Creamy Apple Pie Smoothie Recipe

 

By Gina Gibbons

I created this tasty smoothie with the intention to utilize all the apples I typically have on hand.  

For me, texture is the key to a great smoothie, and typically smoothies with apple tend to be too watery with no thickness unless you add banana which, I like to avoid when possible.  

With a few little trick ingredients, I created this decadently creamy smoothie that is satisfying and absolutely delicious!

Creamy Apple Pie Smoothie

Serves 1

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (preferably homemade) hemp milk
• 1 roughly chopped apple
• 1/2 carrot
• 2 Tbsp almond butter
• 1 inch chunk fresh ginger or 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp chia seeds
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• A few pinches of freshly grated nutmeg
• Pinch of salt
• Few drops of stevia/drizzle of raw honey (mine didn't need any sweetener at all, this is optional)

Preparation

Blend on high until frothy and creamy. The chia and almond butter give it the wonderful consistency.  I have left out the chia and it still turns out great but they add an extra level of thickness.  

Published January 14, 2013 at 11:59 AM

About Gina Gibbons Gina Gibbons is a lady who loves to sing and dance in the kitchen and throughout the world.  She is a Certified Natural Chef and Holistic Nutrition Educator and teaches people how to create healthy meals both virtually and within their own kitchens.  She is Certified Danyasa-Inspired™ Yoga Instructor which is a beautiful fusion of yoga and expressive movement.  She also has a passion for recycled fashion and raw chocolate that can be found in her Etsy shops: Circle of Love Vintage and Pura Vida Comida.
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