Greek Yogurt Banana Smoothie (Printable)
A creamy blend of ripe bananas and protein-rich Greek yogurt, ready in 5 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
# Steps:
01 - Place bananas, Greek yogurt, milk, and sweetener if using into blender container.
02 - Add vanilla extract, cinnamon, seeds, and ice cubes if desired to the blender.
03 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 1-2 minutes.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness or thickness by incorporating additional milk or honey as needed.
05 - Pour evenly into two glasses and enjoy right away for best texture and flavor.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in literally five minutes with ingredients you probably already have
- The texture is restaurant quality thick and creamy without any fancy equipment or techniques
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- Frozen bananas eliminate the need for ice entirely, giving you a smooth texture instead of a watered down version
- Over blending actually makes smoothies thinner, so stop as soon as everything looks uniform
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- If your bananas aren't spotted enough, a quick 10 minute roast at 350°F transforms them completely
- A tiny pinch of sea salt sounds weird but makes all the flavors pop like nobody's business