Greek Yogurt Banana Smoothie (Printable View)
Creamy blend of ripe bananas and Greek yogurt, ready in minutes for a nutritious breakfast or snack.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 It:
01 - Place bananas, Greek yogurt, milk, and sweetener (if using) into blender container.
02 - Add vanilla extract, cinnamon, seeds, and ice cubes to blender.
03 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 45-60 seconds.
04 - Taste smoothie and add more milk for thinner consistency or honey for additional sweetness as desired.
05 - Pour evenly into two glasses and serve right away while chilled.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Takes literally five minutes from cupboard to glass
- Uses up those spotted bananas you might otherwise toss
- Packs enough protein to keep hunger away until lunch
02 -
- Frozen bananas change everything about smoothies texture
- Overripe bananas are actually perfect for this use case
- Blenders can overheat if you run them too long without pause
03 -
- Let frozen bananas thaw for two minutes before blending
- Clean your blender immediately with warm water and soap