Description
This refreshing smoothie blends ripe banana, fresh strawberries, and a sweet apple with creamy Greek yogurt and almond milk, making it a perfect quick breakfast or snack. Customize it to your taste with optional honey, chia seeds, or leafy greens for added nutrition!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 medium apple, cored and chopped (preferably Fuji or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
- Ice cubes (about 1 cup, or to your desired thickness)
Instructions
- Peel the ripe banana and slice it into smaller pieces.
- Hull the strawberries and slice them in half or quarters.
- Core the apple, chop it into smaller pieces, and leave the skin on for added fiber.
- Measure out chia seeds if using.
- In a blender, add the banana, strawberries, apple, almond milk, Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup (if using), and chia seeds.
- Add about a cup of ice cubes.
- Blend on low speed, gradually increasing to high speed for about 30-60 seconds until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides if necessary.
- If the smoothie is too thick, add a splash more almond milk and blend again. If too thin, add more ice or fruit.
- Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness with more honey or maple syrup if desired. A squeeze of lemon juice can add tanginess.
- Blend again briefly if youve added any ingredients.
- Pour the smoothie into your favorite glass or smoothie cup.
- Optionally garnish with slices of strawberry or banana, or sprinkle chia seeds on top.
- Enjoy with a straw or spoon.
Notes
- Leftover smoothie can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Shake or stir before drinking.
- For meal prep, freeze individual portions in freezer-safe bags or containers.
- Add a handful of spinach or kale for extra nutrients.
- Add a scoop of protein powder for a protein boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes