Salted Caramel Apple Smoothie (Vegan)

5 from 9 reader reviews

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings

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Ingredients

1 cup chopped frozen apples
⅓ cup unsweetened soy milk
⅓ cup apple cider or unclarified apple juice
⅓ cup unsweetened vegan yogurt (see notes)
1 tablespoon almond butter
2 soft Medjool dates, pitted
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 teaspoon flax seeds
¼ - ½ teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
flaky salt to sprinkle on top, optional

Instructions

In an upright, high speed blender, combine the frozen apples, soy milk, apple cider, vegan yogurt, almond butter, Medjool dates, protein powder, flax seeds, salt, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 1-2 full minutes. Enjoy immediately!

Equipment

Blender

Recipe Notes

I do not peel apples before freezing. Just remove the core, chop into 2-inch pieces and freeze on a parchment lined baking sheet until solid.
If your dates are on the hard and dry side, let them soak in hot water for 5 minutes or so before blending up with the other ingredients. It’s really important to include these because they amp up the “caramel” flavour.
I prefer a vegan yogurt on the tangy side for smoothies. Culina, Cocoyo or Yoggu brands are all great.
My protein powder scoop has a total volume of 3 tablespoons!
I drizzled my glass with a quick almond butter “caramel” for aesthetic purposes: 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 2 teaspoons smooth (and fluid!) almond butter, drop of vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine and drizzle on the inside of the empty glass. Thin the mixture out with some extra apple cider if necessary.

Wholesome and sweet, my vegan salted caramel apple smoothie is surprisingly perfect for breakfast! It’s made with frozen chopped apples, Medjool dates, vanilla extract, flax seeds, almond butter, vegan protein powder and more for a creamy, frothy, and delicious vegan smoothie.

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