A copycat version of Disney’s seasonal, decadent smoothie that tastes just like a caramel apple. It’s an easy fall dessert that both kids & adults love!

A glass of disney's caramel apple smoothie on a balck background with two green apples by it's side

Since we can’t make it to Disneyland for spooky season this year, I wanted to copycat one of our favorite fall treats from there – the Caramel Apple Smoothie.

Now, this isn’t your typical smoothie. I daresay that anywhere other than the happiest place on earth it would most certainly be called a milkshake. But to an Imagineer, it’s a smoothie, and who I am I to argue with them??

The first time I tried one I knew I was going to like it, but I didn’t know that I would literally fall in love with it! It legitimately tastes like a caramel apple that you can suck through a straw. Amazing! I’ll be making these every October for the rest of my life…

Ingredients

Vanilla Ice Cream – Ice cream is the base of this smoothie, so the kind you choose will have an effect on the final flavor. I went with Ben & Jerry’s because their vanilla bean ice cream is some of the best I’ve ever had.
Milk – Milk mixes with the ice cream to turn it more into a liquid. You can use any kind of milk that you’d like. I chose whole milk for full flavor.
Caramel Syrup – You can’t make a caramel apple smoothie without caramel! Any caramel sauce you’d like to use should work fine. I used Ghirardelli.
Green Apple – Obviously you’ll need some apples for this smoothie. Caramel apples are typically made with green apples and I think they have the best flavor for this drink.
Whipped Cream – Disney usually tops this smoothie off with a nice helping of whipped cream. You can leave it out if you wish, and garnish the top with a spiral of caramel instead.
Food Coloring – Using food coloring is totally optional, but if you want a nice “green” color, it’s the way to go. I used 2 drops of the primary green from this food coloring set.

A carton of whole milk, 3 green apples, ice cream, whipped cream, and caramel on a black background

How To Make

Core and slice your apple. I like to use this apple slicer to make it quick and easy.

Scoop out the vanilla ice cream and add it to the blender along with the milk, green apple, and one tablespoon of caramel syrup. Blend until smooth. At this point, add the food coloring if you are using it. Pulse for just a few seconds until blended.

Take your glass and pour some caramel sauce all around the inside of the top rim.

Pour in the smoothie. Top with the whipped cream, if desired, then drizzle a little more caramel over the top.

Enjoy!

Closeup of a green caramel apple smoothie on a black background

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