3 Dessert Smoothies | Apple Pie, Carrot Cake & Strawberry Cheesecake

Ever crave a pie or cake but don't want to take the time to make them? Smoothies can give you what your taste buds want without the time and prep work that goes into the real thing. And, bonus - they have less calories! We have created three easy-to-make, decadent dessert smoothies to satisfy those cravings - Apple Pie, Carrot Cake & Strawberry Cheesecake! We hope you try them and enjoy them as much as we do.

Apple Pie Smoothie

This dessert smoothie takes the sweet and cinnamon-y taste of the traditional Apple Pie and packs it into a delicious drink. Ingredients 2 large apples, cored & quartered 1 cup unsweetened almond milk ½ cup plain or vanilla non-fat Greek yogurt 1 tsp ground cinnamon ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg ⅛ tsp ground ginger 1/16 tsp ground cloves (or tiny pinch) 1 frozen banana, quartered 1 cup ice cubes 2 pitted dates, or 1-2 tsp honey (optional) Blend on "Smoothie" cycle and garnish with whipped cream and sprinkled ground cinnamon. Click here for entire recipe and nutrition information »  

Carrot Cake Smoothie

Filled with carrots and spices, this Carrot Cake dessert smoothie may be better than the real thing! Ingredients ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk ¼ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt 1 tsp honey (or sweetener of choice, to taste) 3 medium carrots, trimmed, peeled & cut into chunks 2 tbsp walnuts, chopped ½ tsp ground cinnamon ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg ½ frozen banana 1½ cups ice cubes Blend on "Whole Juice" cycle and garnish with shredded coconut and/or nutmeg. Click here for entire recipe and nutrition information »  

Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie

Graham cracker gives you the crust flavor that perfectly complements the fruity tartness in this smoothie. It's perfect for cheesecake lovers! Try substituting strawberries with a berry of your choice. Ingredients 10 fl oz unsweetened almond milk 4 oz Neufchâtel or cream cheese 2 sheets graham crackers, halved 2 tbsp honey (or sweetener of choice, to taste), optional 1¼cups frozen strawberries ½ cup ice cubes Blend on "Smoothie" cycle and garnish with whipped cream and fresh berries. Click here for entire recipe and nutrition information »