Apple Pie Smoothie

By Healthy Smoothie HQ | Updated: November 1, 2012

Fruit Smoothies, Fun Smoothies, Vegan Smoothies

Why not drink your pie :)

Apple pie is one of my favorite desserts. Although it often leaves me feeling guilty after eating because I know it’s not that healthy.

This smoothie solves that problem. Think of drinking a delicious slice (or two) of apple pie that’s loaded with good nutrition leaving you feeling good about yourself after consuming.

That’s the beauty of many smoothie recipes, you can transform an otherwise unhealthy food into something that’s highly nutritious and tastes just as good, if not better.

There’s obviously apple in this recipe, and we all know an apple a day keeps the doctor away; so I’m going to focus on the health benefits of each of the three spices this recipe calls for.

Vanilla Extract

High in antioxidants that reduce free radicals throughout the body
Helps alleviate anxiety and reduce stress
Boosts metabolism and can therefore help with weight loss
Known to stimulate sexual desire
Helps with nausea

Cinnamon

Helps alleviate headaches including migraines
Shown to lower bad cholesterol
Antifungal, antibacterial, and antimicrobial properties
Boosts memory and cognitive function (just from smelling)
Offers relief from arthritis

Nutmeg

Great for healthy and smooth skin
Helps with inflammation and relief from pain
Well known brain tonic
Good for digestive issues such as constipation, bloating, or diarrhea
Helps detox our liver and kidneys

Hmm, it seems I need to incorporate these spices into more of my smoothies, and diet!

If you dig this recipe, you’re bound to like the Apple Cobbler Smoothie as well. Enjoy!