Apple Pie Smoothie Two Ways
Servings 2 smoothies
Ingredients
- about 6 ice cubes
- 1 organic apple washed, quartered and cored (leave the skin on)
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon I use Saigon cinnamon, see Notes
- pinch allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground flaxseed optional
- 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts optional
- 1 -2 large handfuls of spinach just for the green version
- honey or pure maple syrup to taste if desired (see Notes)
Instructions
- Put all ingredients, except for the honey or maple syrup (and except for the spinach if you are going non-green), into the blender. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy. Give it a taste to check the sweetness and add the honey or maple accordingly.
Notes
I experimented with adding about a quarter cup of oats to this smoothie. It was OK, but adds a chewiness to it. Go ahead and add it if you think you'd like that. I prefer the ground flax. It adds a nice nuttiness, extra fiber and omegas without changing the texture.
If you are using plain almond milk, you may want to add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract. I use Saigon cinnamon in this recipe. You can use any cinnamon you have. I like the Saigon cinnamon because it has a much bolder flavor that I really like! Try it if you can and let me know what you think! Don't add the honey or maple syrup until you've blended the smoothie and given it a taste. Depending on the sweetness of your apple and banana, you may not need it at all. I added just a bit of honey on my third test and it was way too sweet!
If you are using plain almond milk, you may want to add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract. I use Saigon cinnamon in this recipe. You can use any cinnamon you have. I like the Saigon cinnamon because it has a much bolder flavor that I really like! Try it if you can and let me know what you think! Don't add the honey or maple syrup until you've blended the smoothie and given it a taste. Depending on the sweetness of your apple and banana, you may not need it at all. I added just a bit of honey on my third test and it was way too sweet!