Apple Pie Cheesecake Smoothie

I bought a huge case of unsweetened applesauce at Costco a couple weeks ago and I’ve been trying to come up with creative ways to use it. Since I am back onto smoothies (after what I am calling a “holiday and new year hiatus”), I’ve been branching out and trying new flavor combinations. Ever since Sonia posted her apple cheesecake smoothie, I knew I had to give it a go with a few changes based on what I had on hand. I am happy to report that I am ecstatic about the results!

This smoothie recipe seriously tastes like an apple pie cheesecake in liquid form. I was dancing around my kitchen doing a fist pump as I was trying to sip this smoothie and savor all it’s deliciousness. After several near-spills, I quieted down and drank my smoothie with a giant smile on my face instead of a full-out dance 🙂

This is a must try smoothie recipe if you are a fan of apple pie and/or cheesecake. It’s thick, creamy and decadent – it might just be my favorite smoothie yet. Though I used cottage cheese, you might be able to make this vegan/dairy free by using silken tofu and adding a bit of nutritional yeast for the cheese factor, I’d like to try it for myself!

Apple Pie Cheesecake Smoothie (adapted from The Healthy Foodie)

Apple Pie Cheesecake Smoothie

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I bought a huge case of unsweetened applesauce at Costco a couple weeks ago and I've been trying to come up with creative ways to use it. Since I am back onto smoothies (after what I am calling a "holiday and new year hiatus"), I've been branching out and trying new flavor combinations. Ever since Sonia posted her apple cheesecake smoothie, I knew I had to give it a go with a few changes based on what I had on hand. I am happy to report that I am ecstatic about the results!

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Ingredients

  

• 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup raw red apple, diced (I used Gala OR 2 more Tbsp applesauce)
• 1/2 cup cottage cheese (vegan might be able to sub 1/2 cup  silken tofu & add 2 tsp nutritional yeast)
• 1/2 scoop vanilla or plain protein powder, optional
• 1 Tbsp roasted or raw almond butter
• 1 Tbsp flaxseed meal (or chia seed)
• 3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or other non-dairy milk of choice)
• 1/4 to 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (I use the latter)
• one shake of ground cloves (small pinch)
• splash of pure vanilla extract
• chopped or sliced almonds + cinnamon for optional garnish

Instructions

 

• Add all ingredients except for garnish in a blender or a Magic Bullet and process until very smooth and well incorporated (about one minute). Pour into a glass, top with almonds and a shake of ground cinnamon. Enjoy!

Serves 1