Protein Apple Smoothie Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Refreshing and sweet, this Apple Smoothie Recipe tastes like an apple pie with a nutty twist. It’s perfect for kickstarting your day or enjoying after a workout!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Beverage, Breakfast, Brunch, Snack

Cuisine: American, Healthy, Vegetarian

Keyword: apple smoothie, apple smoothie recipe

Servings: smoothie

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $3.12

Equipment

Blender

Ingredients

1/2 cup sliced banana frozen
1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk or milk of choice
1 cup coarsely chopped Fuji apple
5 tablespoons vanilla protein powder see note 1
1 tablespoon almond butter see note 2
1 teaspoon apple pie spice see note 3
1/8 teaspoon salt
8 ice cubes
Whipped cream optional

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Instructions

If you don’t have pre-frozen sliced banana, peel a banana and slice it into coins. Place these slices in a sealed bag and freeze them until solid. This is best done the night before.
In a high-powered blender, combine all ingredients. Blend on high for 90–120 seconds or until the mixture is entirely smooth.
Before serving, taste the smoothie. Depending on how sweet your protein powder is, you may want to add some sweetener (see note 4).
Pour the smoothie into a cup or glasses—it’s best enjoyed immediately. For a fun touch, add a dollop of whipped cream and an extra sprinkle of apple pie spice!

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Notes

Note 1: The flavor of the protein powder significantly affects the shake’s overall taste. Use one you like on its own to ensure it complements this smoothie well. This vanilla protein powder by Just Ingredients® is my favorite!

Note 2: Choose a tasty almond butter that you’d eat straight from the jar, otherwise it doesn’t add much to this smoothie! A slow-roasted, lightly salted variety works best. My favorites are Justin’s almond butter or RXBar vanilla almond butter.

Note 3: You can make your own apple pie spice! Depending on your preference, you can increase or decrease the amount to find the perfect warmth level.

Note 4: Depending on the natural sweetness of the banana and the flavor of your protein powder, you might not need extra sweeteners. However, personal preferences vary, so adjust accordingly.

Storage: Best enjoyed right after blending!

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