The taste of apple pie is the coziest way to start your morning! This vegan apple pie smoothie delivers all the cozy spices and natural sweetness of your favorite dessert, minus the baking. It's creamy, nutrient-packed and perfect for any time of day.
My mornings feel incomplete if I don't start it with a nutritious smoothie! They're just so easy and refreshing. Even in the winter you'll find me cozied up with a warm blanket, a big sweatshirt, a warm cup of tea in one hand... and a smoothie in the other!
This apple pie smoothie has all the classic flavor of decadent apple pie but in smoothie form. It's slightly sweet from the apple and Medjool dates with dessert-worthy flavor notes from the vanilla, cinnamon and ginger.
Ingredients
- Keep the skin on the sweet red apple! My kids don't always go for the skin when not in smoothies and lose out on all of its fiber and nutrient-rich benefits.
- The almonds add plant-based protein and the perfect sweet creaminess!
- Frozen riced cauliflower is my secret ingredient! It adds creamy texture and tons of nutrients, and it sneaks in a veggie without anyone ever knowing.
- Optional: Throw in some fresh ginger root! It makes the smoothy slightly spicy but is not overpowering at all given it's balanced with the sweetness of the dates and apple.
Fun Apple Pie Smoothie Toppings
On a quick morning, I love that I can blend and go with a smoothie like this one. If I'm slowing things down a bit, though, I love to create something that feels a little more intentional. It seriously changes the whole tone and feeling of my morning. Here are a few little upgrades to make your smoothie feel extra decadent:
- Finely chop a handful of healthy maple candied pecans for some delightful crunch.
- Drizzle this instant vegan caramel sauce overtop.
- Add more apple flavor with these easy sautéed cinnamon apples.
- Top with coconut whipped cream, which always makes my kids cheer!
This smoothie is vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, refined sugar-free and peanut-free. If you give it a try, please snap a pic and share @eatingbyelaine so I can see your apple pie smoothie creations. You can also leave a review below, which is SO helpful to me and encourages others to enjoy this smoothie, too!
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Easy Vegan Apple Pie Smoothie
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 2-3 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
The taste of apple pie is the coziest way to start your morning! This vegan apple pie smoothie delivers all the cozy spices and natural sweetness of your favorite dessert (minus the baking). It's creamy, nutrient-packed and perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen riced cauliflower
- 1 cup unsweetened, plain plant-milk (I typically use almond milk)
- 1 large red sweet apple, stem and core removed (leave the skin on*), cut into chunks
- 5 Medjool dates, pitted
- 2 tablespoons unsalted raw blanched slivered almonds (not sliced almonds)
- 2 tablespoons gluten free oats (if grain-free add more blanched slivered almonds here)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon or apple pie spice
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Optional: 1-inch ginger root, skin removed
- Optional: 1 tablespoon chia seeds (adds protein, healthy fats, fiber and nutrients)
- 2 cups crushed ice
Garnish Ideas
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a high speed blender and purée until smooth and creamy. Use the blender's tamper or plunger to help it along in the beginning.
- Taste and adjust as needed. Sometimes I add more ice for a thicker smoothie or more milk to thin it out if needed. Add more dates for a sweeter smoothie or more cinnamon to boost the flavor.
- Pour into 2 large glasses or 3 smaller glasses. Serve immediately.
Equipment
Buy Now → Notes
* Most of the fiber in apples comes from the skin and the pulp. When you remove the skin, you remove about half the fiber. A medium apple with skin contains 3.3 grams of fiber, whereas one without skin has only 1.7 grams.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Category: Breakfast or Snack
- Method: Blender
Megan Ho says
where do you get your cute glassware?
Elaine Gordon says
From all different shops and sometimes online... many of them on this site are from Anthropologie or Target. This one pictured in this post was actually one I admired at a local restaurant and the restaurant gave it to me for free! Let me know if you want a link to a specific one on the site and I'll get it to you.
Rebecca Jones says
Made this smoothie this morning and it is absolutely delicious and filling.
Elaine Gordon says
Thank you so much, Rebecca! I'm so happy to hear you loved it! It is one of my favorites!
Joan says
I would like the nutritional information on this delicious smoothie
Elaine Gordon says
Hi, Joan - I'm actually working on adding nutritional info to all recipes across my site over the next couple of weeks so stay tuned please and check back soon! Best Regards,
Elaine