. Simply freeze the applesauce in an ice cube tray and use that in place of the banana!
- Dairy-free: Feel free to make this dairy-free and use a dairy-free yogurt or no yogurt at all.
- Spices: swap the cinnamon for our homemade chai spice or apple pie spice.
- Greens: try spinach or kale.
Apple Smoothie Bowl Topping Ideas
What is a smoothie bowl without your favorite toppings? We love adding extra nutrients and crunch to our smoothie bowls. Here are our favorite topping options:
- Whole Flax Seeds
- Apple Cinnamon Granola
- Oats
- Sliced Almonds
- Chopped Pecans
- Blueberries
- Strawberries
- Raspberries
- Nut Butter
Apple Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 frozen banana small
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup plain, unsweetened almond milk
- optional: handful of fresh spinach or kale
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender.
- Blend on high, stopping to scrape the sides as needed. Feel free to add more almond milk to thin it out until it reaches your preferred consistency.
- Serve this apple smoothie in a bowl with your favorite toppings on top.
Tips & Notes
- *To make this smoothie dairy-free, swap the Greek yogurt for a non-dairy yogurt or omit all altogether.
Yummy! So delicious and filling! And perfect for the cold season.
I’m highly allergic to banana. Can I just add more Greek yogurt to substitute?
Do you have a version of this recipe that is sugar free for bariatric patients? 37 grams of sugar per serving is extremely high.
This looks amazing! Trying to get my kids to eat a healthier breakfast is always a challenge. Much better than eating a fruity pebbles right? 🙂
Thanks for the recipe!
😛 Hey let’s not discriminate against Fruity Pebbles. But yes, much healthier!
This looks so delicious! almost better than real apple pie because it is way easier to make and healthier. Now I can justify eating dessert for breakfast, because it’s not dessert if it’s good for me, right?
Thanks for sharing the recipe!
~Andrea Tiffany~
http://aglimpseofglam.blogspot.com
These look waaaaay better than actual apple pie. All about that crunchy goodness on top and so cool that its paleo.
Congrats on signing up for the race! Your smoothle bowl looks amazing… And you’re so right.. it is always about the toppings 🙂
Thanks Liora!
These bowls are almost too pretty to eat! Almost 🙂 I’m going to make one for dessert tonight!
That race sounds super intense but amazing! I’m actually training for a Spartan race in December and I’m really scared. Any training tips?!
o0ooooo! A Spartan Race, that’s awesome! I’ve never done one of those, so no training tips from me 😛 Where is your race? I hope it’s somewhere fun!!!!
Smoothie bowls, they are great, I usually have them in the summer, because it’s like I’m having ice cream for breakfast. I have to try to have them in colder months as well, this apple pie version sounds delicious.
Anytime you can have ice cream for breakfast it’s going to be a good day.
Looks good! 🙂
I want, no, i need tho smoothie bowl in my life!! Apple Pie smoothie sounds incredible!!
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Lee, I didn’t get any of your posts this week. They usually come to my email. I visited your website this morning to see if you posted anything this week. Do I need to sign up for emails again? I checked my spam, and they didn’t go there.
Hey Traci! That is bizarre. I got all of the emails to my personal email, which I subscribe from. Did you check your SPAM folder?
I’m totally with you on making apple pie a year-round thing. I cannot wait to give this a try, it looks fantastic! 🙂
I’ve never been skiing, ever. I really want to try it, because it looks like I’m missing out on some fun times!
Hah, I was right! I was squinting at the first photo as I thought that smoothie bowl looked green! 😀 Sounds delicious, I love these filling, healthy and delicious breakfast recipes!
Nope, never been cc-skiing, but it sounds better (and less dangerous) than mountain skiing, and it will be double the fun since you’ll be doing it with your sis! 😉