Easy Apple Smoothie
You can use any kind of apple in this recipe. It will taste best if your apples taste sweet. There's a big range of flavors in apples, so just know the final flavor of the smoothie depends on the flavor of the apples. Honeycrisp and Pink Lady are good options.
Servings: 2
Calories: 160kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup diced apple (steamed until just soft and cooled; or use fresh apple if you have a very strong blender)
- 1 cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt or milk
- ½ cup applesauce
- 1 tablespoon peanut or almond butter (optional)
- pinch cinnamon (optional)
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Add the ingredients to a blender.
- Start on low and work up to high, blending very smooth. If the mixture seems too thick, add a little milk.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon and maple syrup if using.
- Serve or store for later and serve within 24 hours.
Notes
- You can store this smoothie in an airtight container or pouch in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- I prefer the consistency and flavor of this smoothie made using steamed and cooled apples. This ensures that they blend all the way to creamy. To steam apples: Dice apples and place into a steamer basket set over a pot with 1 inch of water. Cover and steam apples until soft. You can also just simmer diced apples in a little water until soft.
- If you have a very strong blender, like a Vitamix, you can use fresh or frozen apples in this recipe.
- If you use fresh apples, add a few ice cubes to make it smoothie consistency.
- Using Greek yogurt will add more protein and creaminess to the smoothie, though it's good with milk too!
Nutrition
Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 273mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 39IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 0.4mg