Greek Yogurt Smoothie

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This Greek Yogurt Smoothie is simple, tasty, and PACKED with nutrition. It's made with frozen fruit, Greek yogurt, almond milk, and maple syrup for a delicious, protein packed breakfast. This recipe is also gluten free and can easily fit into other diets with a few simple swaps I've listed below.

Be sure to also check out the dragon fruit smoothie, pineapple banana smoothie, or this mango protein smoothie as well!

Greek yogurt smoothie in a glass jar topped with strawberry half , blueberries, and white flowers.

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What Is A Greek Yogurt Smoothie?
Key Ingredients and Substitutions
How To Make A Greek Yogurt Smoothie
Recipe Additions
Make-Ahead Smoothie Tips
Allergy Friendly Ingredient Swaps
Expert Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
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Greek Yogurt Smoothie

What Is A Greek Yogurt Smoothie?

A Greek yogurt smoothie is exactly what it sounds like, a delicious smoothie made with Greek yogurt!

It's full of probiotics, fiber, protein, and healthy fats, all of which will help keep you fuller longer. This smoothie is a great breakfast for busy adults, but it's also good for picky kids when you want to ensure they're getting nutrition.

The mixed berries and bananas blend together to make a sweet, fruity smoothie that is guaranteed to be loved by all. You don't even taste the Greek yogurt or ground flaxseed, they just blend right in for added nutrients.

Key Ingredients and Substitutions

*full ingredients list and measurements can be found in recipe carb below*

ingredients for Greek yogurt smoothie labeled with black text.

Frozen fruit: I make mine with a frozen berry mix, but you can use all one berry like strawberries or raspberries or even a tropical blend if you'd prefer
Banana: Bananas are great to add to smoothies because they're a good source of carbs and potassium. Frozen bananas are best, but in a pinch you can use an regular one
Greek yogurt: It wouldn't be a Greek yogurt smoothie without Greek yogurt! I prefer to use plain, whole milk yogurt, but non-fat or a flavored one will also work. You could also make this with a non-dairy Greek yogurt alternative if you're dairy free
Maple syrup: Sometimes I like to add a little sweetener if the berries are rather tart. You can use maple syrup, honey, or even a date or two if you'd like
Ground flaxseed: This is a completely optional ingredient, but I like to add it because the flaxseed is a good source of fiber
Almond milk: My smoothies are usually made with almond milk because it's what I have on hand, however any non-dairy milk or even cow's milk will work

How To Make A Greek Yogurt Smoothie

1. Add all ingredients to the base of a high-speed blender

frozen berries, bananas, and greek yogurt in a blender base.

2. Blend on high until smooth and creamy

mixed berry yogurt smoothie in a blender.

3. Pour into glasses and serve immediately

mixed berry smoothie pouring from a blender into a glass jar.

Recipe Additions

This smoothie is a great base for you to get creative and add in some extra nutrient boosting ingredients! You could try adding in:

Seeds: Chia, hemp, or sunflower seeds are great sources of nutrition and can help boost the protein and fiber content
Nut butters: Peanut, almond, or cashew butter are all sources of healthy fats
Protein powder: The Greek yogurt does add a good bit of protein, but if you really want to up the protein add your favorite powder! Vanilla tastes really good in this smoothie
Cauliflower rice: You won't even taste it, but cauliflower rice adds a ton of vitamins and minerals
Super greens blend: If you eat a super greens powder in the morning, try adding it to your smoothie instead!
Granola: If you want some texture, granola is a fantastic smoothie topper

Make-Ahead Smoothie Tips

Absolutely nothing beats a fresh Greek yogurt smoothie, but if you're looking to save time in the morning or have smoothie prepped as a healthy snack give one of these methods a try:

Meal prep your ingredients: Measure out the frozen berries, bananas, and ground flaxseed into a freezer safe bag and keep the freezer. When you're ready to make a smoothie, pull out a bag, dump ingredients into the blender, add the rest of the ingredients and blend until smooth.
Meal prep smoothies: Make the smoothie from start to finish and pour it into an ice cube tray. Freeze the tray, then pop out smoothie cubes, add some almond milk, and blend until creamy

two berry yogurt smoothies in glass jars topped with fresh berries on a wooden board.

Allergy Friendly Ingredient Swaps

This smoothie is pretty versatile and ingredients can be swapped to make it allergy or diet friendly. Here's some ideas:

Dairy Free/ vegan: Substitute the Greek yogurt with a non-dairy alternative
Nut free: Instead of almond milk, use oat milk or cow's milk
Flaxseed allergy: Omit entirely or replace with chia or hemp seeds

Expert Tips

Use frozen fruit: By using both frozen berries and bananas you'll blend up the thickest, creamiest smoothie
Freeze your own fruit: If your local grocery store has fruit on sale, buy it and freeze yourself to save money
Sweetener needed: You may want more or less sweetener depending on how tart the fruit is. You don't need it at all, I just like it sometimes
Fresh is best: Serve your Greek yogurt smoothie immediately for the best flavor

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greek yogurt good in smoothies?

YES! Adding yogurt to smoothies makes it so thick and creamy, and also adds a nice boost of protein and healthy fats which will keep you full and satisfied.

What Greek yogurt should I use?

You can use any kind you like. Personally, I like to use plain, whole milk Greek yogurt because it adds a healthy fat and keeps me fuller longer. However, you can use non-fat or even a flavor if you prefer.

What does Greek yogurt taste like in a smoothie?

The flavor of the fruit over powers the Greek yogurt and you can hardly even taste it. It more just adds creaminess and protein to the smoothie.

overhead look of a Greek yogurt smoothie topped with strawberries, blueberries, and white flowers.

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