Fresh Apple Smoothie – A Cozy Hug in a Glass

ByEA Stewart
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Imagine sipping on a smoothie that tastes like your favorite slice of apple pie—without the crust, but with all the comfort. This Fresh Apple Pie Smoothie is your new go-to for a quick, nutritious, and utterly delicious treat that feels like fall in every sip.

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Why You’ll Love This Apple Smoothie Recipe!

  • QUICK & EASY – Ready in just 5 minutes with simple ingredients.
  • NUTRIENT PACKED: Loaded with fiber, antioxidants, and plant-based goodness.
  • MAKE IT YOUR OWN: Follow the recipe as is, or add your own apple smoothie boosters for more protein, fiber, and nutrition.

Ingredients, Variations, & Add-In’s

With apple season upon us, I decided to create a fall-inspired apple smoothie with just five simple ingredients. You probably have them in your kitchen right now.

  • Fresh apples– keep the skin on for extra nutrients!
  • Oats. Certified gluten-free if needed.
  • Milk. Dairy or non-dairy, like this easy 1-minute almond milk. For an additional source of plant-based protein, opt for unsweetened, organic soy milk.
  • Maple sugar. Maple syrup works well, too. Alternatively, opt for a natural, low-calorie sweetener like erythritol, stevia, or monk fruit.
  • Cinnamon. Ginger and cardamom would also be a tasty addition to this apple smoothie!
  • Ice Cubes. To make it nice and cold!
  • Optional: Protein powder, seeds (flax, chia, hemp, etc), nuts/nut butters (walnut, peanut, pecan), fiber (Sunfiber, psyllium husk)
apple pie smoothie ingredients

Ridiculously Easy Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender.
  2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  3. Pour into your favorite glass, sprinkle with a dash of cinnamon, and enjoy!
apple pie smoothie

Dietitian Nutrition Notes

  • FIBER. At 8 grams of fiber per large serving, this smoothie will keep your tummy full and your blood sugar levels stable until your next meal. It also helps promote a healthy gut microbiome.
  • ANTI-INFLAMMATORY. Apples, especially with the skin on, are a good source of the flavonoid quercetin. This natural anti-inflammatory and immune booster acts like an antihistamine (which may help with histamine intolerance) and may protect against certain types of cancers, as well as heart disease.  Yes, it’s true…An apple a day may indeed keep the doctor dietitian away!
  • SPECIAL DIETS. This recipe is gluten-free, vegetarian, DASH, and MIND diet friendly. Use plant-based milk for a vegan option.
Apple Smoothie topped with cinnamon in a glass. Apples and straws in the background.

Fresh Apple Smoothie Recipe

This creamy anti-inflammatory apple smoothie tastes like fresh apple pie in a glass! Only 5 ingredients and 5 minutes to make!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 serving

Ingredients

  • 1 medium to large apple, core removed, chopped
  • 1 cup milk, dairy or non-dairy
  • 1/3 cup gluten free oats, use certified gluten-free oats if needed
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup, or other natural sweetener
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for garnish
  • ice cubes, approximately 1 cup

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in a blender such as a Vitamix, and blend until desired consistency is achieved. Serve in a glass with additional cinnamon sprinkled on top.

Notes

NUTRITION: Nutrition information for version with whole milk. This will change if you use a plant-based milk or low fat milk.
INGREDIENT SWAPS & ADDITIONS: 
  • Use dairy or non-dairy options, such as this easy 1-minute almond milk. For a plant-based version with added protein, choose unsweetened organic soy milk.
  • Don’t have maple sugar? Maple syrup works well too. Alternatively, opt for a natural, low-calorie sweetener like erythritol, stevia, or monk fruit.
  • Ginger and cardamom would also be a tasty addition to this apple smoothie!
  • For additional protein, fiber, and healthy fats, add protein powder, peanut butter, almond butter, chia seeds, hemp seeds, or walnuts. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 109mg | Potassium: 615mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 494IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 301mg | Iron: 1mg
EA Stewart, RD | Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Course Beverages, Breakfast, Smoothie, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword easy healthy smoothie recipes
Diet anti-inflammatory, dairy free option, DASH, Gluten Free, MIND Diet, Vegan Option, Vegetarian
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Apple Smoothie FAQs

While you certainly could peel your apples for this smoothie, I prefer to leave the peel on for added fiber and nutrients. One apple with skin has quite a bit more vitamins (K,A,C), and potassium than a peeled apple.

This may be obvious, but use the freshest, sweetest, in-season apples possible.  I made this apple smoothie with a “so-so” apple and a fresh, sweet Honeycrisp apple, and the taste difference between both was amazing.  The Honeycrisp version won, hands down!

Other sweeter varieties of apples include Gala, Fuji, Golden Delicious, Ambrosia, Envy, Kiku, and Koru, among others. I’ve never tried it with green apples, but if you’re in the mood for a tart smoothie, give it a try!

Any fruit you want, of course! Some popular tasty apple fruit pairings include: balckberries, coconut, cranberries, dates, figs, lemon, oranges, pears, plums, pumpkin, and riasins.

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