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If you’re looking for a smoothie that’s refreshing, quick to blend, and actually keeps you full—this is it. My Green Apple Smoothie is the perfect balance of tart, creamy, and naturally sweet, thanks to crisp green apple, tropical pineapple, banana, spinach, and avocado. In just minutes, you’ll have a nutrient-packed drink that feels like a treat yet fuels your body with fiber, healthy fats, and vitamin-rich greens.
This smoothie is one of my go-to’s for busy mornings, after-school snacks, or that dreaded afternoon slump when I want energy without another cup of coffee. It’s simple, wholesome, and loved by kids and adults alike—which makes it a total win in my house.
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Why I Love This Recipe
This Green Apple Smoothie checks all the boxes: quick, tasty, healthy, and kid-approved. Apples are something I always have around, and the rest of the ingredients are simple staples you can pull straight from the fridge or freezer.
Here’s why it’s a keeper:
- With nutrient-rich greens and hydrating fruit, this smoothie doubles as a gentle detox and immune booster.
- Just 5 ingredients is a no-fuss smoothie you can blend even before your coffee kicks in.
- The combo of apple, banana, spinach, and pineapple is naturally sweet, vitamin-packed, and loved by kids.
- It makes the best afternoon pick-me-up when you want energy without the crash.
Ingredients You’ll Need
I love the variety of ingredients in this green apple smoothie recipe. Each one has a unique purpose whether it is fiber, vitamins, minerals, sweetener or healthy fat.
- Avocado: When it comes to avocados, the creamier, the better! Look for ones that give just a little when you gently squeeze them—perfect for adding richness to your smoothie. They’re easy to find in the produce section, but if they’re not quite ripe, just let them sit on your counter for a couple of days.
- Spinach: Don’t worry—this green powerhouse blends right in! Spinach has a mild flavor, so you won’t even notice it’s there. I like to grab baby spinach for a slightly sweeter taste, but any fresh spinach will work. Look for those vibrant green leaves.
- Green Apple: Tart and crisp, green apples like Granny Smith add the perfect contrast to the creamy avocado and banana. They also pack a punch of fiber! If you’re feeling adventurous, swap in any apple you love—you really can’t go wrong here.
- Banana: Here’s where the sweetness comes in! I love using bananas for their natural sweetness, and the best part is you can choose how sweet you want it—riper bananas give a sweeter flavor, while greener bananas are a bit lower in sugar. Both fresh and frozen work like a charm!
- Pineapple (Frozen): Nothing says tropical like pineapple, right? I always keep a bag of frozen pineapple on hand. It’s perfect for that refreshing pop of flavor. If you’re lucky enough to have fresh pineapple, grab one that smells sweet at the base and has a little give when you press it.
How to Make a Green Apple Smoothie
Glow from the inside out with this healthy green apple spinach smoothie. It’s a tasty way to enjoy a nutrition-packed snack.
- Blend water, spinach, and green apple together in a high-speed blender to ensure the leafy greens break down completely for a smooth consistency. If you’re using a less powerful blender, blend a bit longer to achieve the desired texture.
- Add the banana, avocado, and frozen pineapple. These ingredients will create a rich, creamy texture, perfect for this green apple smoothie recipe. Blend again until everything is fully combined and the smoothie has a silky, smooth finish.
- Adjust the consistency as needed by adding water for a thinner smoothie or ice cubes for a thicker texture.
substitutions
If green apples are unavailable, you can substitute with yellow or light red apples without compromising flavor. For a low-sugar option, swap the banana for ¼ cup of frozen cauliflower, which will still maintain the smoothie’s creaminess.
Tips for Blending Apples
- Using a high-powered blender means there’s no need to peel the apple. Just core the apple first and blend until smooth.
- If you’re using a standard blender, it’s better to core, peel, and finely dice the apple for the best results.
- If the smoothie has an applesauce-like, blend it a bit longer to get smoother consistency. You can also add a few ice cubes for a refreshing chill.
- Adding avocado helps achieve a creamier texture when blending apples.
