Apple Banana Smoothie

Name: Apple Banana Smoothie
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 banana (peeled and in pieces); 1 apple (peeled, core removed, cut in pieces); ¼ cup water; ½ cup Greek yogurt (or other natural unsweetened yogurt)

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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 way to make a healthy choice.

top down view of an apple banan smoothie with a blue straw.

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. A delicious smoothie with apple - an easy way to use up apples, and a delicious snack to beat the afternoon slump.

Why you will love this recipe

It's quick & easy - just 5 minutes including a tiny bit of prep
It's so tasty - amazing flavor with sweet fruit balanced by acidic yogurt
It's so creamy - no gritty apple pieces here, when you follow my tips below
It's a great healthy choice - just fruit & yogurt, that's it
Common ingredients - just your basic apple, banana and yogurt

What you need to make it

ingredients needed to make an apple banana smoothie.

Ingredient notes & substitutions

Banana - a really ripe one is best, fresh or frozen
Apple - some kinds blend better than others, I like Aroma, Granny Smith, Gala, Red Delicious and Fuji for this reason
Greek yogurt - other plain yogurt like Turkish yogurt, and other natural, unsweetened yogurts work great as well

How to make the best Apple Banana Smoothie

collage showing how to make an apple banana smoothie.

Place banana and apple pieces in a high-powered blender * with the water. Cover and mix for 1-2 minutes.
Make sure there are no chunks left of the apple, if there are - mix again. It should be completely smooth.
Add the yogurt, cover, and mix again for 15-30 seconds
Check the consistency, then pour into a glass and serve immediately

a straw being put down in a light yellow smoothie.

Tips & tricks

Always mix fruits first, without adding too much liquid - this is the best way to get a really smooth smoothie without any chunky 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 in small bags or containers for easy use in all your smoothies. Ensures an ice cold smoothie and is a great way to take care of bananas going bad!
Make it 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

Looking for more tips? Check out this post all about how to make healthy smoothies.

Recipe FAQ

Do apple and banana go well together?

Yes, apple and banana go great together. The taste of the sweet and creamy banana balances perfectly with the sweet and tart apple.

Can you blend an apple?

Yes! Apples blend really well - especially some types like Aroma, Granny Smith, Gala, Red Delicious and Fuji.

Do you peel apples for smoothies?

I recommend peeling apples for smoothies as the skin can impact the texture negatively and make it a bit gritty. If you do keep the peel you will however get even more nutrients. Just wash the apple well first.

Is banana good in smoothies?

Bananas are great in smoothies as they make them really smooth and creamy while also adding some sweetness.

an apple banana smoothie with banana peel and apple core in the background.

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