Smoothie

Apple-Rasp Smoothie

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If you can give yourself just 5 minutes for a refreshing beverage, then this smoothie recipe will help you get through your day. This nutritious Apple Raspberry Smoothie can be enjoyed by anyone, it offers a variety of nutrients to boost overall health. It combines the blood sugar-regulating power of apples and raspberries, making it a fantastic option for diabetics or those on a low-sugar diet. Raspberries are delicate edible gems and rich in phytonutrients and an excellent source of fibre, vitamin C. To make this smoothie extra creamy, banana is added which is a good source of Potassium and Fibers that are fermented by the good bacteria in your gut to aid in a healthy digestive system. This Apple and Raspberry smoothie is a Nutrient Ninja worth trying for digestive health, all of which contribute to this smoothie’s overall great flavor and texture. All you need are the said fruits mentioned and a blender and in just a few, you sipping this nutrient-fiber rich whole smoothie. Let's do this!

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2

HOW TO MAKE AN APPLE-RASPBERRY SMOOTHIE.

It is very simple to whoop this together:
PREP INGREDIENTS:

Make sure to wash and prepare your ingredients. Cut up your apples and make sure to remove all bits of the core and seeds. There is no need to peel the apple unless you’d like to.
Wash raspberries and bananas. Peel, slice and freeze both in Ziploc bags for a couple of hours.
BLEND:
Add all the ingredients to the blender and blend on high until smooth! Endeavour to use a blender that is able to blend frozen fruits.

SMOOTHIE CUSTOMIZATIONS

Do you want to make this smoothie your own? You can totally make your own customizations, here are some ideas:

Add strawberries for an apple-raspberry-strawberry smoothie, extra berries are always great.
Substitute raspberries for different berries you have on hand like strawberries or blackberries.
You can add in another unique fruit like blueberries or peaches. Any fruit of your choice.
The options are unlimited, feel free to get creative and use what you already have on hand.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup Raspberries, sliced and frozen
2 red apples, sliced
1 large ripe banana (sliced and frozen)
1 cup Greek yoghurt
2 tablespoon honey (optional)
1/2 cup of milk

DIRECTIONS

Start by cutting the apples into cubes and add to the blender.
Add milk to the blender with the frozen banana and raspberries.
Add yoghurt to the blender and blend on high speed for about 2-3 minutes tillmixture is smooth and creamy.
Taste for sweetness, then add honey if required. Blend for about 20- 30 seconds and you are done.
Serve evenly in 2 glasses and Enjoy!

NOTES

You can substitute fresh or frozen fruit depending on what you have. If you use more fresh fruit than frozen, you can decrease the amount of milk used.
To make this smoothie dairy free, you can use your favorite non-dairy milk and yogurt.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS

Per Serving

Calories: 389
Fat: 14g
Carbs: 64g
Protein: 9g
Fibre: 8g
Sugar: 48g
Calcium: 253mg
Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 735mg
Vitamin A: 135mcg
Vitamin C: 28mg
Sodium: 93mg
Cholesterol: 48mg