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Healthy Apple Smoothie for Weight Loss

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!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American

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

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Fruit: Freeze the banana slices overnight.
  2. 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.
  3. Serve: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately.

Notes

    • 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.

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