This Apple Pie Smoothie tastes just like real apple pie. It's sweet and extra delicious, filled with apple freshness and wonderful seasonal spices. It's also very nutritious and totally wholesome, made without unhealthy refined sugars, and packed with essential nutrients and heart-healthy OATS. Ultimate healthy drink perfect for breakfast!
Apples are so good right now. I just can't stop myself. They are still my favorite fruit and on my menu daily. Apple Cinnamon Cookies and Apple Baked Oatmeal are just some of the treats I'm enjoying right now.
I actually planned to close the apple season on my blog with Apple Cinnamon Pancakes. But then I made this creamy apple smoothie the other day, and I realized that just won't be possible. I HAD to share one more apple recipe. Cause it's sooo good!
This Apple Pie Smoothie is the fastest way to enjoy your favorite apple pie straight in the morning. Which is kinda neat.
It is creamy, sweet, and extra delicious, filled with apple freshness and beautiful warm spices. Just lovely! It's also very nutritious, totally wholesome, made without refined sugars, and packed with essential nutrients and heart-healthy OATS. The ultimate fall-inspired healthy drink - perfect breakfast.
Ingredients used
To make this healthy apple smoothie, I used only simple pantry ingredients that most of us probably have at home already. You will need:
- SWEET APPLE: Apple is definitely the star in this smoothie. Fresh, sweet, and loaded with nutrients, apples are now in season and beautiful. I used crunchy and super sweet Fuji apple.
- OATS: Hearty, healthy, and filling, oats are fantastic in smoothies. They are an excellent choice for breakfast since they are a great fiber source, especially beta-glucan, a type of soluble fiber that keeps our heart healthy. They are also great in supporting good gut bacteria growth, which is essential for our immunity. I used rolled oats here.
- MILK: I used oat milk, but you can use whatever milk you prefer or have. Note that coconut milk won't work well here.
- BLACKSTRAP MOLASSES: Blackstrap molasses is a byproduct of the sugar cane making process. Unlike refined sugars with zero nutritional value, molasses offers many essential vitamins and minerals – like iron, calcium, magnesium, vitamin B6, and selenium (1). It is a dark, gooey substance with a distinctive bitter-sweet taste—a great option to use as a sweetener for smoothies.
To give apple smoothie extra flavor and nutrient boost, I tossed in some SUPERFOODS as well:
- CINNAMON: I'm using Ceylon cinnamon, also known as "true" cinnamon. It's a highly delicious spice with many health benefits. Cinnamon gave the smoothie a wonderful flavor.
- HEMP SEEDS: They are an excellent source of healthy Omega-3s, but also a great source of proteins - a great addition to a smoothie.
- WALNUTS: Walnuts are not only flavorful but very nutritious. They are a good source of the Omega-3 and an excellent source of powerful antioxidants that fights inflammation.
- NUTMEG: Nutmeg is a highly aromatic spice that pairs so well with other flavors in this apple smoothie. You will need just a pinch.
If you find that you're missing some of the ingredients, just look at the SUBSTITUTIONS section below. I offer plenty of replacements.
How to make Apple Pie Smoothie
Making this gorgeous apple smoothie is quite easy. It will take you 5 minutes (tops!). Here's how to make it:
- Prepare and measure all ingredients using measuring cups.
- Take the blender and add all ingredients. Add ice cubes, if using.
- Mix everything on high speed until you get an even silky texture.
- If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more liquid – milk or water. Blend again until everything is well combined.
- Taste the smoothie and add additional sweetener if the smoothie is not sweet enough. I recommend using date syrup, raw honey or maple syrup, or stevia. This is totally based on your preference.
- Transfer the smoothie into a glass.
- ADD TOPPINGS: I used chopped walnuts, a dash of cinnamon, and hemp seeds. Be creative here and add toppings you like.
- Serve and enjoy!
- Makes 1 glass that serves 1-2 people.
Substitutions
- You can use rolled or quick oats here.
- Substitute oat milk with any plant-based milk except coconut milk. Coconut milk won't work well here. Cow's milk is fine.
- Substitute blackstrap molasses with 1-2 dates, date syrup, maple syrup, or honey.
- Substitute hemp seeds with ground flax seeds or chia seeds (it will add more fibers and omega-3's).
- Substitute walnuts with almonds.
- Instead of nutmeg, you can use fresh or ground ginger. Add just a pinch, don't go crazy because too much will overpower other beautiful flavors inside the smoothie.
- MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Use certified gluten-free oats.
Tips for storing
- Store in a glass jar with a lid and keep refrigerated up to one day.
- Oats tend to make the smoothie thick in the morning (they soak up the moisture), so you may need to add a bit of liquid the next day - milk or water. Just shake it or stir it with the spoon.
- Remember, all smoothies oxidate when left standing. That's not bad, BUT to reap all benefits from ingredients, it's best to have this Apple Pie Smoothie FRESH!
