Bright Apple Smoothie (Printable Version)

A vibrant blend of apples, banana, citrus, and ginger for a fresh and energizing drink.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 2 medium apples, cored and chopped with skin

02 - 1 medium banana, peeled

03 - 1/2 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed preferred

04 - Juice of 1/2 lemon

05 - 1/2 inch fresh ginger, peeled

06 - 1/2 cup cold water or unsweetened almond milk

07 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)

08 - 1 cup ice cubes

01 - Place chopped apples, banana, orange juice, lemon juice, ginger, and cold water or almond milk into a blender.

02 - Incorporate chia seeds if desired.

03 - Add ice cubes to the blender.

04 - Blend on high speed until mixture is smooth and creamy, approximately 1 minute.

05 - Taste and optionally add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup to enhance sweetness.

06 - Pour into glasses and serve immediately.

01 -

It takes five minutes, which means you can make it on mornings when you're barely awake.
The ginger gives it a secret kick that makes you feel like you're doing something healthy without tasting like punishment.
It's naturally sweet from the fruit, so you don't need any added sugar unless you really want it.

02 -

Don't blend too long or the ice will melt and your smoothie becomes watery—aim for that moment when it's creamy and cold, not when it's had a minute more of blending.
Fresh lemon juice makes a real difference compared to bottled, especially in something this simple where every ingredient matters.

03 -

Cut your apples into smaller pieces rather than chunks so they blend faster and the texture becomes completely smooth instead of slightly grainy.
If your blender struggles with ice, freeze the fruit ahead of time instead and skip the ice—it still gets cold and creamy without the motor working so hard.