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Peeling the apples is up to you. It will alter the texture of the smoothie if you choose to leave the skin on but it will also keep most of the vitamins in the smoothie. If you don't mind the texture, I recommend keeping the skin and just coring the apples.

Unless fruit smoothies are tipping you over your maintenance energy intake, they're unlikely to lead to weight gain. For the average person, a smoothie with fruit can be part of a balanced, nutritious meal plan.