Greek Yogurt Banana Smoothie (Printable)

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

# 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

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, for a colder smoothie)

# Directions:

01 - Add the sliced bananas, Greek yogurt, milk, and sweetener (if using) to a blender container.
02 - Sprinkle in the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, chia or flaxseeds, and ice cubes if desired.
03 - Process on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 45-60 seconds.
04 - Taste the mixture and blend in additional milk or honey to achieve preferred sweetness and thickness.
05 - Divide evenly between two glasses and enjoy right away for optimal texture and flavor.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The protein keeps you full without that heavy breakfast feeling
  • Ripe bananas do all the sweet work so you can skip the sugar
  • Takes literally five minutes from thought to first sip
02 -
  • Frozen bananas transform the texture completely, making it thick enough to eat with a spoon if you want
  • The smoothie separates as it sits, so drink it right away or give it a quick stir before serving
03 -
  • Let the smoothie sit for a minute after blending if you want it less thick
  • A drop of almond extract instead of vanilla changes the whole personality

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