Ingredients:

• 1 medium apple, cored and chopped
• 1 ripe banana, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt (optional)
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
• 2 tablespoons mixed dry fruits (chopped almonds, raisins, cashews, dates)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
• Pinch of ground cardamom (optional)
• Ice cubes (optional)

Instructions:

1. Blend the fruits and milk: In a blender, combine the chopped apple, banana, milk, and yogurt (if using). Blend until smooth and creamy.
2. Adjust sweetness: If desired, add honey or maple syrup to taste and blend again.
3. Incorporate dry fruits and spices: Add the chopped dry fruits, cinnamon, and cardamom (if using) and blend until well combined.
4. Chill and serve: Adjust the consistency with additional milk or ice cubes (optional) for a thicker or colder beverage. Pour into glasses and enjoy!

Tips:

• Feel free to adjust the amount of milk, yogurt, and sweetener to your preference.
• For a thicker milkshake, use frozen bananas instead of fresh ones.
• If the dry fruits are not already chopped, chop them into small pieces before adding them to the blender.
• Experiment with different types of dry fruits like apricots, figs, or pistachios.
• Add a scoop of protein powder for an extra protein boost.
• For a richer flavor, substitute a tablespoon of nut butter (peanut butter, almond butter) for some of the milk.