Description
A quick and easy smoothie recipe combining fresh greens, frozen fruits, creamy Greek yogurt, and nut butter for a nutritious and delicious single serving, perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup plain unsweetened dairy or non-dairy milk
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
Produce
- 1 cup fresh baby greens (spinach, kale)
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup frozen fruit (berries, peaches)
Add-ins
- 2 tablespoons nut butter or seeds
- Sweetener to taste
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all ingredients including milk, fresh baby greens, frozen banana, frozen fruit, Greek yogurt, nut butter or seeds, and sweetener.
- Layer Ingredients in Blender: Add ingredients into the blender in the specified order: milk first, followed by greens, frozen banana, frozen fruit, Greek yogurt, nut butter or seeds, and finally sweetener.
- Blend Smooth: Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust sweetness as needed by adding more sweetener and blending briefly again.
- Serve Immediately: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately to retain freshness and optimal texture.
Notes
- Use unsweetened milk and yogurt to control sugar content.
- Frozen fruits help create a thick, cold smoothie without needing ice.
- Substitute nut butter with seeds like chia or flax for different flavors and added nutrition.
- Sweeteners like honey, maple syrup, or stevia can be adjusted based on preference and dietary needs.
- For a vegan version, use non-dairy milk and plant-based yogurt.
