Greek Yogurt Banana Smoothie (Printable Version)

Creamy blend of ripe bananas and protein-packed Greek yogurt, ready in minutes.

# What You 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

04 - 1-2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup, to taste

→ Add-ins

05 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds
08 - Ice cubes, optional

# How To Make:

01 - Place bananas, Greek yogurt, milk, and sweetener in blender container.
02 - Add vanilla extract, cinnamon, seeds, and ice cubes if using.
03 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy.
04 - Taste and add more milk for thinner texture or honey for sweetness.
05 - Pour evenly into two glasses and enjoy right away.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in literally five minutes, which means breakfast actually happens on busy days
  • The protein from Greek yogurt keeps you satisfied straight through until lunch without that midmorning crash
02 -
  • Frozen banana slices completely transform the texture into something almost like soft serve ice cream
  • The longer you blend it, the smoother it gets, but don't go crazy or the friction might make it warm
03 -
  • Pre-portion and freeze your overripe bananas so you're always ready to blend without any prep
  • Start with less liquid than you think you need, it's easier to thin it out than to thicken it back up

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