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Juicy Apple Smoothie for Fitness

The benefits of apples have super power fitness properties. This smoothie gives super energy for any fitness routine. Here is the super fun recipe.

Benefits of Apples

– Apples May Lower High Cholesterol and Blood Pressure

Savor a juicy apple and you may help keep your ticker healthy in the process. “Studies have linked apple consumption with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, which may be related to the cholesterol-lowering benefits of the soluble fiber found in apples,”

– Eating Foods With Fiber, Including Apples, Can Aid Digestion

– Apples Can Support a Healthy Immune System

– Apples Are a Diabetes-Friendly Fruit

– The Antioxidants in Apples May Play a Role in Cancer Prevention

Apple Smoothie Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh apple chunks (skin on, about 1 large or 2 small apples)
  • 1 ripe banana (room temperature)
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup milk (or almond milk or oat milk)
  • 8 ice cubes
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • Optional: ½ tablespoon maple syrup or honey (we liked ours without sweetener)

Instructions

  1. Chop the apple. Place all ingredients in a blender, breaking the banana into pieces. Blend until creamy and frothy, stopping and scraping down the sides as necessary. If desired, garnish with an apple slice. Serve immediately or store in a covered jar in the refrigerator.
  2. Picnic yummy!

Apples are super nutritious

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