diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 11939bbe..7e0c7ed2 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -486,7 +486,7 @@ new Vue({
   el: '#app',
   router,
   components: { App },
-  provide: appsyncProvider.provide(),
+  apolloProvider:   appsyncProvider,
   template: '<App/>'
 })
 ```