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I just love Apple Pie Smoothies! It’s like having dessert for breakfast without the guilt trip. This smoothie hits all the right flavor notes, and it’s filled with yummy goodness. You know when you really love to eat something, you take that slight pause to anticipate the first bite? That’s how it is with me and this apple and banana smoothie that tastes like my favorite pie. But in this case, it’s a sip, not a bite.

You can taste the apple and cinnamon you expect, and the banana adds a touch of sweetness without adding sugar. I also love the cold creaminess of the yogurt that reminds me of the melting scoop of ice cream that crowns apple pie a la mode. The almond butter flavor and oats remind you of the apple pie crust. All these flavors come together for a homey, delicious apple pie smoothie treat that’s good for you, too.

Why This Is The Best Apple and Banana Smoothie I’ve Tasted

This apple pie smoothie has a sweet flavor and a great smoothie consistency. That’s not usually the case because apples tend to be grainy and not as smooth as other fruits when blended. To counter that, I’ve tried many apple pie smoothies with the right flavor notes that didn’t have much body. They were a tasty breakfast drink more than a smoothie.

So, I tried a few things to make the smoothie creamier. I blended in some ice, but that just watered down the flavor and made it icy. I replaced half the milk with yogurt, which helped, but it was still watery. Oat flour added a little more bulk but not enough to really feel like a smoothie. I even tried adding flaxseed meal which is a great binder. But that didn’t do it for me either.

Next, I used frozen bananas, instead of adding ice cubes, because frozen fruit makes smoothies frothy without watering down the flavor. But that really wasn’t enough. In the end, what worked was freezing the apple chunks. That gave this smoothie all the flavor and body to make it one of my favorites!

The Right Mix of Ingredients

So, the mix of ingredients that made for the best flavor and texture are frozen apple chunks and banana slices, yogurt, almond milk, almond butter, oats, and cinnamon. I think the banana adds enough sweetness, but you can add a little honey or Stevia if you want it sweeter. 

I like to use Granny Smith apples for this apple and banana smoothie, but you can use whatever apples you like. Granny Smith apples give this smoothie a refreshing, tart taste. Other apples will deliver a sweeter taste. So if you’ve got a sweet tooth, you may want to go for that. 

Add the milk and yogurt first to make it easier to blend the frozen fruit chunks. I used a teaspoon of cinnamon since that’s more likely to be in your pantry. But you can use pumpkin pie spice if you have that. 

Enjoy this healthy apple pie smoothie that tastes like you’re having dessert for breakfast. Which, by the way,  you can totally do if you’re a grown-up unless your kids are watching ;-P

I love Apple Pie. It’s one of my favorite desserts that’s not chocolate. The funny thing is that I loved this pie even before I tasted it. Just the phrase “as American as apple pie” made me love it. Because as a child of Cuban exiles, I very much wanted to feel American. It turns out that I love fruit desserts and crust, so I loved apple pie even more once I got to taste it!

But that’s the thing about flavors. They can take you back to a memory or bring you into a new culture. That’s one of the reasons we love to try local foods when we travel. Enjoying local foods is one of the best ways to immerse ourselves in a culture. 

As I share my favorite Cuban recipes for this blog, I want you to also get a sense of my culture and traditions. I want to pass down my experience as a Cuban and give you a taste for Cuba with a bowl black beans or picadillo. 

This is funny considering that all I wanted growing up was to be American, not Cuban. But now that I am an American, I understand that there’s room for my Cuban side too. And I’m grateful for all the newly minted Americans that have shared the culture of their parents and grandparents with us. It’s no wonder they refer to America as a melting pot. The cuisines of our countries of origin meld together to create a new flavor that is new, different, and yet reminiscent of where we’ve come… a dish entirely all-American.

Apple Pie Smoothie Tastes Like Good For You Dessert!

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• Author: Sandi Abbott
• Prep Time: 5
• Total Time: 5 minutes
• Yield: 1 1x
• Category: Breakfast
• Method: Blender
• Cuisine: American

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Description

This is Apple Pie Smoothie is refreshing, nutritious and tastes just like apple pie a la mode, but without the sugar and guilt trip! 

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Ingredients

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1 Granny Smith apple, cut into half-inch chunks and frozen

Half a frozen banana, sliced

½ cup almond milk

½ cup Greek yogurt

1 teaspoon cinnamon (or pumpkin pie spice)

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 tablespoons dry oats

1 tablespoon almond butter

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Instructions

Add the ingredients to a blender, starting with the milk and yogurt. Blend until smooth and enjoy!

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Notes

I like the tartness of the Granny Smith apple. But if you want this smoothie to be sweeter, you can try a sweeter apple or a little stevia or honey. 

If you want to reduce the calorie count, you can omit the banana and reduce the whole milk yogurt to 1/4 cup or switch to low-fat yogurt instead. That will shave about 122 calories bringing your total calories to 339. And it will still be frothy, tasty and filling. 

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Good mornings are always on the menu with this super creamy and tropical mango orange smoothie. It’s everything I love about Miami… it’s sunny and bright, tangy and tropical. The flavors blend so well that every sip feels like a conga line in your mouth! 

This is the absolutely most luscious frozen fruit smoothie you’ll ever make. 

