Apple Protein Smoothie With Pumpkin Pie Spice

This apple protein smoothie is creamy with a lightly slushy, icy texture and cozy apple pie flavor from warming pumpkin pie spice. It is perfect when you are craving an apple smoothie that feels refreshing yet indulgent, with more of a dessert like finish than a typical fruit smoothie. If you love apple pie flavors but want something nourishing and protein rich, this apple protein smoothie truly feels like a treat in a glass.

What makes this smoothie especially satisfying is the balance between creaminess and freshness. The combination of soy milk and vanilla protein powder creates a rich, smooth base, while fresh apple and ice give it a light, refreshing feel. Spiced with pumpkin pie spice and finished with a touch of lemon juice, this healthy apple pie protein smoothie delivers cozy flavor without feeling heavy.

My favorite apple for this recipe is a Pink Lady, but any apple you enjoy will work. I tested this apple protein smoothie recipe with a green apple and found it to be too tart, especially when combined with lemon juice. Pink Lady apples have a natural sweetness and crispness that pair beautifully with warm spices and a hint of acidity.

If you decide to use a green apple, I recommend skipping the lemon juice entirely, as green apples are tart enough on their own. For the best apple pie smoothie flavor that still tastes balanced and creamy, a red apple variety works best.

I made this apple smoothie without banana, as it does not need one. The creaminess comes from high protein soy milk and the Truvani vanilla protein powder, which also adds gentle sweetness. If you are looking for apple smoothie ideas that are banana free but still thick and satisfying, this apple smoothie with protein powder is a great option.

Apple Protein Smoothie Ingredients

• 1 medium apple with skin chopped and frozen
• 1 ¼ cups unsweetened soy milk
• ½ scoop Truvani plant based vanilla protein
• 10 g Vital Proteins collagen peptides
• ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• ⅓ cup ice

Instructions

1. Preprep the frozen apple the day before by placing chopped apple with the skin into a freezer bag and freeze until solid.
2. Add all ingredients to a Vitamix blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.

Tips and Substitutions

Pro Tip: For the thickest, creamiest apple protein smoothie texture, chop the apple into small pieces and freeze it before blending. Frozen apple replaces the need for extra ice, creates a smoother blend, and gives this apple smoothie a more indulgent, lightly slushy texture without watering down the flavor

Soy milk can be swapped for any milk of your choice, but soy milk creates the creamiest texture compared to most plant based milks.

Collagen peptides add extra protein and support texture, but they can be omitted to make this a fully vegan apple protein smoothie.

Hemp seeds are a great optional addition for extra protein and healthy fats, with a subtle nutty flavor that pairs well with apple and spice.

Almond butter is another excellent addition if you want to make this apple protein shake more filling and satisfying.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

• Calories: 315
• Net carbohydrates: 28 g
• Protein: 31 g
• Fat: 8 g

Top 5 Nutrients Per Daily Value in This Apple Protein Smoothie

• Copper
• Manganese
• Vitamin C
• Potassium
• Vitamin K

Soy milk can be swapped for any milk of your choice, but soy milk creates the creamiest texture compared to most plant based milks.

Collagen peptides add extra protein and support texture, but they can be omitted to make this a fully vegan apple protein smoothie.

Hemp seeds are a great optional addition for extra protein and healthy fats, with a subtle nutty flavor that pairs well with apple and spice.

Almond butter is another excellent addition if you want to make this apple protein shake more filling and satisfying.

This apple protein smoothie can also be made as a frozen apple smoothie by using frozen apple slices instead of fresh apple and ice.

Fun Fact: Apples contain phytonutrients and antioxidants that help neutralize free radicals and reduce oxidative stress, a factor linked to many chronic conditions. This review suggests that regular apple consumption is associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, likely due to apples’ fiber, polyphenols, and antioxidants.

Whether you are looking for a protein apple smoothie, an apple protein shake recipe, or a healthy apple pie smoothie without banana, this recipe is creamy, cozy, and easy to make in minutes. It is a simple way to enjoy apple pie flavors in a nourishing apple smoothie that works well for breakfast, snacks, or a dessert inspired treat.

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