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!
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!