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Recipes / Smoothies / Hot Cinnamon Apple Smoothie

Hot Cinnamon Apple Smoothie

Dairy FreeGluten FreeSpecific Carbohydrate Diet RecipesVeganVegetarianWhole30By Madison Suttles  Published: 09/08/2021  Updated: 12/26/2022
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Hot Cinnamon Apple Smoothie – Our Hot Cinnamon Apple Smoothie tastes just like a piece of warm apple pie with zero guilt. It really is like an apple pie in a cup!

Now that the weather has turned a bit chilly, you might be craving something warm and sweet for breakfast. If so, why not try a Hot Cinnamon Apple Smoothie?

hot cinnamon apple smoothie

Apple Smoothie

If you been around Clean Cuisine for any amount of time, you know I make a lot of blender foods. Which of course include lots of smoothies!

I love the whole concept of putting all sorts of good-for-you ingredients into a blender, pressing a switch and presto!—a delicious, nutritious and easy-to-transport breakfast (or snack) is made in minutes.

When the weather gets a little cooler, I realize the sound of an ice cold smoothie isn’t nearly as appealing.

But that doesn’t mean you need to resort to coffee cake for breakfast! Luckily, apples are the perfect seasonal fruit to enjoy as winter approaches. You can just warm them up and blend them into a smoothie that tastes a whole lot like apple pie. The perfect, quick and easy smoothie with apple recipe!

If you have kids, I promise the Hot Cinnamon Apple Smoothie recipe will be a hit!

Benefits of Apples

Apples are a delicious, yet incredibly healthy and full of health benefits! These benefits are exemplified even more when consuming the entire apple (skin and all) like in this smoothie recipe! Here are just a few of the benefits of apples:

hot cinnamon apple smoothie
  • Great Source of Fiber: Apples are a great source of fiber, offering nearly 4.5 grams in a medium-sized fruit. Fiber is incredibly important for healthy digestion and “staying regular”, among promoting good gut health! Want more fiber? Eat more apples!
  • Help to Boost the Immune System: Apples contain high levels of nutrients and antioxidants, including quercetin, and Vitamin C! Powerful antioxidants that help to boost your immune system among much more, the saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” might not be so far fetched.
  • Full of Flavonoids: Not only are flavonoids great for helping to reduce inflammation, but they may also help to prevent many serious diseases, even having been studied to help lower the risk of some cancers!

Recipes with Apples

Looking to add more apples into your diet? Try some of our favorite recipes that use apples!

Recipe for Applesauce: This Recipe for Applesauce is very different than the packaged applesauce you buy at the supermarket in a way that completely sets it apart!

Green Apple Smoothie: Green Apple Smoothie is loaded with phytonutrients, anti-inflammatory properties and lots of delicious fruits and vegetables. This is the perfect smoothie with apple to try!

Apple Pie Parfaits: Apple Pie Parfaits are an incredibly easy and sweet alternative to a traditional apple pie. Loaded with nutrients and sweetened naturally.

High Quality Blender is a Must!

Having a high quality blender is one of the most important investments that you will make when eating clean. There is a BIG difference between a classic Ninja Blender that I used for years and a blender system like one of these.

The blades are stronger, the power is better and you will be much more satisfied with your smoothies, soups, pureed vegetables. You can even make your own nut butters, your own nut milks and so much more. These are our absolute favorite blenders.

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Don’t Forget the Addition of the Superfood Spice Cinnamon

The fragrant cinnamon is added to my apple smoothie recipe not only for the significant role it plays in boosting flavor, but also for its anti-inflammatory benefits. Like other spices, cinnamon offers a wide variety of disease-fighting phytonutrients that have antioxidant and anti-aging benefits.

Cinnamon contains a variety of super powerful phytonutrients, including the class similar to those found in grapes, berries, cocoa and green tea.

The special type of phytonutrients found in cinnamon have an amazing ability to stabilize blood sugar levels. It can also prevent fat-storing insulin spikes, protect the body from damaging free-radicals. Most amazingly, you will have the ability to “turn on genes” within our body that produce highly protective anti-inflammatory substances.

And if all that isn’t enough to make you want to start putting cinnamon on everything you eat. Then, did you know cinnamon can even boost the appearance of your skin and help protect against premature sun damage?

You can’t just sprinkle on a tdash of cinnamon. You need to get a “therapeutic” dosage—at least 1/4 teaspoon or so—in order to really get the benefits. The apple smoothie recipe has 1/2 teaspoon, so it is definitely enough to make a difference.

