Greek Yogurt Breakfast Smoothie (Print version)

Creamy Greek yogurt blended with banana and mixed berries for a protein-packed morning boost ready in minutes.

# What you'll need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

→ Fruit

02 - 1 ripe banana, peeled
03 - 1 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen; strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)

→ Liquids

04 - 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)

→ Sweetener & Extras

05 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
06 - 2 tablespoons rolled oats
07 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds
08 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Method:

01 - Place Greek yogurt, banana, mixed berries, and milk into blender container.
02 - Add honey or maple syrup, rolled oats, chia or flaxseeds, and vanilla extract if desired.
03 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 1-2 minutes.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness or thickness by adding more sweetener or milk as needed.
05 - Pour into glasses and serve right away for best texture and flavor.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in literally five minutes, making it perfect for those mornings when you're rushing out the door but still want something substantial.
  • The Greek yogurt keeps you full for hours, so you're not starving by 10 AM.
  • It's completely customizable—whatever fruit you have on hand, whatever milk you prefer, it just works.
02 -
  • Frozen fruit makes a huge difference in texture—I keep bags of mixed berries in the freezer just for smoothies.
  • If your blender struggles with frozen fruit, add the milk first and let everything sit for 5 minutes before blending.
  • Smoothies separate quickly, so drink it within 15 minutes or give it a quick stir before finishing.
03 -
  • Start your blender on low speed, then ramp up to high—this prevents everything from getting stuck under the blades.
  • If you're adding greens like spinach, blend them with the milk first before adding fruit to avoid green flecks.