Ā Banana & Apple Silk Smoothie
Prep time:Ā 5 minutes |Ā Servings:Ā 1 large glass
Ingredients
| Category | Ingredient | Quantity |
| Fruit | Ripe Banana (frozen is best for thickness) | 1 large |
| Fruit | Red Apple (peeled and chopped) | Ā½ large |
| Base | Greek Yogurt or Skyr (Plain or Vanilla) | Ā½ cup |
| Liquid | Milk of choice (Oat, Almond, or Dairy) | Ā½ to Ā¾ cup |
| Sweetener | Honey or Maple Syrup (Optional) | 1 tsp |
| Spice | Ground Cinnamon | A tiny pinch |
| Garnish | Extra Banana | 3-4 thin slices |
Instructions
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Prepare the Fruit:Ā * Peel and slice theĀ banana. (Pro tip: use a frozen banana to get that thick, soft-serve consistency seen in the image).
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Peel theĀ appleĀ and remove the core. Chopping it into small chunks helps it blend smoothly without leaving grainy bits of skin.
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Layer the Blender:Ā * Add the liquid first, followed by the yogurt, then the fruit. This helps the blender blades catch the liquid and prevents āair pockets.ā
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Blend:Ā * Start on a low speed and gradually increase to high. Blend for aboutĀ 45ā60 secondsĀ until perfectly silky.
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If itās too thick:Ā Add a splash more milk.
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If itās too thin:Ā Add a few ice cubes or more frozen banana.
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The āVisualā Touch:Ā * To get the look in the photo, slice 3-4 very thin rounds of banana.
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Press a few against theĀ inside glass wallĀ before pouring (the suction will hold them there).
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Pour the smoothie in carefully, then float the remaining slices on top.
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Quick Tips for the Best Result
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The Apple:Ā Since apples are fibrous, using a high-powered blender is key. If you donāt have one, you can useĀ unsweetened applesauceĀ (about 1/3 cup) instead of a fresh apple for an even smoother texture.
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The Color:Ā To keep the smoothie that bright, creamy beige color, add a tiny squeeze ofĀ lemon juice. This prevents the apple and banana from oxidizing (turning brown) if you donāt drink it immediately.