Greek Yogurt Banana Smoothie (Printable)

Creamy blend of ripe bananas and Greek yogurt, ready in minutes for a nutritious breakfast or snack.

# 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 Make It:

01 - Place bananas, Greek yogurt, milk, and sweetener into blender pitcher.
02 - Add vanilla extract, cinnamon, chia or flaxseeds, and ice if using.
03 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 30-60 seconds.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness or thickness by adding more milk for thinning or honey for sweetness.
05 - Pour evenly into two glasses and serve right away for best texture and temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms forgotten bananas into something velvety and indulgent in literally minutes
  • The texture hits this sweet spot between thick milkshake and light smoothie that keeps me satisfied for hours
02 -
  • Frozen bananas eliminate the need for ice entirely while making it thick like soft serve
  • Over-blending can make it warm and thin, so stop as soon as everything is incorporated
03 -
  • Let your blender run for an extra 10 seconds after you think it\'s done for that silky professional texture
  • A pinch of salt enhances all the flavors even though you\'d never guess it\'s there