Greek Yogurt Banana Smoothie (Print Version)

Creamy, protein-rich blend of Greek yogurt and ripe bananas, ready in 5 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)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Add bananas, Greek yogurt, milk, and sweetener to blender pitcher.
02 - Incorporate vanilla extract, cinnamon, seeds, and ice cubes if using.
03 - Process on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, about 45-60 seconds.
04 - Test thickness and sweetness; add additional milk or honey as desired.
05 - Distribute evenly between two glasses and enjoy immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The frozen banana trick transforms everything into something that tastes suspiciously like soft-serve ice cream
  • Its ready in literally five minutes, which means breakfast actually happens
02 -
  • Frozen bananas make all the difference in texture, so plan ahead and peel them before freezing
  • If your blender is struggling, add just a tablespoon more milk at a time rather than dumping in half a cup
03 -
  • Peel and slice bananas before freezing, or youll spend ten minutes hacking at frozen banana peels with a butter knife
  • Let the smoothie sit for one minute after blending if you hate those tiny icy chunks

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