Apple Pie Protein Shake Recipe
Apple Pie Protein Shake Recipe
A delicious, creamy shake that combines the warm, aromatic spices of cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice with the sweet, crisp flavor of apple, creating a dessert-inspired protein-packed treat. This shake delivers the comforting taste of apple pie in a more nutritious and refreshing form, perfectfor a satisfying snack or post-workout boost.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- 1. Add the almond milk, chopped apple, vanilla whey protein and Greek yogurt into your blender.
- 2. Sprinkle in the cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and vanilla extract.
- 3. Toss in the ice cubes and blend on high until smooth.
- 4. Pour into a glass and enjoy a shake that tastes just likea slice of apple pie!
Notes
Almond milk (1 cup): Replace with soy or oat milk (1 cup) for nut-free alternative.
Whey protein (30 g): Substitute with pea or rice protein powder (30 g) for vegan option.
Greek yogurt (½ cup): Swap for coconut yogurt (½ cup) for dairy-free version. Availability & Convenience:
Fuji apple (1 medium): Use Honeycrisp or Gala apple (1 medium) if Fuji unavailable.
Vanilla extract (½ tsp): Replace with maple syrup (1 tsp) for natural sweetness. Flavor & Texture Adjustments:
Cinnamon (½ tsp): Replace with apple pie spice (½ tsp) for a deeper spice blend.
Allspice (¼ tsp): Omit or reduce for a softer flavor. Nutritional Modifications:
Greek yogurt (½ cup): Use nonfat version to reduce calories.
Maple syrup (optional): Replace with stevia or omit to lower sugar content. Notes:
All swaps preserve similar macro structure. Adjust sweetness based on fruit ripeness and protein powder used.