Fresh Apple Pie Smoothie

This apple pie smoothie tastes like autumn in a glass!

Do you say autumn or do you say fall???

Inspired a few weeks ago by these seasonal fruit smoothies, I decided to create my own fall inspired smoothie with 5 simple ingredients you probably have in your kitchen right this instant: fresh apples {of course!}, oats {certified gluten-free for me}, milk {dairy or non-dairy…your choice!}, maple sugar {or any natural sweetener will do}, and, naturally, a little spice {cinnamon}.

Oh, and if you like your smoothies nice and cold, don’t forget the ice!

Fresh Apple Pie Smoothie

Fresh Apple Pie Smoothie

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 1 large {meal} serving or 2 small servings

Ingredients

• 1 medium to large apple core removed, chopped
• 1 cup milk dairy or non-dairy
• 1/3 cup oats {use certified gluten-free oats if you follow a gluten-free diet}
• 2 teaspoons maple sugar or other natural sweetener
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon plus more for garnish
• ice approximately 1 cup

Instructions

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

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

If you are wondering if this is a super healthy smoothie, in addition to being delicious, it is!  Here’s the nutrition scoop…

• At 8 grams of fiber/large serving, this smoothie will keep your tummy full and your blood sugar level stable {aka keep you happy :-)} until your next meal.
• Apples, especially with the skin on, are a good source of the flavonoid quercetin, which acts as a natural anti-inflammatory, and provides protection against certain types of cancers, as well as heart disease.  Yes, it’s true…An apple a day, may indeed keep the doctor away!
• Gluten-free {as long as certified gluten-free oats are used} and vegetarian.  Using almond, soy, coconut, or other non-dairy milk makes a nice vegan version as well.

Have you whipped up any new smoothies lately?  What’s your favorite apple variety?  What else is new???

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CHEERS!

EA Stewart

Hi There! I’m EA, an integrative registered dietitian nutritionist in sunny San Diego. I create easy, DELICIOUS gluten free recipes & low FODMAP recipes for a wide variety of diets: anti-inflammatory, low carb, Mediterranean, paleo, vegan, vegetarian, & more. My nutrition specialties include wellness nutrition, digestive health (celiac disease, IBS, IBD, SIBO), autoimmune disease, & healthy aging. Learn more about my nutrition philosophy and my nutrition coaching services, or get in touch~I’d love to connect with you!

Thanks so much for sharing!