Greek Yogurt Banana Smoothie (Printable View)

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

# Ingredient List:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
02 - 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)

→ Fruits

03 - 2 medium ripe bananas, peeled and sliced

→ Sweetener

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

→ Flavor Additions

05 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Ice

07 - 1/2 cup ice (about 5–6 cubes)

# How to Prepare:

01 - Place Greek yogurt, milk, bananas, and ice in a blender container.
02 - Add honey, vanilla extract, and cinnamon if using desired sweeteners and spices.
03 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 30–45 seconds.
04 - Taste the smoothie and add additional sweetener if needed.
05 - Pour into glasses and serve right away while chilled.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than you can find your keys in the morning
  • The protein keeps you full until lunch without that heavy breakfast feeling
  • Freezes extra ripe bananas so nothing goes to waste ever again
02 -
  • Frozen bananas change everything and make it thick like soft serve
  • Stop blending as soon as it looks smooth or it will get warm and thin
  • Adding nut butter makes it substantial enough to pass as breakfast
03 -
  • Prep banana slices in advance and freeze them in portion bags
  • Clean the blender right away or the yogurt sticks to everything

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