Greek Yogurt Banana Smoothie (Printable)

Creamy blend of ripe banana and tangy Greek yogurt, ready in minutes for a refreshing start to your day.

# What You Need:

→ Fruits

01 - 2 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced

→ Dairy

02 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

→ Liquids

03 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)

→ 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)

# Directions:

01 - Place bananas, Greek yogurt, milk, and any optional add-ins into a blender container.
02 - Drizzle in honey or maple syrup if additional sweetness is preferred.
03 - Drop ice cubes into the blender to chill and thicken the mixture.
04 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 30–45 seconds.
05 - Taste the smoothie and modify sweetness or thickness by adding more honey for sweetness or additional milk for a thinner consistency.
06 - Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve right away for the best texture and flavor.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The thick, creamy texture feels like drinking a milkshake but without any guilt
  • It keeps you full for hours thanks to the protein from Greek yogurt
  • You can prep everything the night before for a literally thirty second morning
02 -
  • Frozen bananas transform this into something closer to soft serve ice cream
  • Over blending can make the texture thin and watery, so stop as soon as it looks smooth
  • The chia seeds will continue thickening the smoothie if it sits for a few minutes
03 -
  • Let the blender run a little longer than you think necessary to eliminate any banana chunks
  • Add the liquid ingredients first to help the blades move more easily

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