A delicious creamy blend of homemade 3 ingredient date caramel blended with tart green apples and a boost of vanilla protein for a healthy fall treat!
Hi, Recipes Worth Repeating readers! My name is Kelli Shallal, I'm a Registered Dietitian and the blogger behind healthy living blog Hungry Hobby, I'm also a Phoenix local just like Amanda! If you are on the west coast like us, you might be craving fall flavors but the forecast in the upper 90's might keep you from breaking out your slow cooker just yet.
Enter fall flavored smoothies. AKA how Arizona people pretend it's fall. But, no worries if you live somewhere cold you can still whip this one up, it's especially delicious post workout!
The real star of the show of this smoothie is this date caramel sauce I posted on Hungry Hobby recently!
For the Love of Caramel and Dates
My love of caramel far outweighs my fondness for chocolate. When I discovered Medjool dates, a naturally dried fruit, taste exactly like natures version of my favorite candy I was sold. I use dates to make date caramel or add a buttery sweet flavor to just about anything.
In my eyes, just about the only thing better than caramel, is a caramel apple. My favorite sucker as a kid were those caramel apple suckers that had the most ridiculously sticky caramel center. YUM!
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I did not care that chewing it felt like chewing cement; it was worth it. Please tell me you know which ones I'm talking about!?!?! Do they still make those? Wait, I don't want to know. My teeth legitimately cannot handle that kind of thing anymore unless I want new crowns.... #adulting.
I also can't handle the blood sugar crash anymore either. That's why this smoothie has a big dose of protein, healthy fat, and fiber, to create a more stable blood sugar response. It will satisfy all your caramel apple cravings and provide nutrients at the same time. Grown-up win! 
Bring on the Smoothies!
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Plus what's better than a cold, creamy smoothie after a hard workout? Um, nothing, it's the perfect post-workout meal! Since I was pregnant when I shot this recipe though, my workouts were not that hard, but my dessert game was ON POINT. I happily ate this for dinner/dessert one night. Cravings officially outsmarted! Let me know if you try it. It's sooooooo good!
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Caramel Apple Protein Smoothie
Ingredients
- 2 granny smith apples
- 2 medjool dates
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup full fat canned coconut milk
- ½ cup ice
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Garnish/Optional
- 2-4 tsps date caramel
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high powered blender and blend until smooth.
- Optional: Drizzle date caramel around the cup, pour in the caramel apple smoothie, and then drizzle the top of the smoothie with caramel!
Notes
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Julie
I love a good protein smoothie for breakfast! But I think I'd have a hard time stopping at one serving with one that sounds this delicious.
lauren
Wut? Is this seriously a smoothie because it looks like dessert to me! That drizzle on top plus the sweet apple flavor - this sounds positively amazing!
Anne Murphy
Oh, good!~ I've recently started making protein smoothies for our elderly parents, and am always looking for more ideas! That date caramel will certainly tempt them!
Tammy
Ahhh I wish I had one of these right now! Looks so good and it's good for you! Definitely giving this a try 🙂
Kim @ Three Olives Branch
What a great idea to indulge with something healthy! Carmel apple is just perfect this time of year, it looks delicious!
Chef Markus Mueller
Yum! This look fantastic! I do know which suckers you mean! And i agree, my teeth can't handle them now though as a kid they where fantastic.
Emily Leary
Goodness, the weather here in the UK is beginning to turn very chilly and it's difficult to remember the soaring temperatures we had in the summer. But even though we're not enjoying 90 degrees here your recipe for Caramel Apple Protein Smoothie looks absolutely delicious for any time of year and the date caramel on the top is a lovely addition!
Anna
That is such a great and tasty way to get some more protein into the diet! And all these autumnal flavours... so cosy!
Gloria
OMG you gotta love a smoothie that looks and tastes like dessert. I will have to make this for sure....the perfect lunch for me. I bet my grandkids would love this too.
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
I would love to start my day with one of these! It's like a dessert and drink all in one. Protein gives it a little oomph - yum!