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Apple Banana Smoothie With Yogurt

Make this creamy apple banana smoothie with just three ingredients for a great morning treat or afternoon snack. Naturally sweetened with just fruit this is a quick & delicious way to start your day.
Course Smoothie
Cuisine North American
Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 smoothie
Calories 261kcal
Author Emmeline Kemperyd

Ingredients

  • 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
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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

 
Note on apples: Some kinds blend better than others. I like Granny Smith, Gala, Red Delicious, and Fuji apples for this reason. I prefer a tart green apple to balance the sweetness of the banana, but any color works.
Note on 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.
You can swap water for milk, if you want.
You can add protein powder. Use one that's lighter in flavor (vanilla and banana work well) and add it with the yogurt.
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

Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 42mg | Potassium: 758mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 178IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 1mg