Make this creamy apple banana smoothie with just 3 ingredients for a great morning treat or afternoon snack. Naturally sweetened with just fruit, this is a quick & delicious smoothie anyone can make.
A + B = YUM!
When fall rolls around I always find myself wanting to buy all. the. apples. So I generally do - thinking I'm going to be making all kinds of apple pies and apple muffins. But most of them just end up sitting there.
That's when this recipe comes in handy! It's such an easy way to use up apples and the perfect snack to beat the afternoon slump.
It's super quick and easy, and comes out really creamy and delicious. All with just common, good-for-you ingredients!
You Just Need an Apple, a Banana & Some Yogurt!
What Apples to Use
One risk when making apple smoothies is that they can end up gritty. You can avoid this by peeling the apple first, which I recommend - but also by choosing an appropriate type of apple.
I find that Aroma, Granny Smith, Gala, Red Delicious, and Fuji apples blend the best, so that's what I recommend using.
Do You Need to Peel the Apple?
I recommend peeling apples for smoothies as the skin can impact the texture negatively and make it a bit gritty. If you still decide to keep the peel on, make sure to wash the apple well first.
It’s So Easy to Make!
1. Mix Fruit & Water
Start by mixing just the apple and banana with a little bit of water. Don't add the yogurt just yet, for the creamiest smoothie you want to blend the fruits really well first.
Keep blending until there are no chunks of apple left, then move on to adding the yogurt.
2. Add Yogurt
Now, add the yogurt. Then close the lid and blend 15-30 seconds, until smooth. And that's it!
Top Tips for the Best Smoothies
- Freeze bananas to use for smoothies. Peel and chop bananas and place them in small bags or containers for easy use in all your smoothies. Using frozen bananas is the best way to ensure your smoothie is ice cold, and it's also a great way to take care of bananas going bad.
- Make the smoothie colder: use frozen banana or mix in a few ice cubes after the fruit but before the yogurt.
- Store leftovers in the fridge. It's best served immediately, but it's fine to drink it the day after as well. Just store covered and give it a good mix before drinking!
- For more tips, check out my guide all on how to make the best smoothies.
Recipe
Apple Banana Smoothie
Print RateIngredients
- 1 banana peeled and in pieces, fresh or frozen
- 1 apple peeled, core removed, cut in pieces
- ¼ cup water
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or other natural unsweetened yogurt
Instructions
- Place the banana and apple pieces in a high-powered blender and pour in the water. Cover and mix for 1-2 minutes, until completely smooth with no chunks left.1 banana, 1 apple, ¼ cup water
- Add the yogurt and mix for another 15-30 seconds. Pour into a large glass and serve immediately!½ cup Greek yogurt
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Notes
- Apple: Some kinds blend better than others. I like Aroma, Granny Smith, Gala, Red Delicious, and Fuji apples for this reason.
- Greek yogurt: You can also use other plain yogurts, like Turkish yogurt and other natural, unsweetened yogurts. You can use sweetened and/or flavored yogurt as well, but it won't taste the same.
- Mix the fruits first, with just a little bit of added liquid. This is the best way to get a really smooth smoothie without any chunky or gritty pieces.
- To avoid the apple giving a gritty feel, make sure the banana, apple, and water are all well mixed without any chunks left before adding the yogurt.
- Freeze bananas to use for smoothies: Peel and chop them and place them in small bags or containers for easy use in all your smoothies. Using frozen bananas is the best way to ensure your smoothie is ice cold, and it's also a great way to take care of bananas going bad.
- Make the smoothie colder by using frozen banana or mixing in a few ice cubes after the fruit but before the yogurt.
- Store leftovers in the fridge. It's best served immediately, but it's fine to drink it the day after as well.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.
Samanatha
Was not quite thick enough for my liking but very delicious
Casey Stephan
Can you add protein powder? If so, when should I add it?
Emmeline Kemperyd
Hi Casey! You sure can. I'd add it together with the yogurt. /Emmeline
Vita
My first ever smoothie. Delicious
Carrie Robinson
I am loving this flavor combo for a smoothie! Yum! 🙂
Maxine
I used normal yogurt and added milk. Very delicious recipe
Emmeline Kemperyd
Thank you for your comment, Maxine! Happy you enjoyed it!
Beth
This sounds so delicious and yummy! I can't wait to give this a try!
Chichi
This is rich and creamy smoothie recipe. Bananas and apples go well together.
Shadi Hasanzadenemati
I have everything I need for this dish, can’t wait to make it this weekend!
Sue
I love that bananas are the star of this smoothie, they're usually just in the background...looks scrumptious!
Emmeline Kemperyd
That's so true! They're the "always the bridesmaid..." of fruits 😉 But not anymore!