Apple and Banana Smoothie: Simple and Delicious!

Take your smoothie game back to the basics with this simple and delicious combo: Apple and Banana Smoothie! You only need 4 ingredients and you’ve got a creamy, refreshing drink.

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Why You’ll LOVE This Recipe

The apple and banana are two of the most basic fruits. By combining the two you have a delicious smoothie that will more likely be accepted by children and adults alike!

As if a yummy smoothie isn’t enough to entice you to make this smoothie, you’ll also love this smoothie for its nutrition content! That’s right- this smoothie is packed full of nutrients and fiber from the two fruits, milk, and yogurt.

Ingredients You’ll Need

This isn’t one of those recipes that required $100 worth of arbitrary ingredients. Instead, you only need two (of the most common) fruits, yogurt, and milk. THere’s a chance you already have all of the ingredients you need in your kitchen right now!

Apple: Red apples are less tart than green ones, making them better suited for a smoothie. I used a Honeycrisp because it is my favorite but you can use any red apple! (or green if you enjoy a more tart flavor!)

Banana: Be sure you freeze this ahead of time so you can have your Apple and Banana Smoothie whenever you’d like!

Milk: Any milk will work perfectly fine here.

Yogurt: I used a sweeten yogurt, but if you want to use a plain variety you may want to add in some additional sweetness with agave or vanilla extract!

Something else you will need is a blender! You will need one with some strength to power through the frozen banana and apple. I recommend a Ninja one!

Apple and Banana Smoothie Directions

This smoothie really is as easy as can be. I have full confidence you can whip it up in just a couple minutes!

Start by cutting your banana into about 1-inch chunks and placing them in an airtight container. Allow this to freeze, preferable overnight.

Once you have a froze banana you’re ready to make an Apple and Banana Smoothie!

Clean your apple and cut it in half, the into small chunks as shown below.

Now, you are ready for blend time! Add the frozen banana, apple chunks, milk, and yogurt into your blender. Blend until smooth- no ice necessary!

Enjoy immediately! Because this smoothie has such a good amount of fruit in it, it may oxidize (turn brown) if you allow it to sit too long.

Apple and Banana Smoothie Frequently Asked Questions

Should I remove the skin from the apple?

It is up to you if you want to remove the skin from the apple. You may have tiny particles of it in the smoothie if you keep it on. I don’t mind, and kept it on. If you don’t want these bits, simple remove the skin from the apple prior to cutting it up.

What milk should I use?

You can use any variety of milk you enjoy. I chose to use fat free milk. It is lower in fat but still has a good addition of protein compared to other milks.

How do I freeze a banana?

To freeze a banana remove the peel and break it into about 1/2-1 inch pieces. This doesn’t have to look great, it will be blended up the same! Add these pieces to an airtight container and allow them to freeze in your freezer.

What yogurt should I use?

I used a vanilla yogurt. This provided some additional sweetens and depth of flavor. If you prefer a thicker, creamier smoothie use greek yogurt. If you want something less sweet use a plain variety.

Expert Tips and Tricks

I have no certification in professional smoothie making but i’d say I can be a self-proclaimed smoothie expert after working at a local smoothie shop for a year!

• Leave the peel on your apple for a bit of a fiber boost!
• If you enjoy a thicker and creamier smoothie use frozen bananas. If you want a smoother and thinner smoothie use room temperature bananas.
• Keep a stash of banana pieces in your freezer. This way, you can enjoy a creamier smoothie whenever you want.
• If you want a smoothie that is easily slurpable through a straw, consider adding a bit more milk. This thins out the drink!

If you make this recipe and have any other tips and tricks be sure to leave them in the comments below to share with others!

A Word From A Registered Dietitian

This smoothie will provide you a good amount of potassium and vitamin C! This is great! Both are necessary nutrients to keep you healthy and maintain your immune system.

Although consuming apples and bananas whole would result in slightly more fiber, you can still rest assured you’ll be getting an adequate amount from this smoothie, especially if you leave the apple peel on!

Lastly, a some see a smoothie as a waste because they would rather ‘eat’ their food. Smoothies make consuming the recommended amount of fruit and dairy easy! Plus- you can’t beat them on a sweltering hot summer day! So, choose a smoothie if you’d like, or not, whatever you prefer.

Craving More?

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You can also share a photo of your smoothie creation by tagging me on Instagram! I’d love to see how it turned out!

You may also want to try my:

• Creamy Lemonade Protein Smoothie
• Basic Berry Protein Smoothie
• Pumpkin Cheesecake Smoothie
• The Best Blender for Frozen Fruit Smoothies

Apple and Banana Smoothie Recipe

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