Low Potassium Smoothie Recipe
Grab your blender and let's get started with this easy and tasty Apple Cinnamon Smoothie recipe. Most smoothies contain bananas and other ingredients that you want to avoid, but this one has no milk and no bananas. Here is a delicious smoothie recipe for you to enjoy without over doing it on the potassium and phosphorus, perfect for those suffering kidney failure and/or on dialysis. And it's quick and easy for you to make any time of the year and it has oatmeal, so more fiber!
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I love that this smoothie is a health and healthy breakfast or snack and if you want it to be dairy free you can leave out the cream cheese. And it makes a great mid-day or after treatment snack that is easy and enjoyable.
This is a very light tasting smoothie. I love using apple cider and applesauce to make the smoothie, then you don't have to worry about ingredients that might go bad quickly. With the use of apple cider, you are able to get an autumn fall feeling and add a little cinnamon to make it feel warm and snuggly. Of course you can make this at any time of the year but I love it because it's easy.
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Ingredients in the Apple Cinnamon Smoothie
This low potassium smoothie recipe is an excellent option for those with kidney disease because it is made with kidney-friendly ingredients like applesauce, apple cider, oats, cinnamon, oil, vanilla, and cream cheese.
- Applesauce
- Apple Cider
- Oatmeal
- Vanilla
- Cinnamon
- Cream Cheese
- Canola Oil
See recipe card below for quantities. You will need to keep all items cold prior to mixing if you want to have the best outcome.
Substitutions for a Kidney Friendly Smoothie
If you would like to take out the cream cheese and make it dairy free, you can add some more applesauce (about 2 Tbsp) or peanut butter - that would add more protein and a different flavor but also make it creamy.
If you don't want to use canola oil, try to find a light tasting olive oil (not extra virgin [EVOO]) as it won't be as strong a taste for the beverage. The oil adds calories without adding protein, phosphorus, or sodium so it's perfect for someone with CKD to use.
This makes a perfect snack to take along with you as well. You can blend it up ahead of time and freeze it because it has no milk in it, then put it in your lunch bag and it will thaw by the time your dialysis treatment is done or your lunch time happens. You could even add more oatmeal if you want to increase the amount of fiber it contains to increase fullness with meals.
Instructions for a Low Potassium Smoothie
Step #1: Measure out ingredients and add all of them to the blender at once.
Step #2: Place all the ingredients in the blender, and blend until smooth - about 4 minutes.
Top Tip: I recommend putting the applesauce in first so your oats mix in easier. You can sprinkle some additional cinnamon on top if you like. The recipe is also gluten-free if you use gluten free oats.
Storage
Store all the ingredients except for the oil in the refrigerator before you make the smoothie and it will be at a perfect temperature when you are done blending. If you are making the apple smoothie without milk and with no yogurt you can freeze it in portion sized cups for up to 6 months and take them along with you in your lunch bag.
Recipe FAQs about Apple Cinnamon Smoothies
1. Low Potassium: Apples are a great source of vitamins and minerals, but are low in potassium, which is important for people with kidney disease who need to limit their potassium intake.
2. Reduced Risk of Infection: Cinnamon has powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties which may help reduce the risk of infections in people with kidney disease.
3. Improved Digestion: Oats are high in fiber which can help improve digestion and reduce constipation in people with kidney disease.
4. Balanced Nutrition: Adding a protein source such as peanut butter to an apple cinnamon smoothie can provide balanced nutrition and help meet a person’s daily nutritional needs.
Yes, you can make an apple cinnamon smoothie without milk products. You can use a non-dairy milk alternative such as almond milk, coconut milk, or oat milk in place of the milk. You can also add yogurt alternatives such as coconut yogurt, almond yogurt, or soy yogurt for an extra creamy texture. You can also use a banana, nut butter, or avocado to thicken the smoothie. Lastly, you can add honey or agave syrup to sweeten the smoothie.
Yes, you can definitely add protein powder to an apple cinnamon smoothie. Protein powder can help add more protein and calories to your smoothie, and can help make it more filling and nutritious. If you would like to add protein powder, be sure to select a protein powder that pairs well with the other ingredients in the smoothie, such as whey, pea, or hemp protein and that matches with your nutritional and dietary needs for lower sodium and potassium.
Yes, you can make this apple cinnamon smoothie without a blender as it does not use whole pieces of apple. You can use a hand mixer as long as you don’t mind larger pieces of oatmeal instead of it being blended into the smoothie.
Yes, you can add other fruits to an apple cinnamon smoothie for people with CKD. Some great additions include blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries. Be sure to avoid high-potassium fruits like oranges, bananas, or kiwis. You can also add some peanut butter, low-fat yogurt, almond milk, or skim milk for additional protein, calcium, and flavor.
Yes, an apple cinnamon smoothie can be a meal replacement. It can provide a nutritious, balanced meal when made with ingredients that are filling like oats and applesauce. Additionally, adding nuts or seeds, protein powder, and/or other fruits and vegetables can increase the nutritional content of the smoothie, making it a more complete meal replacement.
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Recipe
Apple Cinnamon Smoothie (No Milk, No Banana!)
Ingredients
- 1 cup applesauce unsweetened without added vitamin C
- 2 tablespoon canola oil
- ½ cup apple cider
- ⅓ cup oatmeal - regular or instant
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese
Instructions
- This is a very light tasting smoothie. You will need to keep all items cold [except for the canola/vegetable oil] prior to mixing if you want to have the best outcome.
- Place all the ingredients in the blender, and blend until smooth - about 4 minutes. I recommend putting the applesauce in first so your oats mix in easier. You can sprinkle some additional cinnamon on top if you like. The recipe is also gluten free if you use gluten free oats.
The Apple Smoothie sounds great. I will get the ingredients and make it.
I'll comment again after I do that.
Thank you Mathea
I have stage three kidney disease, type 2 diabetes. and heart failure. I was told to watch my protein, salt, sugars, potassium and phosphate I feel there isn't much for me to eat. Any suggestions?
thanks, this is a great idea for a smoothie and with low potassium. I know my husband with CKD will like this one.
You are a wonderful daughter to create all these recipes and I, for one, really appreciate your sharing with all of us your talents and experience.
Best wishes and again, so many thanks this information.
Delicious and easy to make
I'm hoping for a plant based smoothie. What can I use as a substitute for anything in the ingredients that is animal based? The 1/4 cup of canola oil seems a bit much. Can water be used instead?