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Apple Banana Smoothie

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Enjoy a refreshing start to your day with our thick and creamy Apple Banana Smoothie recipe. Made with a blend of fresh and frozen fruits, this healthy smoothie is a great way to enjoy natural sweetness, perfect for a quick breakfast or a refreshing snack on-the-go!

Want more breakfast ideas? Try these healthy breakfast cookies, Banana bread muffins or banana bread cookies.

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Nothing better than a delicious apple banana smoothie for breakfast, paired with my oatmeal banana muffin and I'm ready for my crazy mom-of-4 day ahead 😅.

This smoothie is ice-cold and creamy, just as delicious and satisfying as my banana-date smoothie, and above all very quick to make in just 3 minutes with just a blender (and it works with the thermomix too!).

Inside this smoothie, you'll find simple yet flavorful ingredients like an apple, a frozen banana, milk, and yogurt, complemented by a handful of nuts.

It's free from added sugar, relying on the natural sweetness of fresh fruits for a delightful taste. Plus, I'll share more flavor options below to enhance this nutritious blend.

unpeeled apples

Why you'll love this recipe

  • Quick & Easy: This ultra-simple, delightful smoothie is ready in just 3 minutes, made with simple ingredients and perfect for busy schedules!
  • Fruity & Creamy: Enjoy a fresh, creamy and delicious smoothie that's a summer favorite, offering a delicious fruity taste.
  • Naturally Healthy with Benefits: This smoothie, rich in Vitamin C, is crafted from all-natural ingredients, promoting health benefits without any added sugar. A perfect blend for health-conscious enjoyment.
  • Ideal for Breakfast or Snack: A filling, fruit-packed drink that's perfect for a nutritious breakfast or a satisfying afternoon snack.
apple banana smoothie on a glass jar

Ingredients you need

You need these ingredients to make an Apple and banana smoothie :

  • Banana: Use a medium-ripe banana, but not too ripe. You can also use a fresh banana or frozen bananas for a very cold drink.
  • Apple: Juicy fresh apples such as Gala, Jonagold, Elstar, Granny Smith, or Pink Lady (use organic apples if possible).
  • Milk: the kind you like to drink, dairy milk o non-dairy milk, like me, unsweetened almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk, oat milk, etc.
  • Yogurt: plain sugar-free yogurt or Greek yogurt.
  • Nuts: Optionally, a small handful of nuts such as walnuts, almonds, and hazelnuts, which you can replace with rolled oats, or seeds such as chia or flax seeds, hemp seeds.
  • Vanilla: Pure vanilla extract is optional, but essential for flavoring the smoothie.
  • Cinnamon: As an option, ground cinnamon to flavor the drink or a mixture of pumpkin pie spice or gingerbread spice mix.
apple and banana smoothie on a table

How to make Apple and Banana Smoothie

Here are some quick visual instructions. Don't forget that full recipe instructions with exact ingredients can be found in the recipe card below!

  • Step 1: Place the fresh banana slices (or frozen bananas), seedless small pieces of apples, walnuts, milk, yogurt, and vanilla extract in the bowl of a blender.
  • Step 2: Blend on maximum speed for around 1-2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
  • Step 3: Serve the apple-banana smoothie in a tall glass or in a smoothie bowl, and enjoy cold with a straw.
blender bowl with ingredients
blender bowl with an apple banana smoothie mixture

Tips for this recipe

  • Choose Ripe Bananas: Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and a creamier texture and if possible frozen bananas for best results.
  • Use Fresh or Frozen Apples: Fresh apples give a crisp taste, while frozen apples make the smoothie colder and thicker.
  • Blend Thoroughly: Ensure all ingredients are well-blended in a high powered blender for a creamy texture.
  • Serve Immediately: For the best flavor and texture, enjoy the smoothie right after blending.

Storage instructions

In the fridge: This apple smoothie is best eaten quickly, as the banana quickly oxidizes and turns brown. You can add a squeeze of lemon for a tangy note and better preservation.

glass jar with apple banana smoothie

Variations & Substitutions

  • Nut butter: You can add a bit of peanut butter, almond butter or other nut puree such as cashew nuts.
  • Other fruits: Make a mix of several fruits, like strawberry, raspberry, and blueberry, keeping the banana as a base and replacing the apple with pear.
  • Sugar: Not required, as bananas and apples provide natural sugar, but if you still want to add some, use honey or maple syrup.
  • Chocolate: for a chocolatey version, add a bit of unsweetened cocoa powder or your morning cocoa.
  • Include a Protein Boost: Add protein powder, chia seeds, or nut butter for a more filling smoothie.
  • Orange juice: Replace milk or yogurt with orange juice or other fruit juice for a fruitier drink.
  • Green apple smoothie: For added nutrition mix in spinach or kale. These greens won’t significantly alter the taste.
  • Spice it Up: Add a pinhc of cinnamon or nutmeg can complement the apple and banana flavors beautifully.
  • With ice cubes: You can replace the milk with ice cubes, or add a few extra cubes for an icy drink.

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I hope you love this banana apple smoothie. If you make it, be sure to leave a comment and a rating so I know how you liked it. Happy Baking!

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Apple Banana Smoothie

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  • Author: Fadela
  • Total Time: 3 minutes
  • Yield: 1-2 glasses
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Description

Apple banana smoothie recipe for 1 large glass or two small servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 Banana - medium ripe and frozen
  • 1 Apple - fresh 
  • ½ cup (125 ml) milk - or vegetable drink
  • ½ cup Yogurt - or Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup Nuts - walnuts, almonds, etc.
  • ½ tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon - optional

Instructions

  1. Place all the ingredients in the bowl of the blender, including the banana slices, chopped apple, milk, yogurt, nuts and vanilla extract.
  2. Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes until smooth and homogenous.
  3. Serve in 1 large or 2 small glasses and enjoy!

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Notes

Storage: eat up quickly or store in the fridge for 1 day.

  • You can replace the milk with more yogurt or, conversely, replace the yogurt with milk only.
  • No sugar is needed, but you can add a bit like honey or maple syrup.
  • Prep Time: 3 minutes
  • Category: smothies, juices,beverage
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: A glass
  • Calories: 558
  • Sugar: 40.4 g
  • Sodium: 146.3 mg
  • Fat: 28.9 g
  • Carbohydrates: 64.7 g
  • Protein: 18 g
  • Cholesterol: 18.5 mg
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  1. Fabienne

    Hello, thank you for this recipe, I'd like to make it but I wonder if you can use the apple skins?

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    • Fadela

      Hi Fabienne, yes it's possible, just make sure to use unpeeled organic apples and a powerful blender to ensure a smooth texture in your apple smoothie.

      Reply

  2. Manel

    A delicious and thick recipe, I really enjoyed the taste of the walnuts, thanks for the recipe.

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