Cozy Apple Smoothie (Printable Version)
A creamy blend of apples, banana, and warm spices perfect for chilly mornings or snacks.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruits
01 - 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
02 - 1 ripe banana
→ Dairy & Alternatives
03 - 1 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened almond milk for dairy-free)
04 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or non-dairy yogurt)
→ Sweetener & Flavor
05 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, to taste)
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
08 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Add-Ins
09 - 1/2 cup ice cubes
# How To Make:
01 - Place the apples, banana, milk, Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup (if using), cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and ice cubes in a blender.
02 - Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 1 minute.
03 - Taste and adjust sweetness or spice as desired.
04 - Pour into two glasses and serve immediately. Optionally garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It takes five minutes flat, which means you can actually make it on a busy morning instead of just thinking about it.
- The spices make it taste like dessert, but it's packed with protein and fruit so you won't crash by mid-morning.
- It's flexible enough to swap dairy for almond milk or add oats when you're feeling like you need something more substantial.
02 -
- Don't peel your apples unless you're making it for someone with texture preferences—the skin adds fiber and nutrients, and honestly, you won't taste it once it's blended.
- If your blender struggles, cut your apple pieces smaller or add the milk first so the blades have liquid to work with from the start.
03 -
- Freeze overripe bananas and apples instead of letting them go to waste—frozen fruit makes smoothies naturally thicker and colder without watering them down with extra ice.
- Keep pre-cut apple and banana pieces in the freezer so you can grab them on mornings when you're too tired to chop; it's the difference between making the smoothie and skipping breakfast again.