Description
This delicious and nutritious apple banana smoothie is the perfect way to start your day or refuel in the afternoon. With just a few simple ingredients, it’s easy to make and packed with the goodness of fresh fruits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium apple (Gala, Fuji, or Honeycrisp), peeled and cored
- 1 ripe banana
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt (use dairy-free for vegan option)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- A pinch of cinnamon
- Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Add the apple, banana, almond milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, and cinnamon to a blender.
- Blend until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add a little more almond milk until you reach the desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness, if necessary, by adding a little honey or maple syrup.
- Serve immediately, garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon or sliced fruit, if desired.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use dairy-free yogurt and maple syrup for sweetening.
- You can add protein powder for an extra protein boost or substitute the milk with juice for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: per serving
- Calories: 336 kcal
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 6g