Greek Yogurt Breakfast Smoothie (Printable Version)

Creamy blend of Greek yogurt, banana, and berries delivers protein and fiber for an energizing morning start.

# What You Need:

01 - 1 cup Greek yogurt, plain

02 - 1 banana, ripe and peeled

03 - 1 cup mixed berries, fresh or frozen (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)

04 - 1/2 cup milk, dairy or plant-based

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

01 - Add Greek yogurt, banana, mixed berries, and milk to blender pitcher.

02 - Incorporate honey, rolled oats, chia seeds, and vanilla extract if desired.

03 - Process on high speed for 60 to 90 seconds until completely smooth and creamy.

04 - Taste mixture and modify sweetness by adding more honey or adjust thickness with additional milk as preferred.

05 - Pour smoothie into two glasses and enjoy right away while cold.

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It takes literally five minutes from cabinet to cup, which matters more than you think until you have a morning like mine
The protein from Greek yogurt actually keeps me full until lunch, unlike those fancy coffee drinks that taste great but abandon me by 10 AM

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Frozen fruit changes the entire game here, fresh fruit makes it thinner while frozen gives you that almost milkshake texture that feels indulgent
If you add spinach, start with a small handful and blend thoroughly, the fruit completely hides any grassy taste but your smoothie might turn an alarming shade of green

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If your blender is struggling, add the liquid first and let it sit for a minute to soften the oats before blending
Start with less sweetener than you think you need, you can always add more but you cannot take it back