Christmas Apple Pie Smoothie
Step 0
A holiday smoothie that tastes like apple pie without needing an oven. Fresh apple, frozen banana, vanilla almond milk, and a Medjool date for sweetness, finished with cinnamon and nutmeg. Creamy, spiced, and easy to sip.
Step 1
Ingredients for Christmas apple pie smoothie
- Apple, peeled and chopped 212 g (1 medium)
- Banana, frozen 59 g (½ medium)
- Almond milk, vanilla, unsweetened 244 g (1 cup)
- Medjool date, pitted 24 g (1 date)
- Cinnamon, ground 1 tsp
- Nutmeg, ground 1.2 g (½ tsp)
- Ice cubes 80 g (4 cubes)
Step 2
How to make the smoothie
- Load the blender. Add almond milk first, then apple, frozen banana, date, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ice.
- Blend until silky. Start low, ramp to high, and blend 45–60 sec until fully smooth.
- Taste and serve. Pour into a glass and drink right away. If you want it thicker, add a few extra ice cubes.
Texture control: For a thicker smoothie, reduce almond milk slightly and blend a little longer. For a thinner pour, add a small splash of almond milk.
Step 3
Health-oriented chef cues
- Spice does the sweetness work: Cinnamon and nutmeg increase perceived sweetness and “dessert flavor” without needing extra sugar.
- Date is your dose knob: One Medjool date adds sweetness fast. If your apple is very ripe, you can reduce or skip the date and keep the flavor.
- Fiber and volume: Apple and ice add bulk, which helps satiety. Bigger volume can feel more satisfying than a smaller, denser smoothie.
- Low-fat base by design: Unsweetened almond milk keeps calories modest while still making it creamy. Switching to full-fat dairy will raise calories noticeably.
- Cold and thick slows intake: A colder, thicker blend usually slows drinking speed, which can help appetite regulation compared with sweet drinks that go down fast.
Nutrition facts and macros
Macros & Calories
per 100 g
Calories
45.1 kcal
- Saturates: 0.1 g
- Sugars: 7.7 g
- Fiber: 1.3 g
- Salt: 0.1 g
See full macronutrient table (per 100 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 188.6 kJ / 45.1 kcal | |
| Fat | 0.6 g | |
| Saturated | 0.1 g | |
| Monounsaturated | 0.3 g | |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.1 g | |
| Carbohydrate | 8.8 g | |
| Sugars | 7.7 g | |
| Starch | 0.5 g | |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | |
| Protein | 0.4 g | |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Carbohydrates breakdown
| Nutrient | Amount | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbs | 8.8 g | |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | |
| Starch | 0.5 g | |
| Sugars | 7.7 g |
Fat (lipids) breakdown
| Nutrient | Amount | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Fat | 0.6 g | |
| Monounsaturated | 0.3 g | |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.1 g | |
| Saturated | 0.1 g |
Protein breakdown
| Nutrient | Amount | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0.4 g |
Key Micronutrients
top 15 by % RI, per 100 g
See full micronutrient table (per 100 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 1.40 µg | |
| Vitamin C | 1.18 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.00 IU (≈0.00 µg) | |
| Vitamin E | 0.90 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 1.00 µg | |
| B1 (Thiamine) | 0.01 mg | |
| B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.02 mg | |
| B3 (Niacin) | 0.18 mg | |
| B5 (Pantothenic Acid) | 0.08 mg | |
| B6 (Pyridoxine) | 0.04 mg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.00 µg | |
| Biotin | 0.01 µg | |
| Choline | 2.92 mg | |
| Folate | 3.44 µg | |
| Calcium | 78.30 mg | |
| Iron | 0.19 mg | |
| Magnesium | 9.35 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 12.22 mg | |
| Potassium | 119.96 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.07 mg | |
| Copper | 0.04 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.07 mg | |
| Selenium | 0.04 µg | |
| Iodine | 0.03 µg | |
| Sodium | 28.34 mg |
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1: Prep ingredients
Peel and chop 1 medium apple (212 g). Pit 1 Medjool date (24 g). Have ½ frozen banana (59 g) ready.
Step 2: Blend smooth
Add 244 g unsweetened vanilla almond milk to the blender. Add apple, banana, date, 1 tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp (1.2 g) nutmeg, and 80 g ice. Blend 45–60 sec until silky.
Step 3: Serve
Pour immediately. If it is too thick, add a splash of almond milk. If it is too thin, add a few ice cubes and blend again.
Christmas apple pie smoothie FAQs
- Can I skip the date?
- Yes. If your apple is sweet and your banana is ripe, you may not need it. Taste after blending and decide.
- How do I make it thicker?
- Add extra ice or use more frozen banana. You can also reduce almond milk slightly and blend longer.
- How do I make it less sweet?
- Skip the date first. If needed, use a slightly less ripe banana and keep the spices the same.
- Can I prep it ahead?
- It is best fresh. If you store it refrigerated up to 24 h, shake well and expect a slightly thinner texture.
