Description
Looking for a refreshing and nutritious smoothie? This apple-banana smoothie is the perfect blend of creamy, sweet, and slightly tart flavors. Made with wholesome ingredients like Greek yogurt, nut butter, and warm spices, it’s a satisfying and energizing drink that’s perfect for breakfast, a post-workout refuel, or a mid-day snack. Plus, it’s naturally sweetened with fruit—no added sugar needed!
Ingredients
- 1/2 medium red apple, peeled and sliced
- 1 small ripe banana, sliced and frozen
- 1/4 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1/2 teaspoon fall spices of your choice (cinnamon, chai spice, pumpkin pie spice, or apple pie spice)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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- Prepare the Fruit: Freeze the banana slices overnight.
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine the frozen banana, apple slices, Greek yogurt, nut butter, almond milk, chosen spices, and vanilla extract. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately.
Notes
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- If you don’t have frozen bananas, use fresh ones and add a few ice cubes for thickness.
- Swap Greek yogurt for a plant-based yogurt to make this smoothie dairy-free.
- For a protein boost, add a scoop of vanilla protein powder.
- Drizzle with honey or maple syrup if you prefer a sweeter smoothie.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American