Strawberry Smoothie With Greek Yogurt (Printable version)

Creamy blend of fresh strawberries and Greek yogurt, ready in minutes for a nutritious breakfast or snack.

# List of ingredients:

→ Fruit

01 - 1½ cups fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled
02 - 1 small ripe banana, peeled

→ Dairy

03 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

→ Liquids

04 - ½ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)

→ Sweetener

05 - 1-2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup, to taste

→ Extras

06 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flaxseed

# Directions:

01 - Place the strawberries, banana, Greek yogurt, milk, and sweetener (if using) in a blender.
02 - Add vanilla extract and seeds if desired.
03 - Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides if needed.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness or thickness by adding more honey or maple syrup or milk.
05 - Pour into two glasses and serve immediately, optionally garnished with a strawberry slice.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than you can decide what to wear for the day
  • The Greek yogurt makes it feel substantial enough to count as a real meal
  • You can pretend it's dessert while still getting a solid protein boost
02 -
  • Over-blending can make it warm and weird, so stop as soon as it looks smooth
  • Frozen fruit changes everything if you want that frosty, milkshake texture
  • The thickness will change if it sits, so drink it right after blending
03 -
  • Let frozen fruit sit for five minutes before blending to save your blender motor
  • The riper your banana, the less sweetener you'll need to add

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