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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 tropical smoothies 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. If you’re new to smoothies, you can start with my how to make a smoothie guide.
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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. See my cut avocado guide if you don’t know how to prep them.
- 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. You can always freeze spinach for later if you have extra.
- 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. You can freeze bananas or use them fresh.
- 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. If using fresh, cut pineapple like a pro.
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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. Need a new blender? Pick up one of these smoothie blenders.
- 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.
- Swap the spinach for any leafy green vegetables of your choice.
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 green smoothies and plant-based treats? Aside from a green apple smoothie, here are a few other recipes I think you’ve got to try:
If you make this green apple smoothie, I’d love to hear how it turned out in the comment box below. Your feedback helps me and all the readers in this community. And if you’re interested in more plant-based recipes (and exclusive content), sign up for my weekly recipe newsletter.
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 homemade 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 making frozen meal prep smoothie packs and blending right before serving.
Day 4 – Nice smoothie! The avocado made it nice and smooth…. Enjoyed the apple flavour in this one.
Glad you liked this one, Kari!
I enjoyed this smoothie. I only had a honeycrisp apple, so it was probably a little sweeter than it was meant to be. Next time I’ll be sure to try a green apple.
I bet a honeycrisp was awesome in this one, Maricel!
This smoothie was so good!! The green apple added a nice little bit of tartness to it. I added half a cup of cooked white beans instead of the protein powder.
I’m interested in the white beans addition. Could you notice them taste-wise?
I had to do Friday’s smoothie as again my avocado needed to be used. The smoothie was delicious and quite tasty!
Avocados wait on no one, Peggy! Completely understand you need to use them when they’re ready.
This smoothie wasn’t my favorite, but it was still pretty good. I don’t love green apples and probably could have blended it more as it seemed extra fibrous. Added the SGS protein powder and it kept me full.
Apples can definitely take a little more blending!
I loved the texture! Never used avocado in my smoothies but this has opened up a new door into the smoothie world for me! It was delicious and I will make this again.
Yayy! So glad you’re now on the avocado in a smoothie train, Elissa!
Loved it! The avocado made it so smooth! Great flavor from the apple!
So glad you loved it, Jean!
Fabulous Darling the apple was yummy!! Didn’t even notice the avocado except that the smoothie was so smooth. I just love knowing while I’m drinking such a delicious meal I’m getting so many good health benefits. I was a little shocked when I saw the sugar content.
Love that you found this one yummy, Paula!
Not very sweet but just as delicious. Really enjoying these smoothies.
Love to hear you’re enjoying the smoothies, Barb!
This was actually surprisingly delicious. I’ve never used whole apples in a smoothie so this was a first. The avocado made it super creamy.
I’m glad this one surprised you, Marcia!
my first smoothie i wont be making again. It was too thick in mouthfeel and lacked any distinctive flavours. Not a winner 🙁
I have to agree with you on this one, Marilla. It wasn’t a favorite of mine, either, for the same reasons you mentioned. The only thing I enjoyed about it is all of the great health benefits that it offers, but not a huge fan of this one, personally.
Thanks for the feedback, Marilla!
This Green Apple Smoothie is good. Although it didn’t seem to have the tantalizing flavors as some other recipes in the Challenge.
This one is definitely more subtle than the others, Dawn!
Loved the use of the avocado in this. Creamy, smooth and not too sweet!
Avocado is sooo good at making a smoothie super creamy!
quick, easy smoothie. Avocado isn’t my favoite ingredient in smoothies, but I will probably make this again with additions.
You can definitely make this one your own with some additions, Janice!
This was another great smoothie. I loved all the flavors blended together. It was very smooth and refreshing. I will definitely make this again. I agree with another person, that this smoothie was larger than others. Super yummy.
So glad you liked this one, Joyce!
Another great smoothie. I loved all the ingredients. It was smooth and had a great color. I will definitely make this smoothie again.
The color on this one is one of my faves, Joyce!
This one was good too. For some reason it made more that the first 3 in the 7 day smoothie challenge.
Glad you liked this one too, Gail!
The tartness from the green apple balanced the sweetness from the banana and pineapple. I sprinkled cacao nibs on mine. Very tasty!
I bet the cacao nibs were a nice touch, Sandy!
I really enjoyed this smoothie. I used a red apple instead of a green one as that is all I had on hand. I liked the fact that it wasn’t as sweet as the first few. Will make this again.
I’ll have to try it with a red apple too, Jackie!
Best one YET! I think the avocado does it, so creamy! Green apple is very refreshing. This one fills you up and makes you happy!
The avocado really does make this one so creamy, Terri!