Pro tips
- If you want to add some extra fat for energy, you can add a tablespoon of almond butter or peanut butter.
- To make the smoothie more refreshing, you can add ice cubes, OR you can feeze diced apples (preferably overnight).
- Use a high power blender (I recommend ---) to ensure everything blends well and the smoothie is silky smooth.
- Turn into protein shake: add protein powder (I recommend a natural or vanilla flavor).
- The best apple for smoothies: I like to use sweet apples, like Gala or Fuji but you're welcome to use sour apples, like Granny Smith. In that case, you may need to add more sweetener.
- If you are using dates, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes. Drain them before using them.
Apple Pie Smoothie benefits
Apple Pie Smoothie is a perfect breakfast and has many benefits. This sweet creamy beauty:
- It's loaded with wholesome ingredients that promote optimal health.
- It's a well-balanced meal that has all the essential nutrients your body needs.
- It's made without refined sugars.
- It's full of wonderful seasonal spices and flavors.
- It's rich in powerful antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins.
- It's very satisfying.
- It's vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, and extremely delicious!
- Kid-friendly and simple to make.
Enjoy!
Apple Pie Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 sweet apple I used Fuji apple
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk I used oat milk
- 1 tablespoon blackstrap molasses or 2-3 Medjool dates
- 1 teaspoon Ceylon cinnamon ground
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg ground
- A handful of walnuts about 2 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
- Ice cubes optional
Instructions
- Take the blender and add all ingredients. Add in ice cubes, if using.
- Mix everything on high speed until you get an even smoothie texture.
- If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more liquid – milk or water. Blend again until everything is well combined.
- Taste the smoothie and add additional sweetener if you like. I recommend using date syrup, raw honey or maple syrup, or stevia. This is totally based on your preference.
- Transfer the smoothie into a tall glass.
- ADD TOPPINGS (optional): I used chopped walnuts, a dash of cinnamon, and hemp seeds. Be creative here and add toppings you like.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
You can use rolled or quick oats here.
Substitute oat milk with any plant-based milk except coconut milk. Coconut milk won't work well here. Cow's milk is fine.
Substitute blackstrap molasses with 1-2 dates, date syrup, maple syrup, or honey.
Substitute hemp seeds with ground flax seeds or chia seeds (it will add more fibers and omega-3's).
Substitute walnuts with almonds.
Instead of nutmeg, you can use fresh or ground ginger. Add just a pinch, don't go crazy because too much will overpower other beautiful flavors inside the smoothie.
MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Use certified gluten-free oats. Tips for storing
Store in a glass jar with a lid and keep refrigerated up to one day. Add a bit of liquid the next day - milk or water, and just shake it or stir smoothie with the spoon. Pro tips
If you want to add some extra fat for energy, you can add a tablespoon of almond butter or peanut butter.
To make the smoothie more refreshing, you can use ice cubes, OR you can feeze diced apples (preferably overnight).
Turn into protein shake: add protein powder (I recommend a natural or vanilla flavor).
The best apple for smoothies: I like to use sweet apples, like Gala or Fuji but you're welcome to use sour apples, like Granny Smith. In that case, you may need to add more sweetener.
If you are using dates, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes. Drain them before using them. Given nutritional values don't include toppings. Nutritional Disclaimer
Nutrition
More smoothie recipes to try
- Mixed Berry Smoothie
- Strawberry Kefir Smoothie
- Blueberry Banana Chia Smoothie
- Strawberry Ginger Smoothie
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Nnnniiiiccceeeee...I love this one. All ingredients are very close to me and access them. So yeah, it is a go, for me.
I love apple pie as a flavour and when you make it into a smoothie it's so much more interesting! imagine having this when ts fall, the perfect time to make and have something like this. thank you for sharing this recipe!
I love it’s flavor and taste so much that this smoothie has become my go to breakfast for past 2 days.
How perfect for fall!! This is basically my current go-to overnight oats recipe but in smoothie form. I never thought to take those same ingredients and blend them up. I'm going to have to give this a try. :)
Wow! I can imagine how yummy could this be, I need to try this very soon !
This Apple Pie Smoothie looks so tasty! I can't wait to make my own tonight. Sounds so fun!
Adding Molasses takes this drink to the next level. Almost like eating dessert for breakfast . A super healthy choice that I can't say no to.
I had never had an Apple Pie Smoothie before and PDQ has something similar. So it's really exciting to find a way to enjoy this at home!
It's apple picking season and I needed a new smoothie recipe. I cam upon this one and I am not dissappointed. The smoothie is delicious and the blackstrap molasses is a great addition.
Been looking for some tasty smoothie recipes that are healthy and plant based. So delicious!! Didn't have hemp seeds, but used chia seeds instead. Lovely smoothie.