Description
A bright, velvety smoothie that combines the sweetness of ripe banana and berries with creamy yogurt and milk, perfect for a quick and nutritious breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup milk (120 ml; 2% recommended, or use plant milk)
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt (60 ml; low-fat or Greek)
- 1 cup fresh fruit (example: 1 medium banana, sliced)
- 2 cups frozen fruit (about 300 g; example: mixed berries), thawed 5–10 minutes before blending
- 1–2 tablespoons sweetener (optional; honey, maple syrup, or agave)
- 1 tablespoon nut butter (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flaxseed (optional)
- 1/2 cup spinach or kale (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or a pinch of cinnamon (optional)
- 1 scoop protein powder (optional)
Instructions
- Pour the milk into the blender first, then add yogurt, fresh fruit, frozen fruit, sweetener (if using), and any optional add-ins.
- Secure the lid and blend on high until smooth and evenly combined, about 30–60 seconds.
- Check consistency: if too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons of milk and blend; if too thin, add a few ice cubes.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or add-ins. If adding protein powder, pulse briefly to combine.
- Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
Notes
Thaw frozen fruit for easier blending. Avoid over-blending to preserve fresh flavor. Best consumed the same day for flavor and freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 203
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 2.7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5.5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg