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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.
This was surprising delicious! I wasn’t sure if I’d like it with the apple since it might overpower the flavor, but it was not as strong as I thought. It was sweet and creamy and I like that it was a different take on a green smoothie.
I’m glad this one surprised you, Sara!
Green apples are one of my favorites. The tartness of the green apple made this smoothie one I will make again soon!
I love to hear that, Kathryn!
Creamy & delicious!
Thanks so much, Tanya!
Yum! Green apple in a smoothie is delicious! Also great with a little ginger and lemon I used some frozen avocado that I had saved in the freezer. Plus added hemp hearts and chia seeds for a bit more goodness.
I bet the frozen avocado was awesome in this one, Grace!
Best one so far! Love the creaminess and the apple along with the pineapple.
I love to hear that, Trisha!
Ok I must admit I was reluctant to add avocado to my smoothie. Although I love to eat one, I was sure I didn’t want to drink one… or so I thought. The creaminess of the banana and avocado blend was everything! The distinct flavor of the apple only made it better! This one was soooooo good, and so far my fave!!
So glad I helped change your mind on avocados in smoothies, Debbie!
So far, this is my favorite! I really like the apple with the banana and avocado. Had it for lunch with a protein ball and it was perfect! Thanks.
Yayy! So glad this one is a fave so far, Robin!
This green apple smoothie has a very light sweetness but still has great flavor with the apple and pineapple. Definitely refreshing and a keeper as well!
Glad this ones a keeper for you, Rhonda!
So light and refreshing! I stirred in a little cinnamon… quite a treat.
I bet the cinnamon made this one even better, Alane!
I enjoyed the tart, creamy flavor of this smoothie. You can change the flavor by type of apple you use.
This one can definitely turn out a number of different ways depending on the apple, Eva!
Really liked this one. I have never used apple in my smoothies but it really works well. I will have to do this more often.
Apples are definitely a different addition to smoothies, yet they work great!
Great smoothie! The avocado made it so creamy!
The avocado definitely makes this one super creamy, Susan!
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.