Greek Yogurt Banana Smoothie (Printable)

Blend ripe bananas and Greek yogurt into a creamy, protein-rich drink ready in 5 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 Make It:

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

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Its the kind of breakfast that makes you feel like you have your life together even when you definitely dont
  • The protein keeps me full straight through lunch meetings without that mid-morning crash
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  • Frozen bananas transform this into something that tastes like soft serve ice cream, seriously
  • Over-blending can make it thin and watery—stop as soon as it looks smooth and creamy
03 -
  • If your smoothie is too thick, add milk one tablespoon at a time while the blender is running
  • Too thin? Toss in a few more ice cubes and blend again briefly