Description

This Apple Pie Protein Smoothie is a delicious and nutritious blend that captures the essence of classic apple pie flavors in a refreshing, protein-packed drink. Perfect for breakfast or a post-workout boost, it combines the natural sweetness of apples and banana with warming spices and creamy Greek yogurt for a balanced and satisfying smoothie.

Ingredients

Scale

Fruit and Dairy

2 large red apples (fuji), cored
1 frozen banana
1/2 cup Greek yogurt

Liquids

1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 cup ice

Spices

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of ground nutmeg
Pinch of ground ginger
Tiny pinch of ground cloves

Sweetener (optional)

1–2 pitted dates or 1–2 teaspoons honey, to sweeten if needed

Instructions

Prepare ingredients: Core the apples and peel and freeze the banana in advance to ensure a creamy, cold smoothie.
Blend: Add apples, frozen banana, ice, almond milk, Greek yogurt, and all the spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves) into a blender. Pulse until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Adjust sweetness: Taste the smoothie and add the optional sweetener (dates or honey) if desired. Pulse again to combine evenly.
Serve: Pour the smoothie into glasses and, if desired, sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon on top for garnish. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.

Notes

Use frozen banana to give the smoothie a creamy texture without needing additional ice.
Adjust spices to taste, adding more cinnamon or nutmeg if you prefer a stronger apple pie flavor.
You can substitute Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt for a vegan option.
Remove sweetener completely if you prefer a lower sugar smoothie; the fruit adds natural sweetness.
This smoothie is best enjoyed immediately to maintain freshness and flavor.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Smoothie, Breakfast
Method: Blending
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 smoothie (approx. 12 oz)
Calories: 210 kcal
Sugar: 20 g
Sodium: 85 mg
Fat: 3.5 g
Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 38 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 8 g
Cholesterol: 5 mg

Keywords: apple pie smoothie, protein smoothie, healthy breakfast smoothie, apple smoothie, cinnamon smoothie