I am always looking for new ways to make smoothies more filling and healthy, I’ve started adding silken tofu. The tofu makes smoothies extra creamy and thick, and adds extra nutrition, including loads of protein. The tart green apples combined with silken tofu, maple syrup, a hint of vanilla and spices makes this smoothie taste just like apple pie. Spinach adds iron, calcium, and makes it a lovely shade of green, don’t you think?
This scrumptious smoothie tastes like apple pie in a glass! Plus, it’s high in protein without resorting to powders – and, thanks to silken tofu, ultra-creamy without milk or bananas.
GREEN APPLE PIE SMOOTHIE
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Serves: 2
Recipe modified from: ohmyveggies
Ingredients
- 1 large Granny Smith apple, cored and cut into cubes
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 (12-ounce) package Mori-Nu soft silken tofu, chilled
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of ground cardamom
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients into a blender and puree until smooth. Stop the blender and scrape down sides of blender as needed. The smoothie will be extra thick and creamy. Pour into a glass (or divide between two glasses) and serve.
Photo Credit: ohmyveggies