More Warm Smoothie Recipes

When it’s cold and chilly, a delicious warm smoothie that is nutrient-dense smoothie is the best. Here’s a list of our favorite warm smoothies. You’ll quickly notice that all our warm smoothie recipes resemble delicious desserts. Enjoy!

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Favorite Warm Smoothies:

Warm Banana Smoothie recipe: If you love baked banana bread, this warm smoothie is perfect for you.

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie recipe: Yep, if you’re a pumpkin pie fan, try this pumpkin smoothie recipe. Instead of cold water, use boiling hot water!

Key Lime Pie Smoothie recipe: To make this delicious key lime pie smoothie warm, just follow the instructions and then warm it up on the stove or in the microwave for a few minutes. It’s absolutely delicious.

Ok, on with the recipe…

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Hot Cinnamon Apple Smoothie

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★★★★★

4.4 from 5 reviews

This Hot Cinnamon Apple Smoothie tastes like apple pie. It’s a great alternative to a cold smoothie for chilly days.

  • Author: Ivy Larson
  • Yield: 1 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 organic apple, cored and cut into large chunks (leave the skin on)
  • ¼ cup organic golden raisins or chopped organic pitted medjool dates, like these ones from Terrasoul
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon, like this one from Anthony’s
  • 2 tablespoons raw pecans

Instructions

  1. Place the apple chunks, raisins or dates, cinnamon, and ¼ cup water in a small saucepan and heat over medium high for about 6 minutes, or until water boils and apples soften. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the apples cool for 2 to 3 minutes (see warning below)
  2. Add the apple mixture to a high-speed blender with a stainless steel pitcher, like our favorite one from Luvele. Add the pecans and ¾ cup warm water. Process on high for 1 minute, until smooth and creamy. Pour into a coffee mug and drink warm.

Notes

WARNING! If you are using a glass blender jar, make sure you let the ingredients cool to almost room temperature before you put them in the glass jar otherwise the glass could explode and cause serious injury.

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P.S. If you love the Hot Cinnamon Apple Smoothie, be sure to check out the Warm Banana Smoothie too!

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  1. Peggy D Collison says

    October 25, 2021 3:07 PM

    Delicious!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Aimee Harris Niedosik says

      October 25, 2021 3:18 PM

      Thank you Peggy. If you like warm drinks, be sure to check out our popular Warm Banana Smoothie — taste just like baked banana bread: https://cleancuisine.com/warm-banana-smoothie/

      Reply
  2. Vicki Stroup says

    September 10, 2021 7:44 AM

    I made this today and just put all the ingredients in my vitamix without cooking and hit the hot button. It’s delicious!

    Reply
    • Aimee Harris Niedosik says

      September 10, 2021 8:20 AM

      Thank you for commenting Vicki – having a Vitamix with a heat setting is perfect for this smoothie. Now that the weather is starting to cool down in the morning, this is the perfect hot weather smoothie!!

      Reply
  3. Olga says

    October 4, 2020 9:08 AM

    I have an Instant Pot blender at work that makes soups could I make this in the blender without having to use the stove? More of a “one pot” step!? Thanks can’t wait to try this! We were just saying at work how our morning smoothies won’t be as enjoyable now that winter is upon us! This may fit the bill!!

    Reply
    • Aimee Harris Niedosik says

      October 12, 2020 10:26 AM

      Yes, I imagine you could warm it up in the Instant Pot blender. I have personally never used one, but please try it out and let us know! Aimee

      Reply
  4. Crystal says

    December 7, 2018 1:09 PM

    Is it possible to blend it first, then put it on the stove to warm? It sounds like this would be much safer and not cause any explosions.

    Reply
    • Ivy Larson says

      December 9, 2018 4:25 PM

      Hi Crystal, Yes, I think that could definitely work. In fact, it’s probably the best idea, I don’t know why I didn’t think of it before myself! (Probably because my Vitamix blender base is not glass, so it can handle semi-hot foods fairly well) I know a lot of blender bases are glass, so your idea is probably the best! Please let me know how it turns out if you give it a try…

      Reply
  5. kanta says

    January 17, 2016 1:25 AM

    I recommend you do more research on microwaves. What they do to the actual structure of the food is far different than normal cooking. In fact there is more than one research study where the animals exclusively fed microwaved food all died of starvation. Though microwaves were originally invented in Russia they were totally outlawed there in the ’70’s because of their deleterious effects. There is tremendous evidence regarding the harm and danger of consuming microwaved food regardless if you screen the waves themselves. Please consider some more investigating as your comments influence so many. Thank you!

