Apples and Bananas is a balanced hybrid cannabis strain bred from a Platinum Cookies, Granddaddy Purple and Blue Power line crossed with Gelatti, known for a sweet orchard-fruit nose with a gassy, spicy edge. It was created by Compound Genetics and popularized through the Cookies brand. Leafly lists about 20% THC, retail tests often reach the mid to high 20s, and users describe a happy, relaxed high.
Apples and Bananas Strain at a Glance
| Type | Balanced hybrid |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Apples & Bananas |
| Lineage | (Platinum Cookies x Granddaddy Purple) x Blue Power × Gelatti |
| Breeder / origin | Compound Genetics; popularized through Cookies |
| THC | 20–28% (typical lab range) |
| CBD | Under 1% |
| Dominant terpenes | Beta-caryophyllene, Limonene, Linalool, Myrcene |
| Aroma and flavor | apple, banana, gas, spice, tree fruit, pear, sweet |
| Reported effects | happy, relaxed, aroused, euphoric |
| Best for | afternoon or evening, relaxing with friends, experienced consumers |
Where Apples and Bananas Comes From
Apples and Bananas is a multi-step Compound Genetics cross. A Leafly brand page, Grow Diaries and a Weedmaps listing all describe the same build: Platinum Cookies was crossed with Granddaddy Purple, that hybrid was crossed with a Blue Power male, and the result was crossed again with Gelatti. Grow Diaries calls it a 50/50 hybrid.
The strain is closely tied to Cookies, which carried it in its stores and helped make it famous, but the breeding is credited to Compound. A Leafly reviewer pushes back on calling it a Cookies strain at all, and the same reviewer dates its introduction to late 2019. We could not confirm that date independently.
One point of confusion: Leafly’s own strain page lists Gelatti and Blue Power in its genetics panel but names Now N Later and Jet Fuel Gelato in its description. The four-part Platinum Cookies, Granddaddy Purple, Blue Power and Gelatti lineage is the version repeated across the other sources. Leafly lists Blue Lobster and Gastro Pop as offspring.
Apples and Bananas Effects: What It Feels Like
Leafly reviewers most often report feeling aroused, happy and relaxed. The typical experience is a warm, cheerful head change that eases into a calm body without a heavy crash at moderate doses. Leafly’s description also calls it an indica-leaning hybrid in feel, and many smokers save it for afternoons or evenings rather than busy mornings.
Potency varies a lot by grower. Leafly lists about 20%, Grow Diaries about 23%, and individual flower listings on Weedmaps have shown 28.6%. Experienced consumers will find it comfortable, but newer users should start with a single hit and wait.
Apples and Bananas Terpenes, Aroma and Flavor
The name is a fair description. Leafly’s top flavors are apple, pear and tree fruit, and reviewers commonly mention fruit, gas and spice together. Expect a sweet, ripe-fruit inhale with a peppery, fuel-tinged finish.
Leafly’s lab data ranks caryophyllene as the most abundant terpene, followed by limonene and linalool, and user reports also mention myrcene. Caryophyllene gives the spicy bite, limonene the bright fruit lift, and linalool a soft floral sweetness.
- Beta-caryophyllene: peppery and spicy, also found in black pepper and cloves
- Limonene: bright citrus, also found in lemon and orange peel
- Linalool: floral and lavender-like
- Myrcene: earthy, musky and herbal, also found in mango and hops
Terpene levels vary from grower to grower and batch to batch, so check the lab label on the package. Learn more in our guide to cannabis terpenes.
Side Effects and How to Use Apples and Bananas
Leafly users most often mention feeling anxious, dry mouth and dizziness. Higher-testing batches make these more likely, so pace your intake and keep water nearby.
How strong Apples and Bananas feels depends on the batch, your tolerance and how you consume it. Start low, go slow, and read our guide to dosing cannabis.
Do People Use Apples and Bananas for Medical Reasons?
Leafly reviewers commonly say they reach for Apples and Bananas for anxiety, low mood and stress. These are self-reports only, not proof of any benefit. Consult a clinician before using cannabis for a health condition and start low.
These are user reports, not clinical findings. For what research actually supports, see our cannabis health and research section, and talk to your doctor before using cannabis for a health condition.
Strains Like Apples and Bananas
- Platinum Cookies: in its lineage
- Granddaddy Purple: in its lineage
- Blue Lobster: offspring crossed with Eye Candy
- Apple Fritter: another apple-forward, Cookies-associated hybrid
- Strawberry Banana: a fruity hybrid with banana notes
Browse more hybrid strains, the full strain directory, or our guide to cannabis strains.
More Hybrid Strains to Explore
Banana Cake · Banana Cream OG · Banana Punch · Apple Mac · Apple Fritter · Animal Face · All hybrid strains
Where to Buy Apples and Bananas
Dispensary menus change every week, and Apples and Bananas may be sold under its own name, as a cross or as a pre-roll or vape. The fastest way to find it is to check store menus online before you go. In Bend, browse Bend dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Plantae Bend and Green Cross Cannabis Emporium Bend. In San Francisco, browse San Francisco dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Harborside and Eaze San Francisco Haight. You can also browse licensed dispensaries in every state we cover. Adults 21 and older can buy with a valid photo ID; see cannabis laws by state for purchase limits.
Apples and Bananas FAQ
Is Apples and Bananas indica or sativa?
It is a balanced hybrid, listed as 50/50 by Grow Diaries, though many users find it leans relaxing.
What is Apples and Bananas a cross of?
Platinum Cookies crossed with Granddaddy Purple, then with Blue Power, then with Gelatti. Leafly’s description lists Now N Later by Jet Fuel Gelato instead, but the four-part lineage is the more widely repeated version.
Who bred Apples and Bananas?
Compound Genetics bred it, and Cookies helped popularize it.
How strong is Apples and Bananas?
Leafly lists about 20% THC, and retail flower tests often run 23–28%.
What does Apples and Bananas taste like?
Apple, pear and other tree fruit, with gas and spice on the finish.
For adults 21+ in legal states. Strain information reflects breeder descriptions, lab data and user reports; effects vary by person and batch. Not medical advice.
