🥤 Banana & Apple Silk Smoothie
Prep time: 5 minutes | Servings: 1 large glass
Ingredients
Category Ingredient Quantity
Fruit Ripe Banana (frozen is best for thickness) 1 large
Fruit Red Apple (peeled and chopped) ½ large
Base Greek Yogurt or Skyr (Plain or Vanilla) ½ cup
Liquid Milk of choice (Oat, Almond, or Dairy) ½ to ¾ cup
Sweetener Honey or Maple Syrup (Optional) 1 tsp
Spice Ground Cinnamon A tiny pinch
Garnish Extra Banana 3-4 thin slices
Instructions
Instructions
Prepare the Fruit: * Peel and slice the banana. (Pro tip: use a frozen banana to get that thick, soft-serve consistency seen in the image).
Peel the apple and remove the core. Chopping it into small chunks helps it blend smoothly without leaving grainy bits of skin.
Layer the Blender: * Add the liquid first, followed by the yogurt, then the fruit. This helps the blender blades catch the liquid and prevents “air pockets.”
Blend: * Start on a low speed and gradually increase to high. Blend for about 45–60 seconds until perfectly silky.
If it’s too thick: Add a splash more milk.
If it’s too thin: Add a few ice cubes or more frozen banana.
The “Visual” Touch: * To get the look in the photo, slice 3-4 very thin rounds of banana.
Press a few against the inside glass wall before pouring (the suction will hold them there).
Pour the smoothie in carefully, then float the remaining slices on top.
Quick Tips for the Best Result
The Apple: Since apples are fibrous, using a high-powered blender is key. If you don’t have one, you can use unsweetened applesauce (about 1/3 cup) instead of a fresh apple for an even smoother texture.
The Color: To keep the smoothie that bright, creamy beige color, add a tiny squeeze of lemon juice. This prevents the apple and banana from oxidizing (turning brown) if you don’t drink it immediately.