Greek Yogurt Banana Smoothie (Printable)
Creamy blend of ripe bananas and Greek yogurt, ready in minutes for a nutritious breakfast or snack.
# 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 Steps:
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, about 1-2 minutes.
04 - Taste and add more honey for sweetness or milk to thin as desired.
05 - Pour evenly into two glasses and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It transforms spotted bananas into something you'll actually crave instead of guiltily tossing
- The protein keeps you satisfied straight through lunch without that mid-morning crash
02 -
- Frozen bananas change everything and make it taste almost like soft serve ice cream
- Letting it sit even for five minutes makes it separate and lose that perfect texture
03 -
- If your blender is struggling, add just a splash more milk and pulse a few times
- Start with less sweetener than you think you need, you can always add more but can't take it away