3-Ingredient Apple Smoothie

This apple smoothie needs only a fresh apple, a frozen banana, and a splash of milk. It whirs together in under five minutes, tasting like a creamy slice of apple pie.

Because the banana does all the sweetening, you do not need any added sugar. It is thick enough to eat with a spoon but light enough to drink on your way out the door.

What Makes This Smoothie So Good

The frozen banana is the star here. It gives the smoothie a milkshake-thick body without any yogurt or ice, and its natural sugars round out the apple’s tartness.

The apple brings fresh, crisp flavor and a gentle pink blush if you leave the skin on. I reach for a sweet apple like Fuji so the drink tastes fruit-forward, not watery.

Ingredients

• 1 large sweet apple: Fuji, Gala, or Honeycrisp all work. Core it and chop it roughly.
• 1 banana, frozen in chunks: a fresh banana makes a thinner smoothie, so freeze it if you can.
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk: or any milk you have.
• Pinch of cinnamon (optional): just enough to echo apple pie.

Variations / Substitutions

• Make it green: add a small handful of baby spinach. It disappears into the color and tastes like fruit.
• Swap the milk: oat milk makes it extra creamy, coconut milk adds a tropical note.
• Add a boost: a teaspoon of almond butter or a spoonful of oats will keep you full longer.
• No banana: replace it with 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt and 1 teaspoon maple syrup. The texture will be thinner but still good.

Moist Apple Cider Bundt Cake makes a lovely sweet pairing for this smoothie.

How To Make an Apple Smoothie

Step 1: Prep the Apple

Core the apple and chop it into 1-inch chunks. No need to peel it unless the skin bothers you. Leaving the skin on adds fiber and gives the smoothie a faint rosy tint. Set the pieces on the blender lid so they are ready to drop in.

Step 2: Blend Everything Together

Toss the apple chunks, the frozen banana chunks, and the 1/2 cup almond milk into a blender. Add the pinch of cinnamon now if you are using it. Blend on high for 30 to 45 seconds. Stop and scrape down the sides once if needed, then blend again until the mixture looks completely smooth and no bits of apple fleck the sides. The frozen banana will whip it into a thick, creamy swirl.

Step 3: Pour and Serve

Pour the smoothie straight into a glass and drink it right away while it is thick and frosty. A light dusting of cinnamon on top makes it feel like a treat, but it is already plenty sweet on its own.

A Few Notes Before You Start

• If your banana is not frozen, the drink will be thinner. Toss in a few ice cubes to chill and thicken it, but know the flavor will be slightly diluted.
• A sweet apple matters. A Granny Smith will give you a tart drink that might want a tiny drizzle of honey.
• Cut the apple into small chunks, about 1 inch. Large pieces can stall the blades.

Scale it to your cup size:

Storing Leftovers

This smoothie tastes best the moment it is blended, but you can keep it in the fridge for up to 4 hours. Give it a good stir before drinking. The color may darken a little from the apple, but the taste stays bright.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a different fruit besides apple?

Yes, a ripe pear works well and keeps the same creamy texture. Cut it into chunks just like the apple.

What if I don’t have a frozen banana?

Use a fresh banana and add a few ice cubes. The smoothie will be thinner and a little less sweet, so taste it and add a teaspoon of maple syrup if you like.

Is this smoothie healthy?

It has no added sugar and gives you fiber and potassium from the whole fruit. A small handful of spinach or a spoonful of almond butter adds extra nutrition without changing the flavor much.

Can I make it ahead for the next morning?

The texture changes as it sits, so it is not great for overnight prep. If you need a grab-and-go option, freeze the apple and banana together in a bag tonight, then blend with milk in the morning.

Apple Smoothie Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Servings: 1 servings

Calories: 210

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 large sweet apple, cored and chopped
• 1 banana, frozen in chunks
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
• Pinch of cinnamon (optional)

Method

 

1. Core the apple and chop it into 1-inch chunks. No need to peel.
2. Add the apple, frozen banana, almond milk, and cinnamon to a blender. Blend on high for 30 to 45 seconds until completely smooth.
3. Pour into a glass, dust with a little extra cinnamon if you want, and drink right away.

Notes

The smoothie tastes best immediately while thick and frosty. If you keep it in the fridge, stir well and drink within a few hours. You can prep the apple and freeze the banana together in a bag the night before to make mornings even faster.