Apple Smoothie

Double apple is the move here. Two cups of applesauce plus a cup of apple cider gives this smoothie a concentrated apple flavor that juice alone doesn’t deliver. Applesauce brings body and thickness; cider brings that fermented, complex depth. Together they make a base that tastes like apple turned all the way up.

Orange juice adds brightness and cuts through the sweetness. Maple syrup adds a small, natural sweetness boost. Cinnamon and nutmeg give it a spiced, almost mulled-cider quality that makes this feel more like a fall drink than a standard fruit blend.

No dairy, no yogurt, no ice cream. This is entirely fruit-based, vegan, and nearly fat-free. It blends smooth in under a minute.

Kitchen Tips

• Use unsweetened applesauce to control the sweetness level, then adjust with maple syrup to taste.
• Cold apple cider makes a noticeably colder, more refreshing smoothie. Refrigerate the cider before blending.
• Blend on high for 30-45 seconds to make sure the spices are evenly distributed and not pooled at the bottom.
• For a thicker, colder smoothie, freeze the applesauce in ice cube trays and blend from frozen.

Variations

• Ginger addition: Add ¼ teaspoon of fresh grated ginger for a warming, slightly spicy note alongside the cinnamon.
• Banana base: Add one ripe banana to make the smoothie even thicker and creamier while keeping it dairy-free.