Vegan Apple Pie Smoothie
from The Blender Girl Smoothies bookMarch 10, 2010
This vegan apple pie smoothie tastes just like apple pie a la mode, and takes less than 5 minutes to blend up!
Vegan Apple Pie Smoothie
This vegan apple pie smoothie tastes just like apple pie a la mode, and takes less than 5 minutes to blend up!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 16-ounce glasses
Calories 465 kcal
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup (180ml) unsweetened almond milk
- 1 3/4 cups (475g) unsweetened applesauce (or stewed apples)
- 1 cup (140g) raw unsalted cashews, soaked and drained
- 2 teaspoons (10ml) natural vanilla extract, plus more to taste
- 3/4 teaspoon (1.5g) ground cinnamon, plus more to taste
- 2 dates, soaked (or 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup or Lakanto)
- 1 cup (125g) ice cubes
optional boosters
- 1 tablespoon lucuma powder
- 1 cup (44g) firmly packed baby spinach
- 1/2 cup (60g) frozen raw cauliflower florets
- 1/2 teaspoon (1g) probiotic powder (see notes)
Instructions
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Throw everything into your blender (including any boosters) and blast on high for 30 to 60 seconds until smooth and creamy.
Recipe Notes
Recipe from The Blender Girl Smoothies book
Comments 49
I made this for a breakfast snack the other day…I almost felt naughty having something this yummy to start my day. Yum!
Ha! I feel the same way too 🙂
But it is so good………(wink)
I used a vanilla bean instead of the extract and it is just as marvelous! Thank you for such fantastic, health friendly recipes. I adore them.
Hey Miss Mary
I LOVE whole vanilla beans. Thanks for sharing your experience 🙂
Made the apple pie smoothie this morning after my run. Very thick and filling! I added spinach to the recipe to give it a little nutrient boost but the flavor was creamy apple goodness. Well done!
Hey Shelley
The addition of spinach is a wonderful addition to this smoothie for added nutrition. I LOVE that.
I am going to make YOUR perfect blend tomorrow! Thanks for sharing 🙂
WOW!!! I just made this and it made heaps, so I froze the rest and will have it for dessert tonight. YUM! Think I am going to have to buy my nuts in bulk from now on 😉
LOL! LOVE that you are enjoying this smoothie 🙂
Tried this: YUMMMMMMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Will be staple for my wisdom teeth diet! LOL!!
Hey Andrew!
Oh….I will be thinking of you getting those wisdom teeth out.
Keep making smoothies!!!
This smoothie is sooo yummy! And even with the freshly stewed apples it’s done in a few minutes. Plus – the steam of the apples filled my kitchen with a lovely scent 🙂 I’m definitely gonna try adding spinach to this smoothie too.
Thank you! :-*
OH Elisa,
Spinach would be AMAZING in this smoothie!
I love the apple pie smoothie! My weakness as a new vegan is my love for apple pie!!!
What a great blog! I lost 70 pounds through juicing (before and after photos on my blog). My blender had a big role to play in this.
Juicing also made me a vegetarian and this last month I have been eating (or drinking!!!) vegan.
Keep up the good work!
Oh That is AMAZING!
How inspiring.
I use my blender and juicer every single day and I have never felt better or had more energy.
WONDERFUL to be connected.
Those before and after pics are something!!!
OK….this has gotten me through many “I can’t have dessert tonight” situations. I LOVE this smoothie! I use Stevia drops instead of Agave and it is still amazing!
Oh..I am so pleased you are enjoying this Christine! Yes! Stevia is a LIFESAVER with this smoothie! Love you xxx
Thanks Sela.
I LOVE this smoothie. I just can’t get enough of it!
LOL! I LOVE it! Thanks Becky 🙂
LOl! Me neither!
ThankYOU Mary for your lovely lovely comments. I am so glad you are enjoying the recipes. It is so great to be connected in piggilicious heaven.
I know! That is a problem with this smoothie! LOL! Thanks Tammi. SO glad you are enjoying this smoothie 🙂
FANtastic! Enjoy! Thanks Abbie 🙂
Ha! Thanks! I agree!
