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Incredible Apple Banana Smoothie

Published: Nov 24, 2022 by Ana · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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This apple banana smoothie with milk is so easy, creamy, delicious and healthy. Make it in 3 minutes by blending all the ingredients and you have a delicious breakfast or snack that tastes like apple pie dessert.

Apple Banana Smoothie with pink straw

Apple Banana Smoothie Benefits

labelled ingredients on a white plate

Smoothies are a great way to get as many nutrients as possible in a quick and easy drink:

  • apple - you can use green apple or red apple. It will change the taste a bit but the sweetness is coming from the banana so it won't change it much. Red apples tend to have a bit more "starchier" texture so they can add to the overall smoothie creamy texture in the end. 
  • banana - can use frozen banana or fresh banana. The riper the banana the sweeter the taste so if you are using a more sour apple make sure that your banana is really dark and ripe. Bananas are rich in calories, contain good amounts of vitamins B6 and C, as well as plenty of potassium.
  • peanut butter - peanut butter, like other nuts and nut butters, is high in calories and fats. But it's the "good" kind of fats that can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. If buying, make sure that it is 100% peanut butter with no added palm oil, sugar, and/or salt.
  • coconut oil and cinnamon - give the smoothie a delicious baked goods taste. Coconut oil is also a great addition for extra calories for kids. If you are trying to cut on calories yourself, then maybe best to omit. 
  • milk or dairy-free milk - use whichever you prefer. Dairy milk will make it thicker; non-dairy like almond or oat will make the smoothie nice and smooth. If using a plant-based milk would definitely advise that you use one that does not have any added sugar or sweeteners 
  • optional ingredients - for more nutrition and health benefits you can add a teaspoon of flaxseeds, chia seeds, hemp seeds or 1 oz (30 g) of oats

How to make an apple and banana smoothie

ingredients in a blender
  1. Core the apple and cut up in smaller pieces. Peel banana and break in half.
  2. Place all the ingredients in the blender - first the liquid (milk), then the rest of the ingredients and blend.
  3. Serve or store in fridge up to 3 days.
ingredients blended

If you love this smoothie you will also like the Detox Spinach Apple Smoothie, Mango Pineapple Smoothie and the 13 High-calorie smoothies for weight gain.

Or if you are just a banana lover you can try Korean style banana flavored milk.

Blenders

  • we have tried making this in 2 blenders
  • Vitamix - top of the range blender, worth every penny, but if making 1 smoothie it is sometimes a bigger pain to wash up
  • Magic Bullet - great small blender for everyday use, where the cup you use to blend the ingredients is also the cup you can use to drink the smoothie, hence minimizing washing

Variations

  • use pear instead of apple
  • replace peanut butter with any other nut butter or whole nuts
  • sweeten with honey
  • add spices like ground ginger, ground nutmeg or ground cloves for more flavor
  • add flaxseeds, chia seeds or hemp seeds for more health benefits
half a glass of smoothie with pink glass

Tips

  • the riper the banana the sweeter the taste
  • using frozen bananas makes the smoothie creamier
  • prep for snack or breakfast
  • can be made dairy-free if using plant-based milk
  • store in fridge for up to 3 days
  • can be frozen up to 3 months

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Apple Banana Smoothie in a glass with pink straw

Incredible Apple Banana Smoothie

This apple banana smoothie is so easy, creamy, delicious and healthy. Make it in 3 minutes by blending all the ingredients and you have a delicious breakfast or snack.
5 from 6 votes
Author: Dora
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Prep Time 3 minutes mins
Total Time 3 minutes mins
Servings 1
Fridge Life? 3 days
Freezable? 3 months

EQUIPMENT

  • Small Blender
  • Vitamix

Ingredients

  • 1 apple
  • 1 banana
  • 1 teaspoon peanut butter
  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Core the apple and cut up in smaller pieces.
  • Peel banana and break in half.Place all the ingredients in the blender - first the liquid (milk), then the rest of the ingredients and blend.
  • Serve or store in fridge up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 317kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 362mgPotassium: 664mgFiber: 9gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 175IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 326mgIron: 1mg
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