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Apple Banana Smoothie

May 2, 2025 (Updated May 12, 2025) By: Michelle Cehn

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5 from 4 votes

This simply delicious apple banana smoothie tastes like a fusion of apple pie and eggnog, and is a perfect seasonal delight! Creamy and super satisfying!

Apple banana smoothie in a glass next to sliced apples and cinnamon.

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Tempt your taste buds with the delightful combination of sweet, crisp apples and creamy, dreamy bananas. This simple and refreshing apple and banana beverage is a fantastic, quick breakfast option or a heavenly, healthy snack. Our apple banana smoothie is sure to satisfy your sweet cravings at any time of day.

In just three easy steps and three staple pantry ingredients, you’ll soon be savoring every yummy sip. It’s the most delightful way to boost your day and, even better, use up any slightly wrinkly apples or overripe bananas. We think you’ll apple-solutely adore this cozy and comforting smoothie!

If bananas are your go-to for all things fruity, don’t forget to make a batch of breakfast banana crumble muffins, sweet fried bananas, and these cool banana pops with chocolate dip! Apple-lovers will adore these caramel apple treats and snack-sized apple strudels!

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Why This Apple Banana Smoothie Recipe is So Awesome

Indulge in the perfect blend of fruity goodness using two of the most pleasing plant-based ingredients. Packed with vitamins, fiber, and natural sweetness, this delightful concoction offers a restorative and energizing boost that will have you craving this smoothie all year round.

Quick and Easy. All you have to do is chop, freeze, blend. If you already have a few apple slices frozen, you’re already ahead of the game. Add everything to the blender and mix away. Your smoothie will be ready in just minutes!
Incredibly Delicious. Smooth, sweet, and creamy in just the right way. Instead of reaching for cookies or a candy bar, blend up this luscious recipe instead.
Comforting and Satisfying. There’s nothing more enjoyable than a meal (even a liquid one!) that tastes like a homemade dessert. With a more-than-decent dose of soluble fiber and a sprinkle of spices, this fruity smoothie will wow you for many reasons!
Super Healthy. This smoothie is dairy-free, gluten-free, and chock-full of vitamins A & C, potassium, magnesium, and fiber. You’ll check off a bunch of health-promoting boxes by drinking just a single glass.

Overhead view of the apple banana smoothie in a glass with a straw, surrounded by various ingredients.

Key Ingredients and Substitutions

This alluring apple banana smoothie comes alive with a balanced blend of fresh, whole-food ingredients. The star players are ripe bananas, lending creamy sweetness, and crisp apples, providing a sweet and tangy twist, while a small sprinkle of spices adds a warm note to finish off this delicious beverage.

Bananas – The best type of banana to use is a ripe, brown speckled banana. They’re at the perfect consistency and flavor for blending. If you’re out of bananas, choose fresh or frozen mango.
Apples – Apples come in so many flavors, so make sure to pick the right one for your smoothie. Like an extra sweet flavor, choose a Fuji apple. If smoothies are always too sweet for you, toss in a Granny Smith or Mackintosh. Keep on the peel for extra fiber!
Dairy-Free Milk – The type of plant-based milk you use is totally up to you. Keep in mind that the creamier the milk you choose, the creamier your smoothie will be. We recommend soy, oat, or cashew milk.
Peanut Butter – A little scoop of peanut butter adds some creaminess, protein, healthy fat, and flavor dimension to this smoothie. Feel free to substitute for your favorite nut or seed butter!
Cinnamon and Nutmeg – These warm, sweet spices make all the difference, giving this smoothie a seasonal holiday flair, and a flavor reminiscent of eggnog. Add more or less to your taste. Consider adding cooled spiced apple cider for half of the dairy-free milk for even more flavor!

Choosing Your Apples Wisely

The sweeter the apples you include, the sweeter the smoothie. But note that this is already a very sweet smoothie with a full ripe banana bringing natural sugar to the blend. Here are some apple varieties to choose from:

Sweet Apples

Fuji Apples
Gala Apples
Honeycrisp Apples

Tart Apples

Granny Smith Apples
Mackintosh Apples
Empire Apples

Somewhere in between would mean a Pink Lady, Cortland, or Braeburn apple.

