Apple Smoothie
Published 8/25/2020
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This apple smoothie recipe is an excellent healthy breakfast idea or snack. It’s made with frozen applesauce, almond milk, ground flaxseed, and your favorite nut butter.
We know not everyone likes the taste of banana and that’s why this apple smoothie is made without it. Enjoy every sip of this smoothie because it tastes exactly like apple pie!
Best Fall Smoothie Award
It’s true, we are smoothie people. From breakfast smoothies to green smoothies to peanut butter banana smoothies we love all the smoothies. If you like smoothies, then you must try this apple smoothie this fall!
I say this fall only because fall = apple season and the base of this recipe is actually made with frozen applesauce cubes in place of the ice or any other frozen fruit. It’s also made with other warm ingredients such as cinnamon, flaxseed, and nut butter.
Frozen Applesauce
Let’s jump back to the frozen applesauce for a second. We got the idea of freezing applesauce in place of frozen banana or ice and I feel like a genius.
You can either use homemade applesauce like our Instant Pot or Crockpot recipes or simply buy applesauce cups like we did here and freeze those.
so many uses for frozen applesauce
Not only can you use frozen applesauce in this apple smoothie, but it’s also a great way to allow your applesauce to stay chilled longer. You can even use them as an icepack in your lunch and then when it thaws, eat it for a snack.
Other Ingredients
The other ingredients in this smoothie are basic, yet packed with nutrition. Let’s check it out:
Flax: A little bit of flax goes a long way.
Nut Butter: You can use any nut butter your heart desires, but I recommend either cashew butter or almond butter because they’re flavor is milder than peanut.
Rolled Oats: Rolled oats will not only add whole grains to this smoothie but give it great texture. Option to use either rolled oats or quick-cooking.
Maple Syrup: This smoothie is delicious without the maple syrup, but I promise just a little maple syrup will enhance all of the delicious fall flavors of this apple smoothie recipe.
Cinnamon: Add a touch of cinnamon and I promise you this smoothie tastes exactly like apple pie! Feeling sassy? Apple pie or pumpkin pie spice instead!
Toppings for Apple Smoothies
How could I forget about toppings? No smoothie should go without a few toppings…because smoothies are best eaten with a spoon if you ask me!
- Apple cinnamon granola
- Apples
- Nut butter
- Ground cinnamon
Apple Smoothie
Ingredients
- 8 oz. apple sauce, frozen*
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, or any kind of milk
- 2 tablespoons rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons nut butter, any kind
- 1 teaspoon ground flax seed
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- First, freeze 2 4-oz. applesauce cups for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Once frozen, run the applesauce cups under hot water for a few seconds to remove from the plastic. Then place into a high-speed blender.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and cover.
- Blend on high for around a minute or until smooth.
Tips & Notes
- frozen applesauce: if you are using homemade applesauce, we suggest freezing in an ice cube tray. One frozen, you can transfer the applesauce cubes into a freezer-safe glass container or gallon-size bag for later.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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This is so good! I like a smoothie now and agsin for a meal replacer at breakfast. I didn’t have maple syrup but i used honey instead and almond butter and i swear to god it tastes exactly like Apple pie with graham cracker crust.
So good!
Made this tonight after my workout and it’s delicious! I’ve been looking for smoothies that contain applesauce because raw apples are too harsh on my stomach. It’s one of the few smoothie recipes I found where I had all the ingredients on hand. Even with the spinach and kale I threw in, it still tastes like an apple pie! I call it a green apple pie smoothie! 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
I also like to cook apple smoothies. But I never added raspberries. Thanks for the idea! I will definitely try it.
Tastes great!
This was delicious! I actually used applesauce from a jar and froze straight in my magic bullet blender cup. Ran it under warm water to loosen before adding the other ingredients and blending. I like that this smoothie recipe is simple and you dk t need too many ingredients, but it is relatively high in calories (around 440/serving before toppings) for a snack, so I split it into two servings.
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Totally agree! Seeds go a long way, especially flax and chia (my personal favorite!)! Never tried freezing applesauce before, but it might have to be a new method and recipe to try out with smoothies one day. Does the apple flavor taste really overpowering and strong?