Pumpkin Apple Pie Smoothie

This healthy, delicious vegan smoothie is perfect when you’re craving fall flavors in the heat of the summer! Perfect for a low calorie breakfast or an energy-packed snack. Top with crushed graham crackers, pecans, granola, or whipped cream if desired.

Original recipe makes 1 smoothie

Ingredients

1 apple – peeled, cored, and chopped
2 tablespoons water, or as needed
2/3 cup unsweetened vanilla-flavored almond milk
1/4 cup pumpkin puree
1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
2/3 cup crushed ice cubes

  • PREP

    10 mins

  • COOK

    5 mins

  • READY IN

    2 hrs 15 mins

Directions

  1. Place apple in a plastic microwave-safe bowl; pour in enough water to cover 1/4-inch of the bottom of bowl. Partially cover bowl with a lid or paper towel. Microwave in 1 minute intervals until apple is softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Freeze apple in the same container with water until solid, 2 hours to overnight.
  2. Blend frozen apple, almond milk, and pumpkin puree in a blender until smooth; add brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice. Blend until smooth. Add ice and blend until smooth.

Nutrition

Calories: 185 kcal
Carbohydrates: 42.6 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 2.2 g
Fiber: 5.9 g
Protein: 1.8 g
Sodium: 261 mg