Apple and Banana Smoothie Variations

There are so many fun and festive possibilities when creating an apple and banana smoothie. From adding a handful of spinach for a nutritious boost to adding a spoonful of almond butter for a creamy indulgence, these two versatile fruits provide a fantastic foundation for experimenting with flavors, textures, and nutritional needs. Here are our favorite smoothie tips and suggestions:

To Peel or Not To Peel – It’s totally up to you whether you would like to remove or keep the peel. If the apples are not organic, it might be best to remove the peel. Same goes if your blender is not so powerful. But, if you have a high-powered blender and would like a boost of extra fiber and nutrients, keep the peel on for sure!
Extra Apple Pie Flavor – For an even more apple pie flavor, use half plant-based milk and half apple juice or apple cider, bump up the cinnamon and nutmeg spices, and add ¼ teaspoon of allspice as well.
Apple Pie Smoothie Bowl Suggestion – Reduce the dairy-free milk by ½ cup and make this in a food processor instead of a blender to create a thicker consistency. Pour your smoothie into a wide, shallow bowl and garnish with thin apple slices, crunchy vegan granola, fresh banana coins or dried banana chips, a drizzle of melted dark vegan chocolate (or white!) or nut butter, and top with a dash of cinnamon or cinnamon sugar.

A glass filled with apple pie banana smoothie with sliced apples and ground cinnamon next to the glass.

Smoothie Recipe Q&A

How do I store any leftover smoothie?

Super easy! Either place any remaining liquid into an insulated container in the fridge for later or pour the smoothie into ice cube trays to freeze and blend up at a later date. The refrigerator leftovers should last 1-2 days and can be revived by blending with a few pieces of frozen apple or banana. The frozen smoothie cubes have a storage life of about one month.

Do I have to freeze the apple or banana?

You don’t, but your smoothie will be very liquid-y and more like a drink than a thick, creamy beverage. Using just one frozen item will make it more substantial, but using both frozen apples and bananas will give you the best texture.

Do apples and bananas go well together?

Generally, they do, and they taste delicious together. Apples are semi-acidic and bananas are sweet and starchy. For food combining, this is a good match. If you have a very sensitive stomach or digestion problems, you may want to swap out one of the fruits for another.

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Apple Banana Smoothie

Author: Michelle Cehn

5 from 4 votes

If you love warming flavors of apple pie and eggnog, this recipe is for you! Crisp apples and sweet bananas are blended together to create the most delicious beverage creation. This smoothie is even better if you use apples from your own garden, a farmer’s market, or an apple picking adventure. With the simplest of ingredients, you can create this sweet and healthy smoothie in just minutes. Yum!

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings

Equipment

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High Speed Blender such as a Vitamix

Ingredients

▢ 2 small apples, chopped, core removed, and frozen.
▢ 1 large ripe banana, the riper and spottier the better!
▢ 1½ cups unsweetened soymilk, or other plant-based milk, unsweetened
▢ ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ground
▢ ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, ground
▢ 1 tablespoon peanut butter, optional
▢ ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract, optional

Instructions

Advance Prep (Freeze Fruit)

Wash and roughly chop the apples, compost the core, and place in a freezer-safe container or bag overnight. Apple skins may be left on as long as you have a high-speed blender!
Peel bananas, break into chunks, and store in a container in the freezer.

Blending Instructions

To a high-powered blender, add the frozen apple, frozen banana, plant-based milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, peanut butter, and vanilla extract. Blend for one minute or until smooth and creamy. If needed, add a splash of milk (just a little at a time) to get things moving in your blender.
Pour the finished smoothie into two glasses and garnish with an apple slice and a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired.

Notes

To Peel or Not To Peel – It’s totally up to you whether you would like to remove or keep the peel of your apples. If your blender is not very powerful, it’s best to peel the apples (before freezing them). But, if you have a high-powered blender and would like a boost of extra fiber and nutrients, keep the peel on for sure!
Storing Leftover Smoothie – Place any remaining smoothie into an insulated in the fridge for later. This should last 1-2 days and can be revived by blending with a few pieces of frozen apple or banana.
Freezing Instructions – Pour the smoothie into ice cube trays to freeze and blend up at a later date. The frozen smoothie cubes have a storage life of about one month.