Best Green Apple Smoothie Recipe- No Yogurt!

This Vibrant colored Green Apple Smoothie flavored with fennel seeds, dates, and soy milk is insanely delicious.

I love creating recipes that are simple to gather, and delicious at the same time.

Made with fresh green apples and fresh spinach leaves, this green-tinged mildly sweet and sour green apple smoothie is sugar-free, and so refreshing drink!

Freshly blanched spinach leaves, the tart and sour flavor from fresh green apple, mild sweetness from the fennel seeds, banana, and pitted dates- all these blended with soy milk is indeed a vibrant drink for any time of the day. 

I was hesitant to use spinach leaves due to the fear of the bitter taste that may come from raw leaves. However, blanching them for about 3 min did wonders for this recipe. In addition to that, using dates, banana and green apples, and fennel seeds ensured the balance of sweet and sour flavors. The best thing about this recipe is that it has natural sugars.

This Green Smoothie recipe will be your family favorite soon! What a great way to start your day with this vegan fresh drink!

Other smoothie flavors from my blog- Pumpkin Protein Smoothie and Beetroot Smoothie Bowl.

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• Ingredients
• How To Make Green apple Smoothie
• Expert Tips
• Storage Suggestions
• Serving Suggestions
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• Best Green Apple Smoothie Recipe- No Yogurt

Ingredients

• Green Apple- The star ingredient of this recipe is Green Apple. I believe the tart flavor of it really does bring this smoothie to another level. Feel free to use any local produce. The Red variety would work fine too and would taste sweeter than this version. 
• Spinach Leaves- I love winters because of the amazing greens we get here in India. We prefer to use cooked greens (not raw), especially spinach and Bathua leaves. You may choose to use raw leaves but make sure to wash them thoroughly. I blanched the washed spinach leaves for 3-5 min. It didn't affect the color or flavor of the smoothie. You may swap spinach with Kale leaves as well. 
• Pitted Dates- This recipe uses Mejdool Dates and they are amazingly large and sweet. You may use any local produce as well.
• Banana- Bananas add a natural creamy texture to this smoothie without any cream or cheese. I have used fresh bananas, though frozen would work too. 
• Soy Milk- Soy milk without any sugar is used in this recipe. Any vegan milk- almond, coconut would work great as well. If you are not vegan, you may use full-fat milk for creamy texture or low-fat milk for a low-calorie smoothie. 
• Fennel Seeds- The mild sweet aroma that comes from fennel seeds is absolutely incredible. I have tried several spices in tea, smoothies, or yogurt but the fennel seeds (Saunf) is a rich addition to this smoothie.
• Add Protein- Add protein powder or boiled lentil/chickpea to make this smoothie protein-rich.
• Add Curd/ yogurt- Though this recipe uses milk, it works well with plain yogurt or greek yogurt too. Use vegan curd to make a vegan one or use unsweetened almond milk or oat milk.
• Add Nuts- Topwith roasted walnuts, pecans, or almonds.
• Add Tangy Flavor- You may add a dash of lime juice for a tangy flavor.

How To Make Green apple Smoothie

Step 1 Wash and Blanch Spinach

Wash all the fruits and a handful of baby spinach leaves. Blanch sorted spinach leaves for about 3-5 min. You may use raw spinach as well.

Step 2 Blend all the ingredients

In a large blender, add roughly chopped apple, pitted dates, fennel seeds, banana and spinach. Add about 2-3 tablespoon of soy milk and pulse for 2-3 min or till smooth.

Add more milk and blend again for a pulse or two. For a thinner smoothie, add more milk.

Step 3 Serve It

Serve the freshly made Sour Apple Spinach Smoothie and enjoy!

Expert Tips

• Make sure to blend gradually pulsing to get a smooth consistency.
• While I have used a regular blender, you may use a high-powered blender as well.
• Add chopped dates to grind smoothly as they would be a bit tough to grind. 
• Add dry ingredients first and gradually pour a little milk from the top. Add more milk when all the ingredients are blended in a smooth paste.
• Green apple takes time to blend as it has a tough flesh in comparison to red apples.
• If you are using frozen banana, blend it first as it would take time.

Storage Suggestions

The best taste and flavor are appreciated when this smoothie is served fresh. The leftovers may be refrigerated for a day. However, the color of the smoothie would darken up as the oxidation occurs due to the presence of spinach and banana.

Serving Suggestions

• Wheat Focaccia Bread
• Vegan Arrabiata Pasta
• Pumpkin Patty Burger
• Roast Pumpkin Spinach Salad
• Easy Apple Cucumber Salad

Stories From Kitchen

Coming from India means natural love for Lassi (Butter Milk and Yogurt drink). Smoothie is an extended version of it for me. It's just another way to have variety of fruits, fiber and good fats in one glass.

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