    ★★★★★

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    • Ivy Larson says

      January 22, 2016 11:29 AM

      Hi Kanta, I am so sorry for the delay getting back to you as I have just been super busy. I very much appreciate your comments though. I also really appreciate your respectful tone as sometimes we can get some pretty nasty comments from people who disagree with our opinions. I most definitely always keep my mind open and would very much like to look into this further. Do you happen to have any links to specific research you might be able to share? Or do you maybe have a link to a well-written article with more information? Thank you for taking the time to comment on this too. We all learn SO much from each other!

      Reply
      • Judy says

        February 16, 2021 9:11 AM

        This smoothie was absolutely delicious. I warmed mine up on the stovetop and it was incredible. Thank you.

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  6. Jan says

    November 6, 2014 10:59 PM

    Ivy,
    I got some pretty awesome and strong powdered cinnamon and some sticks from raw food world. It is from Ceylon I believe. I have to use much less than normal and with the powdered cinnamon I can make some super tea. Just a 1/4 tsp in some hot water makes a lovely cup and it’s sweet on its own. Look and see if they still have some. It’s WOW. I make my own raw apple sauce with it too.

    Reply
    • Ivy Larson says

      November 13, 2014 7:40 PM

      Hi Jan! Oh thank you SO much for this suggestion =) I will absolutely check it out. I am totally crazy for cinnamon these days…

      Thank you again!

      Reply
  7. Liz Thompson says

    October 12, 2014 1:47 AM

    I didn’t care for the raisins in smoothie. I’m iffy on raisins anyway; I can tolerate them in an oatmeal cookie, but I don’t really like them. So if you don’t like raisins, you might try sweetening with dates. I’m going to try that one of these days. Ivy, thank you for all the recipes. I make so many on a regular basis!

    ★★★

    Reply
    • Ivy Larson says

      October 17, 2014 2:59 PM

      oh I was just going to recommend the dates Liz 😉 OR! You could even try dried apples (look for unsulphured ones)

      Reply
  8. Krystle says

    September 23, 2014 12:10 PM

    Omg Ivy! Once again you amaze me with your recipe! This is the best thing ever!! So delicious!
    I never really want smoothies in the morning because they’re cold and it’s chilly outside but this may have changed my life 🙂
    Thank you thank you thank you!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin Lodeesen says

      September 24, 2014 5:25 PM

      Hi! Thank YOU for this! Isn’t a warm smoothie the best treat for a chilly fall day?! Sadly, down in Florida we don’t get too many of them. But, I always whip up this smoothie when the temp drops below 70. 😉 -Ivy

      Reply
  9. Kate says

    September 16, 2014 1:06 AM

    Made mine with milk instead of water, left out the nuts, and added some vanilla. Very good!

    ★★★★

    Reply
  10. Edna says

    March 8, 2013 2:26 PM

    We are here in new Jersey and getting close to a foot of snow today. It was the perfect morning to try the warm apple smoothie. My husband and I really enjoyed it, and it is so easy to make. You can double the recipe and it still fits in your Vitamix.

    Reply
  11. visit the site says

    November 1, 2012 5:48 AM

    The Apple smoothie is really awesome. It’s really quick and easy to make. I made this last week end. My husband and kid enjoyed it a lot. It was very tasty. Thanks for the recipe. It’s very nutritious. My son needs it every day after his football. Cheers!

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  12. Ivy Larson says

    May 21, 2012 10:35 AM

    Hi Kim!
    and yes, I do think this would work with your Vitamix if you blend it for long enough so it gets a bit warm. As for microwave, there is SO much confusion about microwaves but here’s the deal: there are all kinds of waves, radio waves, light bulb waves, ultra violet waves, etc. microwaves are somewhere between radio & light bulb waves. As long as there is a screen in front of the microwave then the waves are too big to get out of the microwave. As for the microwaves damaging your food, it does so no more than any other cooking method (all heating of food will damage proteins and enzymes, but your stomach does the same thing! and I definitely would not recommend an all-raw diet for many reasons) also, microwaving is much better than grilling. i hope this helps clear up confusion? and please do let me know if you try the smoothie 😉

    Reply
  13. Katie Graybill says

    February 23, 2012 8:16 AM

    Can’t believe I forgot to comment on this… the notice about the new Bannana Bread Smoothie you are sharing today reminded me…. we have made this at least 3 times over the last week to great success! The kids (and my 65 year old father) love it… and we have tried it with different dried fruit that we have had on hand (dried craisons, plums and prunes seem to work great too.) It really fits the bill for breakfast in that you have that full, nourished feeling but, just like a cold smoothie, you don’t feel weighted down starting your day! Keep up the great work! I so appreciate your point of view regarding food and recipes.