Would love to try this, however, as I’m allergic to tree nuts, the cashews are a problem. Would there be any alternatives to using the cashew milk?
Thanks 🙂
Hey Kathryn,
This smoothie tastes delicious with rice milk or soy milk. Enjoy 🙂
Thanks! It’s hard to find good, delicious and healthy meals that don’t have nuts sometimes.
Yes! I know exactly what you mean.
My niece is allergic to all nuts and we have to modify everything. Enjoy 🙂
I am planning to make this for breakfast tomorrow! I never considered lecithin for thickening…thank you I will try that especially since I am one of the few people wo hate avocado in my smoothies, idc how creamy and thick it makes them I don’t like how it “breaks” and doesn’t pour. Love your website!
Thanks Mary Jean!
I can’t wait to hear what you think.
I LOVE this smoothie 🙂
All I can say is “Scrumdillyicious!” I like that word! Also, “Fantabulous”! Why does my spell check keep popping up with these words – I understand what they mean! 🙂
LOL! Oh Kibby. You are SO funny!
I loved this smoothie! I tweaked it a little, used almond milk and honey instead of cashew milk and stevia. But it was still excellent! This one’s a keeper!
Thanks Annette.
I LOVE your blend! YUM!
So glad you enjoyed it 🙂
just tried this one this morning (we used regular milk due to tree nut allergy) and it was a hit. I used applesauce but thanks for the tip on making home made applesauce (I just got a Vitamix so I’m a novice and appreciate the helpful tips & I also didn’t know how to stew apples):) The first smoothie I tried was a berry one but being new to Vitamix I messed up & didn’t let them pulse long enough so the kids felt it was too “grainy” (frozen raspberry/blackberry) next time I’ll let it run longer. I could drink this apple one daily though!
Hey Michele,
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience here and on facebook.
I am so glad you enjoyed this smoothie.
SO excited you got a Vitamix. You are going to LOVE LOVE LOVE that machine!
Yes, keep the machine on for about 30 seconds and all of your smoothies will be smooth and creamy. Don’t worry if the smoothie heats a little. Just add some ice cubes. Can’t wait to hear what else you make 🙂
This looks pretty tasty. I recently started drinking smoothie recipes for breakfast and it has helped me lose weight. It is pretty easy too because I make more servings and then I have a quick easy breakfast during the week.
Great! Healthy smoothies make fantastic meals.
This recipe sounds great. But I’m wondering if it will taste good warmed? I’ll try them tomorrow for my sick toddler.
I haven’t tried this warm. It should be absolutely fine if you slightly warm it. Like warm apple pie. YUMMO. Hope your little one feels better soon 🙂
I just made this for my lunch and I must admit it’s really good! I’m starting to be a real smoothie junkie! I can have a shake for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Anyway, the combination of cashew nuts, apple and cinnamon is deliiiiiiicious!
Awesome. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Yes, it’s delicious!
This shake is great. I have started a raw food diet and needed the pick up. I added a raw sweet potato and I did not stew the apples and used no sweeter or milk and it was still amazing
Yay! Love your blend. Thanks for sharing.
What is the purpose in sprouting and if you plan to eat a handful of nuts, should they be soaked. Thank you for all of your wonderful information and recipes.
Monica, soaking and sprouting neutralizes enzyme inhibitors, releases the full nutrient potential of the food, and makes them more digestible. You can read more here:
http://healthyblenderrecipes.com/info/soaking_grains_nuts_seeds
This is heaven in a glass! My second favorite smoothie, right after the Raspberry Cheesecake Smoothie. I loooooove your recipes!
Oh….thankyou. I love this one too. It’s just so easy and delicious. But, yeah…it’s pretty hard to beat that cheesecake smoothie. Have you tried the tastes-like-ice cream kale shake? Oh My…. Make sure you get The Blender Girl Smoothies app that just came out in the app store. There are some awesome smoothie recipes in there!
Just made this and loved it! It is SOOO cold right now, I increased the almond milk, left out the ice, and ran the Vitamix until the smoothie was very warm.( but not hot like soup)
Just like fresh baked apple pie, and so comforting on a cold day!
Love it! So glad you enjoyed it Laura.