Apple Pie Green SmoothieThis smoothie is surprisingly reminiscent of apple pie. It is really delicious and we think you’ll find it one of your fast favorites. The fiber from the apples also keeps your stomach full for a long time, so this is a great smoothie to take out and about when running errands.

Apple Pie Green Smoothie

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups packed organic baby spinach
  • 1 medium banana
  • 2 small apples, cored and quartered
  • 1 tablespoon organic apple butter or 1 date, pitted and snipped into small pieces
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 cups ice cubes
  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed, chia seed, or hemp seed (optional)
  • Liquid stevia, to taste (optional)

Preparation

In a blender, combine the water, spinach, banana, apples, apple butter, cinnamon, ice, and flaxseed, if using. Blend the mixture until completely smooth, creamy, and well combined, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add the liquid stevia, if using, and pulse to incorporate.

 

Makes 1 serving (about 1 quart)

 

The Abundance Diet book cover

Recipe from The Abundance Diet, © 2015 by Somer McCowan. Photo by Ann Oliverio. Used by permission from Vegan Heritage Press LLC.

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