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Jan 4, 2023 · Modified: Jan 20, 2023 by Vina · This post may contain affiliate links

The Best Sour Apple Smoothie

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A healthy sour apple smoothie is a great way to get your greens.  Made with green apples that are great for digestion, coconut water for hydration, avocados for healthy fats, and iron-rich spinach. This easy green smoothie recipe is dairy-free and vegan, with the perfect ingredients for a nutritious start to your day.

A healthy sour apple smoothie is a great way to get your greens.  Made with green apples that are great for digestion, coconut water for hydration, avocados for healthy fats, and iron-rich spinach. This easy green smoothie recipe is dairy-free and vegan, with the perfect ingredients for a nutritious start to your day.

Why you’ll love this smoothie: 

Can you put an apple in a smoothie? Absolutely. Apples blend just as well as other fruits and are packed with flavor. Green apples are rich in dietary fiber, antioxidants, vitamins A and C, calcium, and Iron.  The high amounts of fiber are great for maintaining a healthy gut and digestion. You'll definitely want to add this recipe to your list of green smoothies. 

What You’ll Need to Make a Sour Apple Smoothie:

  • Green Apples: I use granny smith apples and leave the skin on for optimal nutritional benefits.
  • Spinach: You can use raw, frozen, or cooked baby spinach. I like to use frozen spinach for smoothies.
  • Avocado: Helps make this smoothie rich and creamy. I like to freeze my ripe avocados when I’m not ready to use them fresh. This makes them great for blending in smoothies and cuts down on waste.
  • Coconut Water: Has a mild flavor and is an excellent source of electrolytes for hydration.
  • Sweetener: Maple syrup is my go-to for most of my smoothies, but feel free to use any unrefined sweetener of your choice.
  • Ice: This is optional, but I find it helps with the overall consistency of this smoothie.
A healthy sour apple smoothie is a great way to get your greens.  Made with green apples that are great for digestion, coconut water for hydration, avocados for healthy fats, and iron-rich spinach. This easy green smoothie recipe is dairy-free and vegan, with the perfect ingredients for a nutritious start to your day.

How to make a Sour Apple Smoothie:

  1. Add the coconut water, ice, maple syrup, spinach, apples, and avocado to a blender. Be sure to add your liquids first.
  2. Blend on medium until the frozen fruit starts to break down, then increase the speed to high and continue to blend until smooth.
  3. Enjoy! Drink your smoothie right away.

Green Apple Smoothie Benefits:

Aside from being absolutely tasty, this sour apple smoothie is a great source of:

  • Dietary fiber and vitamins help digestion and gut health.
  • Healthy fats.
  • Electrolytes for hydration.
  • Folates, folic acid, iron, and calcium.
  • Antioxidants
A healthy sour apple smoothie is a great way to get your greens.  Made with green apples that are great for digestion, coconut water for hydration, avocados for healthy fats, and iron-rich spinach. This easy green smoothie recipe is dairy-free and vegan, with the perfect ingredients for a nutritious start to your day.

What to Add to Your Smoothies For An Extra Nutritional Boost:

  • Chia Seeds: Add a tablespoon for a boost of calcium, iron, omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and protein.
  • Hemp Seeds: a tablespoon of hempseeds is also a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and fiber.
  • More Greens: for added nutrition, toss in a handful of kale.  This won’t change the overall flavor of your smoothie.  Feel free to use cooked or raw greens.
  • More Fruit: Not a fan of the taste of sour apples? Add a cup of your favorite frozen fruit to adjust the flavor.  Pineapple and mango complement this smoothie best.
  • Cauliflower: adding about a cup of frozen cauliflower is an excellent way to get more veggies in for the day and make the smoothie thicker and creamier without changing the flavor.
  • Milk or Yogurt: Adding fortified plant milk or dairy-free greek yogurt instead of coconut water can be a great way to include more protein in this smoothie. Soy milk and pea milk tend to have high amounts of protein per serving. 
  • Protein Powder: A few scoops of protein powder can also add a significant boost of protein to this smoothie. You'll just want to be sure it's a mild flavor like vanilla.

More Juices and Smoothies You May Like:

  • The Best Banana Avocado Smoothie (Dairy-Free)
  • The Best Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Protein Shake (Vegan)
  • Easy Watermelon Chia Fresca
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A healthy sour apple smoothie is a great way to get your greens. Made with green apples that are great for digestion, coconut water for hydration, avocados for healthy fats, and iron-rich spinach. This easy green smoothie recipe is dairy-free and vegan, with the perfect ingredients for a nutritious start to your day.

Sour Apple Smoothie


  • Author: Vina
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
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A healthy sour apple smoothie is a great way to get your greens.  Made with green apples that are great for digestion, coconut water for hydration, avocados for healthy fats, and iron-rich spinach.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Coconut Water
  • ½ cup Ice
  • 1 Granny Smith Apple
  • ¼ cup Spinach
  • ½ cup Avocado (about 1 whole)
  • 1 Tbsp Maple Syrup

Instructions

  1. To a blender, add the coconut water, ice, maple syrup, spinach, apples, and avocado.
  2. Blend on medium until the frozen fruit starts to break down, then increase the speed to high and continue to blend until smooth.
  3. Enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Drinks

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 355
  • Sugar: 29.2 g
  • Sodium: 275.4 mg
  • Fat: 18.4 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.9 g
  • Carbohydrates: 47.4 g
  • Protein: 4.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

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