Apple Pie Smoothie

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Tastes like apple pie! Smoothie with applesauce, almond milk, cashews, dates, and vanilla.

• Prep time: 10 minutes
• Yield: Serves 2.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce or stewed apples
• 1/2 cup raw, unsalted cashews, soaked in water for 1 hour
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 chopped, pitted dates, soaked in water for 1/2 hour OR 2 Tbsp maple syrup*
• 1 cup ice cubes

*Use dates if using a high speed blender such as a Vitamix, otherwise use maple syrup.

METHOD

Place all ingredients in a blender and purée until smooth, 30 to 60 seconds.  www.simplyrecipes.com