AIP Friendly Carob-Coconut Apple Cinnamon Smoothie
Rich, creamy, and warmly spiced, this smoothie tastes like a dessert you can feel genuinely good about drinking. Full-fat coconut milk gives it a luscious, milkshake-like body, while double apple — both fresh and unsweetened applesauce — layers in natural sweetness and a subtle tartness that keeps things bright. Carob powder steps in where cocoa can't go on the Autoimmune Protocol, delivering that deep, slightly earthy richness without any of the nightshade or seed concerns that make conventional chocolate off-limits. Ceylon cinnamon and a whisper of ground ginger round out the flavor with gentle warmth that feels almost like a hug in a glass. A tablespoon of honey ties everything together, and you can nudge it up or down to suit your palate before that final quick blend. The whole thing comes together in under two minutes and makes two generous servings, so it works equally well as a quick breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up. Blend it until completely smooth and serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
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2 servings
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 small apple, peeled, cored, and roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp carob powder
- 1 tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp honey
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined honey are accepted on the protocol; the ~1 1/2 teaspoons per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- ½ cup ice cubes
- ¼ tsp vanilla powder (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the coconut milk, applesauce, chopped apple, carob powder, Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, honey, ice, and vanilla powder (if using) to a blender.
- 2
Blend on high speed for 45–60 seconds, until completely smooth with no visible apple chunks.
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