Ease into autumn with this apple smoothie! Fresh apples, creamy bananas, yogurt, nut butter, and warm spices are blended up until smooth. It’s an easy breakfast or snack the whole family will enjoy, and it’s ready in just 5 minutes!
While fall tends to lean hard into rich, cozy comfort foods, this apple smoothie is my lighter counterpoint to the season. I almost always have apples in the fridge, so I make this year-round, not just when the leaves are falling. It’s satisfying without feeling heavy and hits that sweet spot between refreshing and comforting.
The flavor is all about simple ingredients working together. Fresh apples bring brightness, frozen banana gives the smoothie its creamy, spoonable texture, and nut butter adds richness and depth. A splash of vanilla softens everything, while pumpkin pie spice —whether homemade or store-bought—adds those warm, familiar notes that make it feel like fall in a glass.
I make this often as an after-school snack for my daughter, and just as often for breakfast, and on some days it honestly feels like dessert. Blend it a little thicker, and you can even call it “nice cream.” Either way, it’s a cozy, apple-forward smoothie that proves apples absolutely belong in the blender.
Apple smoothie add-ins
Tweak your apple banana smoothie to your taste, or give it a boost with one of these ideas:
- For a sweeter smoothie, add a touch of maple syrup , honey , or agave .
- To make this smoothie more hearty, add some rolled oats . It will make it taste like an apple pie smoothie!
- Give your smoothie a boost by adding ground flax seeds , chia seeds , or hemp hearts .
Do I need to peel apples for smoothies?
No, you don’t need to peel apples for smoothies.
Can you freeze apples for smoothies?
Yes, you can! Freezing them is a great way to preserve an abundance of apples.
What’s the best way to freeze apples and bananas?
The best way to freeze apples and bananas is to slice or chop them into 2″ chunks, lay them on a parchment-lined baking sheet so they’re not touching each other, and freeze them. This prevents them from sticking together. Once they’re frozen, transfer them to a freezer container. They’ll keep in your freezer for 3 to 6 months!
Apple Smoothie Recipe
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Ingredients
- ▢ 2 medium apples (cored)
- ▢ 1 medium frozen banana
- ▢ ¼ cup yogurt (plain or vanilla)
- ▢ ¼ cup water
- ▢ 1 tablespoon peanut butter or almond butter
- ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ▢ ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients into your blender. 2 medium apples, 1 medium frozen banana, ¼ cup water, 1 tablespoon peanut butter or almond butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla, ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, ¼ cup yogurt
- Blend on high speed until smooth. If you’d like a thinner smoothie, add a little more water or milk.
- Pour into a glass and sprinkle a little extra cinnamon on top.
Nutrition
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Apple Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 medium apples , cored
- 1 medium frozen banana
- ¼ cup yogurt , plain or vanilla
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter or almond butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients into your blender. 2 medium apples, 1 medium frozen banana, ¼ cup water, 1 tablespoon peanut butter or almond butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla, ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, ¼ cup yogurt
- Blend on high speed until smooth. If you’d like a thinner smoothie, add a little more water or milk.
- Pour into a glass and sprinkle a little extra cinnamon on top.