Together, these three ingredients give this smoothie a very tropical vibe, like you should be sitting on a beach chair, with a little paper umbrella in your smoothie! Bananas, almond milk, and protein powder balance out the smoothie and give it the satiety you need to make it more like breakfast. 

There have been times that I’ve been craving this smoothie with no orange juice on hand. I just replace the orange juice with a bit of extra almond milk. It’s still delicious, but I do miss the citrus tang, though. In that case, it’s more of a mango banana smoothie recipe. Either way, it will brighten your morning!

What Mango Should You Use?

I like to use frozen mangos for this smoothie. Frozen fruit helps make your smoothies thick and frosty without diluting the flavor with ice cubes.  You can freeze your own or buy frozen mango chunks. 

Back before Hurricane Irma destroyed her tree, my mom (aka Bean Train) used to bring me the mangoes from her backyard which were absolutely the best I’d ever tasted. I would freeze them and have mango smoothies all the time! 

Now I use frozen mango chunks from the freezer section unless it’s summertime. Then, I use fresh mangos that my friends and neighbors give away. The mangos are falling off the neighbors’ trees, so they are always happy to share their extras. In fact, you can find little roadside stands even in residential areas where folks are either selling or giving away their extra mangos. Talk about pop-up stores!

When I’ve had to buy them at the store, I usually buy the Kent mangos, but you can try other mango varieties. They should work fine. 

How To Cut and Freeze Mangos

If you’re using fresh mangos, one mango yields about one cup of mango chunks… maybe a little more. Mangos have a huge pit, so the yield is not as much as you’d expect from such a big fruit. 

The pit also makes them a little tricky to cut. Instead of peeling the mango, cut the fleshy sides of the mango, avoiding the pit in the center. Then, to each fleshy side, you’ll make shallow cuts lengthwise and crosswise to form a hashtag, but don’t cut through the skin. Then bend the skin back to reveal little cubes you can easily eat. 

But wait! We’re cutting these to make a smoothie! So, don’t eat them, instead, cut them and lay them out in a single layer on a plate or small tray. Now cut the flesh around the pit as much as you can and lay those pieces on the tray as well. Now you can nibble on the pit! 

Go ahead and freeze for about 2 hours and then you can store it in a ziplock bag. To make things easier, you can freeze in cup portion bags. I like to wait until the next day so the mangos are totally frozen and will give my smoothie that frothy feel without adding ice cubes. 

Healthy and Delicious

This is a healthy mango smoothie with coconut milk, banana, orange juice, almond milk and protein powder. I used just ¼ cup of canned, unsweetened coconut milk because it gives it such a rich taste. But you could opt for ¾ cup of Silk coconut milk with fewer calories (replace the ½ cup almond milk in that case). It won’t be quite as rich, but still a treat! You can use any protein powder you like. I used whey protein, but you can use a plant-based protein powder to make this a vegan mango smoothie.

What Makes This Mango Smoothie So Creamy

This smoothie totally lives up to its name, it’s absolutely the creamiest I’ve ever had! Everything about this smoothie contributes to it’s super creamy texture.

• Sometimes mangos can be stringy, but I’ve found the Kent mangos to be buttery and blend really smooth.
• The coconut milk gives it a really silky feel and super tropical taste.
• The protein powder also contributes to its rich, creaminess. I’ve made it without the powder and it’s not quite as velvety.
• I also have to give my mixer a lot of the credit. My son accidentally broke the glass pitcher on my old blender and we splurged and got a Vitamix blender. OMG! That machine is so awesome! It’s one of the reasons I’m making so many smoothies now. It’s also great for cashew cream, creamed soups and all kinds of sauces. I held off getting it because it was a bit pricey, but I use it every day.

Good Morning Sunshine Smoothie

Mornings seem a little perkier with orange juice. But orange juice by itself wouldn’t make much of a breakfast, would it? So this little orange and mango smoothie is the perfect alternative! I promise you’ll love mornings again with this delish smoothie that reminds you of sunshine and paper umbrella drinks!

Frozen Mango Orange Smoothie

• Author: Sandi Abbott
• Prep Time: 5
• Cook Time: 2
• Total Time: 7 minutes
• Yield: 1 1x
• Category: breakfast
• Method: blender

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Description

This healthy and delicious mango orange smoothie is the perfect way to start your mornings! The mango and coconut milk give it a very tropical taste vibe and the protein powder gives this frozen fruit smoothie some staying power!

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Ingredients

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• 1 cup frozen mango chunks
• 1/2 a banana
• 1/4 cup canned, unsweetened coconut milk
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 1 scoop protein powder (I used whey protein, but you can use whichever one you like)

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Instructions

Blend all ingredients until smooth and creamy. 

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Equipment

Vitamin 5200

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Notes

Frozen Mango Chunks: I used storebought frozen mango chunks, but you can cut your own fresh mango. Either way, you’ll need to freeze the mango to get the best creamy texture without having to use ice. One mango yields about a 1 cup or more of mango chunks. 

Protein Powder: I used whey protein powder but you can use whichever one you like. You can make this into vegan smoothie by using a plant-based protein powder. 

Prep Time: It should take less than 5 minutes to throw this mango orange smoothie together if you’re using frozen fruit. Calculate 10 minutes more if you’re cutting and freezing your own mangos. In that case, you’ll also need to wait a few hours or overnight to make the mango smoothie. 

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• Serving Size: 1

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