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!
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 374kcal
Ingredients
- 1 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
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or other natural sweetener
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon plus more for garnish
- ice cubes approximately 1 cup
- Pinch of salt optional, to taste
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, dairy 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.
- Want less sugar? Opt for a natural, low-calorie sweetener like stevia or monk fruit.
- The cinnamon can be swapped with (or combined with) ginger or cardamom.
- For additional protein, fiber, and healthy fats, add protein powder, peanut butter, almond butter, chia seeds, hemp seeds, or walnuts.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 342IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 344mg | Iron: 2mg