More Apple Smoothie Recipes
Now that you’ve got apples in your kitchen, why not whip up more delicious plant-based treats? Aside from a green apple smoothie, here are a few other recipes I think you’ve got to try:
Green Apple Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 apple green, cored
- ½ banana peeled
- ¼ avocado
- ¼ cup pineapple frozen
Instructions
- Place water, spinach and apple in a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Add banana, avocado and pineapple. Blend until creamy.
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Notes
- For added convenience, look for frozen avocado, banana and spinach in the freezer section of most grocery stores.
- If green apples are hard to find, use yellow or light red.
- To lower the natural sugar, swap banana for 1/4 cup frozen cauliflower.
- Turn this into a meal replacement by adding in my protein powder recipe.
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Leave a review for a chance to win signed copies of my cookbooks!Common Questions
Yes! While tart green apples give this smoothie a refreshing, crisp flavor, you can swap in sweeter apples (like Honeycrisp or Fuji) if you prefer a less tangy taste.
To make it more filling, blend in a scoop of your favorite plant-based protein powder, collagen, hemp seeds, or Greek yogurt. This turns it into a powerhouse breakfast or post-workout snack.
You can blend it up to 24 hours in advance and store it in the fridge in a sealed jar. Just give it a shake before drinking. For the freshest flavor, I recommend freezing prepped smoothie packs and blending right before serving.
It was surprisingly sweeter than I thought it would be. I used an Envy apple so that may explain it. I liked it. I never think about using apple in a smoothie.
Not as sweet as some recipes but extra creamy and the apple flavor shines through!
K. So I can’t pick a good avocado to save my life. Had 2 both bad, one was soft the other hard……I digress…flavor was awesome. Will definitely make again. Wasn’t qiute thick enough for my liking but the avocado would probably have helped
I love green smoothies and fruit ones i do both it depends
Hi, been following for years, though I have not been very consistent I’m coming back.
I just got the app, it would be nice though to have the Nutritional info on the App as well.
Thanks and keep it up.
Welcome back rawkstar Renee. 🙂 I hear ya about the app, it would be awesome. I was able to include nutritional information on our meal planner app, which has all of our smoothie recipes and meal ones too: (and allows you to build out shopping list and meal plans).
Such a pretty, fun smoothie to drink!
Love that you love it, Olivia! 🙂
Green Apple Smoothie was absolutely delicious! I love tart, it had the most creamiest texture, Home run!! will make it again. Btw doubled (2x) the recipe just for me!
First time for me, I used pineapple juice as I had no fresh ones, lime juice, no avocado and it was delicious, winner winner
So glad you loved it, Pauline!
Would give this a 10/10 if I could. Love this recipe. It was very light and refreshing. Definitely will be my go to from now on. I used coconut milk instead of water and frozen avocado, which made it thick and creamy.
I bet it was so delicious with the coconut milk!
Soooo good! Another winner I’ll add to my daily go to list!
Awesome, Lorelei! 🙂
Delicious and refreshing. I froze the apples as well.
That’s great!
Can you develop smoothies that do not contain avocado or bananas? I can not eat these due to the natural latex that they contain. Almost all smoothie recipes have these two ingredients ☹️ Thank you!
Hey Diane, some great banana/avocado substitutes are mango, papaya, pear, chia seeds, fresh dates, and nut butters. Some of these might be better suited for some recipes than others, depending on the other ingredients. 🙂
Such a vibrant green color. Can’t wait to try this. I’ve been making more smoothies with green apples lately so this is perfect.
Awesome! 😀
Love this. Cannot wait to try. Thank you for the great recipes and motivating emails. I would love a recipe that is chocolatey and helps with that need for a pint of ice cream before bed:)
So glad you’re loving all the recipes, Erin. We have a bunch of tasty chocolate recipes, you’re sure to find one that satisfies your sweet tooth. Just type “chocolate” into the search bar on our Recipes page. My favorite is the Chocolate Covered Cherry Green Smoothie. 🙂
I’m so glad you shared a lower sugar smoothie! This one looks so good and I might even swap out the banana to cut the sugar down more. Thanks Jen!
So glad you liked it, Dani. 🙂
Does it matter what kind of apples I use? I don’t normally like green apples, so I was thinking of swapping them for gala but wasn’t sure if it would work.
Darlene, we love using green apples in this smoothie because they have a lower sugar content than other types of apples. If you prefer to use a different kind, you def can!