Greek Yogurt Banana Smoothie (Printable)

Creamy blend of ripe banana and Greek yogurt for a quick, nutritious morning beverage.

# What You Need:

→ Fruits

01 - 2 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced

→ Dairy

02 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (8 oz)

→ Liquids

03 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based, 8 fl oz)

→ Sweetener

04 - 1-2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup

→ Add-ins

05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Ice

08 - 1/2 cup ice (about 6 cubes)

# How To Make It:

01 - Place bananas, Greek yogurt, milk, and any optional add-ins into a blender.
02 - Add honey or maple syrup if extra sweetness is desired.
03 - Add ice cubes to the blender.
04 - Blend on high until smooth and creamy, about 30-45 seconds.
05 - Taste and adjust sweetness or thickness by adding more honey or milk if needed. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The combination creates that perfect milkshake texture without any added sugar
  • It keeps you satisfied straight through until lunch thanks to all that protein
02 -
  • Frozen banana slices completely transform the texture into something resembling soft serve
  • Over blending can make it warm and thin so stop as soon as it looks smooth
03 -
  • Let the blender run an extra 10 seconds if you detect any leafy chunks from add ins
  • Room temperature ingredients blend faster than cold ones straight from the fridge

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