Greek Yogurt Banana Smoothie (Printable)
Creamy blend of ripe bananas and Greek yogurt, ready in minutes for a nutritious breakfast or snack.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 2 medium ripe bananas, peeled and sliced
→ Dairy
02 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
→ Liquid
03 - 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
→ Sweetener (optional)
04 - 1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup, to taste
→ Add-ins (optional)
05 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds
08 - Ice cubes (for a colder smoothie, optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Add bananas, Greek yogurt, milk, and sweetener (if using) to blender container.
02 - Incorporate vanilla extract, cinnamon, seeds, and ice cubes if desired.
03 - Process on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 45–60 seconds.
04 - Test thickness and sweetness. Add additional milk for thinner consistency or honey for increased sweetness as needed.
05 - Distribute evenly between two glasses and enjoy right away for best texture and temperature.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in literally five minutes flat when mornings feel impossible
- The protein from Greek yogurt keeps you satisfied straight through until lunchtime
02 -
- Frozen bananas change everything about the texture so keep some stashed in your freezer
- Stop blending as soon as it looks smooth or the friction starts warming everything up
03 -
- A high-speed blender makes the texture noticeably silkier but any blender will work
- Room temperature ingredients blend together more easily than straight from the fridge