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
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- 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)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon or apple pie spice
- 1/2 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
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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.
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* 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
