Apple Pie Cinnamon Protein Smoothie

ByMichael Proctor Food
If you love warm, spiced apple pie but want something quick and healthy, this Apple Pie Cinnamon Protein Smoothie is the perfect fix! It’s thick, creamy, and packed with real apples, cinnamon, and vanilla, making it taste just like a slice of pie—but with extra protein to keep you full and energized.

Just blend, sip, and enjoy!

What You’ll Need

  • 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • ½ apple, diced (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith work best)
  • ½ frozen banana (for natural sweetness)
  • 1 tbsp oat flour or rolled oats (for a pie-like texture)
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional, for extra sweetness)
  • ½ cup ice cubes

For Toppings (Optional but Delicious!):

  • Crushed graham crackers
  • Extra cinnamon
  • Apple slices

Pro Tips

  1. Use a crisp apple! Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith work best.
  2. Want it extra creamy? Add ½ cup Greek yogurt or cottage cheese.
  3. For a dairy-free version, use almond, oat, or coconut milk.
  4. Make it sweeter! Add ½ tbsp honey or an extra frozen banana.
  5. For a real apple pie taste, add a pinch of nutmeg.

Tools You’ll Need

  • Blender
  • Tall glass
  • Spoon for drizzling toppings

Substitutions & Variations

  • No banana? Use ½ cup frozen cauliflower for thickness.
  • More crunch? Stir in toasted pecans or walnuts before serving.
  • Want extra pie flavor? Add a teaspoon of graham cracker crumbs.

Instructions

Step 1: Add Ingredients to Blender

In a blender, add milk, vanilla protein powder, diced apple, frozen banana, oat flour, cinnamon, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and ice cubes.

a blender filled with creamy milk, a scoop of vanilla protein powder, fresh diced apple, a sliced frozen banana, fine oat flour, warm cinnamon, clear vanilla extract, golden maple syrup, and ice cubes

Step 2: Blend Until Smooth

Blend on high for 30 seconds until thick and creamy.

a blender mid-blend, the apple pie cinnamon protein smoothie swirling into a thick, smooth mixture with tiny flecks of cinnamon and apple visible

Step 3: Pour Into Glass

Pour the thick smoothie into a tall glass.

a thick, creamy Apple Pie Cinnamon Protein Smoothie being poured from a blender into a tall glass, filling it to the top

Step 4: Garnish & Serve

Top with crushed graham crackers, extra cinnamon, and fresh apple slices.

an Apple Pie Cinnamon Protein Smoothie topped with a dusting of crushed graham crackers, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and thin apple slices on the rim.

Leftovers & Storage

  • Best enjoyed fresh!
  • If making ahead, store in the fridge for up to 24 hours and shake before drinking.

Wrap-Up

And that’s it—your Apple Pie Cinnamon Protein Smoothie is ready! It’s cozy, creamy, and full of warm apple pie flavors, but with a protein boost to keep you going. Try it out, take a pic, and let me know how it turned out. Cheers! 🍏🥤✨

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