🥤 Banana & Apple Silk Smoothie

Prep time: 5 minutes | Servings: 1 large glass

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

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.

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.