This protein-packed smoothie combines sweet bananas and crisp apples with a creamy twist – no yogurt needed! Your 50oz blender jar makes it easy to whip up a double batch for meal prep. Kids love it, and parents approve of its hidden veggie boost!

🛒 Ingredients *(Fills 32oz/2 servings)*

• 1 ripe banana (frozen for extra creaminess)
• 1 medium apple (Fuji or Honeycrisp), cored
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or dairy milk)
  
• 1 tbsp peanut butter (or sunflower seed butter)
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 1 handful baby spinach (optional)
• 4-5 ice cubes

Protein Boost Options:

• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tsp flaxseeds

⚙️ Tools Used

• 50oz blender jar – Plenty of room for ingredients

📝 3-Minute Instructions

1️⃣ Prep Ingredients

• Slice banana (if fresh)
• Chop apple into quarters (no need to peel)
• Measure peanut butter

2️⃣ Layer Like a Pro (For optimal blending)

1. Liquids first: Pour almond milk
2. Powders next: Add cinnamon
3. Soft ingredients: Banana + apple
4. Hard items: Ice cubes last

3️⃣ Blend to Creamy Perfection

1. Secure lid – align handle as instructed
2. Select: "Smoothie" preset OR manual High speed
3. Blend 60 seconds – pause to scrape sides if needed
4. Add spinach → pulse 5x to incorporate

💡 Chef's Secrets

🍌 Banana trick: Keep peeled frozen bananas in ziplock bags
🍎 Apple options: Green apples for tartness, red for sweetness
🥛 Creamier version: Substitute ½ cup milk with vanilla Greek yogurt

🌟 Why You'll Love This
✅ No added sugar – Naturally sweet from fruit
✅ Meal-prep friendly – Stays good 24hrs in fridge
✅ Hidden nutrition – Spinarch adds iron without changing taste

Perfect for:

• Breakfast on-the-go
• Post-workout recovery
• After-school snack