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An Easy Greek Yogurt Smoothie is one of my favorite breakfasts. I love to use unsweetened plain low-fat Greek yogurt and just a few simple ingredients to make a quick and filling snack.
Greek yogurt is a dairy product that is packed with protein. It also contains beneficial probiotics that help keep my digestive system happy.
Below are directions to whip up a simple Vanilla or Blueberry light and fit Greek Yogurt Smoothie.
Ingredients
Vanilla Smoothie
The basic vanilla smoothie includes 4 ingredients, Greek yogurt mixed with unsweetened Coconut Milk, a small amount of honey, and ice. It is light and refreshing.
With this smoothie, you don't have to worry about having lots of ingredients. It is filling and gets me through until lunch.
Honestly, it almost tastes like a vanilla milkshake, well at least I think so when I am on a diet.
- 1 cup ice
- 1/3 cup Plain Low-Fat Greek Yogurt
- 1 cup milk, almond, or other
- 1-2 tsp honey
- 1-2 tsp hot water
Instructions
Step 1. Mix hot water and honey to dilute.
Step 2. Add ice, yogurt, milk, and honey to the blender.
Step 3. Pulse on high speed until smooth.
Makes 1 1/2 cups.
Strawberry & Blueberry Smoothie
The second Greek yogurt fruit smoothie recipe builds on the basic Vanilla Yogurt Smoothie by adding 10 strawberries and 10 or 15 blueberries. Add the berries after the ice and then the milk, yogurt, and honey and whirl in your mixer. Yum!
- 1 cup ice
- 1/3 cup Plain Low-Fat Greek Yogurt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla-flavored coconut milk, almond, or other
- 1-2 tsp honey
- 1-2 tsp hot water
- 10 Strawberries
- 10-15 Blueberries
Directions: Mix hot water and honey to dilute. Add ice, yogurt, fruit, milk, and honey to the blender. Pulse on high speed until smooth. Makes 2 cups.
Frequently Asked Questions
Smoothies are simple and forgiving recipes. Mixing fruit, yogurt, milk, fruit juice, or greens is the basis of a smoothie.
If you feel like ice dilutes a smoothie, then you can include a banana,
frozen fruit, an extra scoop of yogurt, or canned pear juice
Any of these additions will help thicken the smoothie without ice.
Almost any fruit will work. Common fruits added include pineapple, banana, berries, etc. Remove the fruit's skin and large pits if they have them.
Some of the best fruit for smoothies are peaches, mango, strawberries, and blueberries. Bananas help thicken and can substitute for ice in smoothies.
You can improve the nutrition of your smoothie by adding additional ingredients to thicken and increase the protein in the smoothie.
For example, a tablespoon of nut butter, such as almond or peanut butter helps thicken the smoothie and adds protein.
You can include a scoop of protein powder, collagen, oats, and other healthy ingredients such as spices to improve the recipe's nutrition and health benefits.
A smoothie maker needs to have enough power to crush ice and frozen fruit.
My favorite smoothie maker is a Vitamix blender. #ad It is a quality blender. The Vitamix includes metal gears that turn the blades. We have had ours for over 20 years and it is still going strong.
Another excellent blender is the NINJA Blender for Shakes and Smoothies. It is quick and convenient and has easy cleanup in the dishwasher.
Other Breakfast Recipes
This Mediterranean Diet Breakfast Smoothie recipe is a quick and filling drink. Add a handful of fruit to change it up and add punches of flavor.
Looking for more healthy breakfast ideas, check out my Breakfast Recipes.
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Easy Greek Yogurt Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
Basic Vanilla
- 1 cup crushed ice
- 1/3 cup Greek Yogurt plain, low-fat
- 1/2 cup coconut milk unsweetened vanilla, almond, other
- 1-2 tsp honey
- 1-2 tsp hot water
Strawberry-Blueberry
- 10 strawberries
- 10-15 blueberries
Instructions
- Mix water and honey until blended.
- Add crushed ice to blender and process,
- Add yogurt, milk, honey,
- Blend until ice is crushed smooth.
Strawberry-Blueberry
- Add fruit to blender and process until smooth.
Nutrition
May 2022 Update: Minor post updates.
Amanda
How well does this keep over night?
Janna
Dear Amanda,
I enjoy this smoothie right after preparation. I haven't tried it the next day. If you want to try that I would store the smoothie in a sealed container in the refrigerator. The next day I would crush more ice and remix. Let me know how it works out.