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If you love apple pie but want something you can make in five minutes, this apple pie smoothie is it. Sweet apple, creamy oats, caramel-y dates, and warm cinnamon blend into a drink that tastes like dessert but is made entirely from whole foods—and no banana needed.
The best part? It goes both ways. Heat the oat milk first for a warm smoothie on chilly mornings, or blend it with frozen apple slices for a cold, thick version when you want something refreshing. Apple pie vibes—made sip-able.
If apples are your thing, my apple celery smoothie is crisp and hydrating, the green apple smoothie is bright and tangy, and the glowing green smoothie layers leafy greens with apple for an easy anytime blend.
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Apple Pie Smoothie Ingredients
- Rolled oats: I put oats in my apple pie, so why not in the smoothie? They make it thick and creamy without any banana.
- Medjool dates: My favorite natural sweetener—they add a hint of caramel.
- Spinach: A mild leafy green that disappears completely behind the apple and spices.
- Oat milk: Light and nutty, and it plays nicely with the oats. Any non-dairy milk works, and if you’re buying it, here are my favorite oat milk brands. For a warm smoothie, heat the milk before blending or use your blender’s soup mode.
- Apple: Any variety works. I reach for tart Granny Smith or bright Honeycrisp. Use frozen slices if you want it cold and thick.
- Cinnamon and nutmeg: The apple pie spices. Go easy on the nutmeg—a little goes a long way. If you have apple pie spice on hand, 1 teaspoon works in place of both.
- Vanilla extract (optional): A splash deepens the baked-pie flavor.
- Collagen peptides (optional): I add these to most of my smoothies for extra protein.
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How to Make Apple Pie Smoothie
- Soak if you don’t have a Vitamix. Add oat milk, dates, and oats to the blender and let sit 5–10 minutes. Softening them first makes for a much smoother blend.
- Blend once. Blend until the mixture looks like thin oatmeal and the dates are fully broken down.
- Blend again. Add the apple, spinach, and spices and blend until smooth. Add collagen and blend on low for a few seconds to mix in without making frothy.
- Top it off. Pour into a glass and finish with a sprinkle of cinnamon. For “à la mode” vibes, add a dollop of coconut whipped cream, chopped pecans, or a cinnamon stick.
Warm VS Cold
- Warm: Heat the oat milk until steaming (not boiling) before adding it to the blender, or use soup mode on a high-powered blender. Start on low with the lid vented.
- Cold: Core and slice the apple, freeze the slices on a sheet pan, then blend as usual. No frozen apple? A small handful of ice works too.
Tips for Blending Apples
- Apples can turn gritty if they’re under-blended. If you don’t have one of my recommended blenders for smoothies, peel, core, and chop the apple first, then blend a little longer than usual.
- Green apples keep things less sweet; red apples lean sweeter. Both work.
- Not an apple fan? Swap in a pear—it’s softer and blends silky-smooth.
More Apple Smoothie Recipes
Apples are available year-round and easy on the budget, which makes them a smoothie staple. A few favorites:
- MCT oil smoothie: Simple and creamy, and filling enough to hold you over.
- Fruit and vegetable smoothie: An “everything but the kitchen sink” blend of fruits and veggies.
- Maple apple smoothie bowl: Thick, lightly sweet, and made for piling on toppings.
Spiced Apple Pie Smoothie
Jen HansardIngredients
- 2 tablespoon gluten-free rolled oats
- 2 medjool dates pitted
- 1 cup oat milk
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 apple cored and sliced
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ground
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg ground
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- 1 serving collagen peptides
Instructions
- Add the oats, dates and oat milk to a blender. Blend, starting on low and gradually increasing to high, until smooth.
- Add the spinach, apple, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla, if using, and blend until smooth. If using collagen peptides, add them last and blend on low just to combine.
- Pour into a glass and sprinkle with a little more cinnamon and nutmeg.
Recipe Notes
- Blender Tip: Let the oats and dates sit in the oat milk for 10 minutes before blending so they blend smoothly.
- Milk Swaps: Any non-dairy milk works in place of the oat milk.
- Vegan Swap: Leave out the collagen or use a plant-based protein powder.
- Storing: Best fresh, but it keeps in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours. The oats thicken it as it sits, so shake and thin with a splash of oat milk before drinking.
Nutrition
Yes, if you have a high-powered blender—just wash and toss it in. Otherwise, peel, core, and slice first so your blender can handle it.
Green apples are more tart and less sweet, but any apple works. If one variety isn’t your favorite, try another—you might be surprised.
It’s best fresh, but you can blend it the night before and store it in a sealed jar in the fridge. Shake well before drinking, since the oats will thicken it overnight.
It helps a lot. Letting them sit in the oat milk for 5–10 minutes softens them so they blend smooth instead of leaving gritty bits. If you have a high-powered blender, you can skip the soak and just blend a little longer.
Heat the oat milk on the stove or in the microwave until steaming (not boiling), then blend as usual. Start on low with the lid vented, or use your blender’s soup mode if it has one. Skip the ice and frozen fruit for the warm version.
The oats soak up liquid quickly, especially if you let it sit. Add oat milk a splash at a time and blend again until it pours easily. If it’s too thin, add another tablespoon of oats and blend again.
Not if you have a high-powered blender—just core and slice it. If you’re using a standard blender, peeling first will give you a smoother texture.
This recipe already has none. The soaked oats and dates give it all the creaminess and sweetness you’d normally get from a banana.
Blend in a scoop of my homemade protein powder or the collagen peptides listed in the recipe. Either one turns this into a filling breakfast.
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Loved this one – tried it cold – will try it warm next time…
Another great fall smoothie recipe. I love apples and this was delish. I love how you are so creative with the recipes. I have so many new smoothies to add into my rotation.
So glad you are enjoying these!
I made this cold. it was surprisingly better than I expected. good bend of flavors, perfect for fall. I am going to try the warm version next!
I have to say, I really enjoyed the flavors, and I used almond milk instead of oat milk. But I have to admit, this one is not my favorite.
I had it over ice because I wasn’t in the mood for a hot smoothie, and honestly, it was quite sweet for my taste. I used only one date—I can’t even imagine having it with two!
The flavors were definitely delicious, just a little too sweet for me. But I’m always happy to try something new!
Just a whiff of the spices in this smoothie takes me to an orchard where we’ve picked apples and carried jugs of cold fresh cider home. That was thousands of miles and decades ago when the USAF had us stationed in northern CA. Thanks for the memories as well as the fabulous smoothie, Jen! I’m now in FL and have been for many years. We had a breath of”cool” air this weekend, which will have to be our version of “fall.” Because of that, this was a cold smoothie for me. The spices and dates were the perfect addition to the fruit. And I did use the vanilla powder because it brings it all together. Husband agreed it had a wonderful aroma and thought he was getting apple pie! This is such an easy sub for that pie craving!