Are you in search of a drink that will refresh you and provide a boost within 5-10 minutes? Look no further! Apple banana smoothie is as sweet and creamy as it is called and is perfect to have during breakfast, afternoon or evening snack or even dinner. That is right you only need a few ingredients to get this smoothie going and done in hardly any time.
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Ingredients
- 1 middle-sized apple (peeled, cored and chopped)
- 1 ripe banana, sliced
- 1/2 cup milk (cow’s milk or non-dairy milk including almond or oat milk)
- 1/4 cup yogurt (plain or vanilla, optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 cup ice cubes (optional)
How to Make This Apple Banana Smoothie
- Prepare the Ingredients: Wash an apple and remove seeds then cut the fruit in to small cubes. Slice the banana.
- Combine Ingredients: Throw the apple, banana, almond milk, cinnamon and honey into the blender in that order if you are using it.
- Blend Smoothly: Mix on high for 1-2 minutes until nice and smooth making sure that there are no lumps left in the food. Use ice cubes or frozen bananas to get more thickness than you desire in your smoothie.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve it in a glass and add a little nip of cinnamon before drinking!
Nutritional Breakdown
- Calories: ~180-220 kcal
- Protein: ~1-2g
- Fat: ~0.5-1g
- Carbohydrates: ~50g
- Fiber: ~5-6g (from apple and banana)
- Sugar: ~35g (naturally occurring sugars from apple and banana)
- Potassium: ~450-500mg
- Vitamin C: ~15% of the daily value (from apple)
- Vitamin B6: ~20% of the daily value (from banana).
Tips for Perfect Banana Apple Smoothie
- Use Sweet, Fresh Apples: When making your smoothie blend apples like Fuji, Honeycrisp or Gala that are inherently sweet to offset bananas’ natural sweetness.
- Freeze the Banana: By using frozen bananas you obtain smoothie creaminess without requiring ice. Freezing banana slices beforehand will help you achieve the best results.
- Incorporate Nutritional Add-Ins: Add chia seeds or add flaxseeds plus protein powder into your smoothie mix for better fiber and omega-3 content along with additional protein.
- Blend in Layers: Begin with the liquid before adding the banana then apple slices. Putting the ingredients in this order allows the mixture to mix without becoming lumpy.
FAQs
1. Can I prepare this smoothie a little in advance?
Just chop the apple and banana, and refrigerate or freeze to blend in the morning, without any spoons necessary.
2. What is a substitute for almond milk?
For the almond milk you can replace it with any non dairy milk such as soy milk, Oat milk, coconut milk or you can use normal milk if you like.
3. Is this smoothie good for weight loss?
Yes! This delicious smoothie is as good for you as it is tasty, being both low on calories and packed with good things for you. So just pay attention to the serving size, and avoid adding sugars in your drinks or to your foods.
4. Can I incorporate vegetables into this apple banana Smoothie recipe?
Absolutely! Wrinkle leaf is perfect additions that will blend readily with it whilst improving its nutrient value, without altering the taste to spinach or kale.
5. How can I make it vegan?
This recipe is naturally vegan if you make the vegan butter using only plant based milk and omit the honey or replace it with maple syrup.
Conclusion
This smoothie made of bananas and apples can be drunk with just the natural sweetness or with added extra protein, greens, or spices. Well here is your opportunity to get a taste of something cool and healthy in no more than 5 minutes!