    Reply
    • Ivy Larson says

      February 25, 2012 6:23 AM

      thank you SO much Katie for the positive feedback—I can’t tell you how much I appreciate it. AND!! I am THRILLED to know the smoothie was a hit with your family. you totally made my day! thanks again 😉

      Reply
  14. Benita says

    February 15, 2012 10:22 AM

    Hi Ivy,
    Thanks for another great recipe. I love your site, books and all that you do. I have MS as well and I know this has nothing to do with your post but I was wondering what your thoughts are on CCSVI and if you have/are considering having the procedure? I hope you are feeling better from your surgery. Take care, Benita

    Reply
  15. Katie Graybill says

    February 15, 2012 8:18 AM

    Thank you to Ivy and Samantha! Living up here in cold New Hampshire, smoothies (which my whole family love) become a bit tough this time of year. This sounds so easy and delicious… I am having a “why didn’t think of that?” moment. I’ll try it with the kids and report back! So happy to hear about your recovery. I hope you are able to continue to rest. It really is the best thing! Katie

    Reply
    • Ivy Larson says

      February 16, 2012 8:38 AM

      Thank Katie. We are still rest much more than either of us normally do. Please do let us know what the kids think… 🙂

      Reply
  16. Kristen says

    February 12, 2012 6:44 PM

    Like the writer of the article, I too love smoothies. And what I love even more than smoothies is the taste of granny smith apples. I like that tangy taste over what I think is a rather bland taste of red apples. That’s also why my favorite Martini drink is a Sour Apple Martini. Okay, Okay, I know everyone here is all about healthy stuff, but admit it, that is a tasty drink. Thanks for this recipe.

    Reply
    • Ivy Larson says

      February 16, 2012 8:44 AM

      Thanks Kristen. Yes – the smoothie is not boring. Enjoy.

      Reply
  17. John says

    February 11, 2012 10:52 AM

    I think this is something that my whole family will love. Thank you for the recipe I will let you know how it turns out. You always have such great ideas and recipes for delicious foods. Thank you for posting and I hope that you continue because I missed you there for awhile. Are you back for awhile now? I can’t tell you how much your articles have impacted me. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Ivy Larson says

      February 16, 2012 8:44 AM

      Thank you John for your support.

      Reply
  18. Maxine says

    February 11, 2012 10:47 AM

    I had to write this recipe down so I can try it later for a warm desert after dinner. Thank you for the warning about the glass pitcher on the blender that could potentially make a huge mess. What is your opinion of the Viamix blender anyway? I was thinking of getting one because my blender doesn’t pull the food down into the blades anymore, but they are rather expensive.

    Reply
  19. Ida says

    February 10, 2012 10:05 AM

    This sounds really yummy and I can’t wait to try it. It does sound like it’s rather high in carbs as well but for a breakfast that doesn’t matter as much. Thank you for the recipe I will let you know how it turns out. You always have such great ideas and recipes for delicious foods. Thank you for posting and I hope that you continue. Do you have a cookbook that I can order?

    Reply
  20. Erica says

    February 10, 2012 9:51 AM

    Yum! Now this I may actually have to try it sounds delicious. You mentioned in your warning that you use a Vitamix blender. I was reading a couple of blogs on them the other day, what is your opinion of the Viamix? I understand that organic food are better for you but they are also more expensive, this recipe will work just fine with a regular apple right?

    Reply
    • Ivy Larson says

      February 16, 2012 8:49 AM

      Hi Erica – I understand your cost concern about organic apples. It would work but due to the number of chemicals/pesticides use on apples – I always recommend going organic with them.

      Reply
  21. Teresa Tolmosoff says

    February 8, 2012 6:04 PM

    I am abit surprised that you use a microwave. Haven’t you heard of the hazards?

    Reply

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