Greek Yogurt Smoothie

Name: Greek Yogurt Smoothie
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 cup milk; 2 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 cup frozen strawberries; 1 cup frozen mango; 1 banana (, room temperature)

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If you are a smoothie person, you will surely love this easy Greek yogurt smoothie. It is a healthy smoothie, so easy to prepare and doesn't take that much time to serve since the step-by-step process isn't complicated to follow.

This smoothie also has a promising taste and texture. You would be surprised by how thick and creamy its texture is. The flavor is also pleasingly fruity with a delicious taste that would soothe your taste buds.

You may have this strawberry banana greek yogurt smoothie at breakfast since it will keep you full until lunch comes around. You may also treat this healthy yogurt smoothie as your snack a few hours after midday for a refreshing feel.

The ingredients of this recipe highlight the creamy texture and fruity taste of the different fruits combined and blended together to create the smoothie.

Many would say that the individual taste of the fruits would already seem unrecognizable. However, the flavor of the fruits did not disappear. They merely formed a new and improved taste together.

Greek Yogurt Smoothie topped with fresh banana slice.

The Origin of Smoothies

Even before the invention of refrigerators and blenders for home and kitchen use, people have already been making and serving pureed fruit drinks in the Mediterranean. The said pureed fruit drinks vaguely resemble the smoothies that we know now.

It was only in the early 1900s that blenders and the home refrigerator were invented. Around this time, people finally get to enjoy blending and processing fruits to create fruity drinks with smoother textures.

Before the invention of the refrigerator, the fruits used in making drinks similar to smoothies were mainly those that were in a season since there was no way to store the fruits. Hence, the most popular flavors of smoothie were mainly banana, pineapple, and strawberries. When refrigerators became more accessible, the variations eventually widened.

Smoothies became so popular between the 1940s to 1960s when the said beverage was used as a health supplement. People who could not digest food that well and fast turned to smoothies as their best option to survive. They would blend different fruits every day as their means of gaining vitamins and health.

Today, smoothies are still a staple among different age groups, especially in teens who aim for a fitter body figure. Yet, it doesn't mean that you can't enjoy smoothies as just a plain beverage without the intention to get into a diet.

Why Does This Greek Yogurt Smoothie Recipe Works?

Yogurt smoothie recipes are all over the internet. Health bloggers and vloggers constantly flex their different ways of making smoothies. Thus, when you keyed up the spelling for smoothies on your search bar, a lot would come back up. But this particular recipe at hand is way different from the rest and is the most must-try one because of the following reasons:

Ingredients are not costly! You may also get them all from your pantry or buy them at the nearest market.
It is super quick and easy to make.
It is made with healthy ingredients, suitable for children and adults!
This creamy smoothie is perfect for breakfast, lunch or afternoon snack.
This fruit smoothie is a great way to start your day, as it has so many healthy nutrients.

2 cups of the healthy Yogurt Smoothies topped with fresh banana slice.

What's in This Recipe?

Greek Yogurt. Plain Greek yogurt has a thick and creamy texture which the smoothie will sooner adapt to have. It has a velvety and tangy flavor that goes nicely with the other fruit ingredients in the recipe. Also, it is a healthy ingredient to use in making a breakfast smoothie.
Milk. You may use any type of milk for this recipe, but the best choice would be that of whole milk since it has a creamy flavor perfect for the smoothie. However, you may also use almond milk if you like a nutty flavor to your smoothie
Lemon Juice. Do you want to boost the tangy flavor of greek yogurt in your smoothie? Add fresh lemon juice to do so!
Frozen Strawberries. Strawberries add fruity and juicy flavor to the smoothie. When blended, they offer a burst of sweetness.
Frozen Mango. Like the rest of the fruits in this recipe, Mangoes add a more sweet-sour taste to the smoothie.
Honey. Add a little bit of honey to your smoothie mixture for a bit of sweetener.
Banana. In this recipe, I used green bananas. However, if you focus on their taste, ripe bananas have the touch of vanilla and honey-like taste. You may also use frozen banana.

How To Make The Best Greek Yogurt Smoothie?

One: Put all the ingredients in the food processor, beat until smooth.

Two: Pour in 2 glasses and serve immediately.

Top Tips

Be mindful of the number of ice cubes you are adding to make the smoothie runny instead of having a thick consistency.
Blend the fruits thoroughly so there wouldn't be any solid particles when you serve the smoothie.
If you like a very thick smoothie, you may want to add some chia seeds to your smoothie or add more frozen fruit.
Orange juice or apple juice will be excellent additions to this smoothie.

Recipe Variation

Substitute honey with maple syrup for a thicker consistency!
Do you want an even sweeter smoothie? Add drops of vanilla extract and just the right amount of brown sugar.
Feel free to replace strawberries with any other berries you fancy.
You can substitute frozen mango for frozen peaches.
You can add some Ice cubes with the ingredients in the blender if you like.
Coconut milk or cashew milk is a good dairy milk substitute.
To make high protein smoothie, add half a scoop of protein powder to the ingredients in the food processor. You can also add a tablespoon of almond butter or peanut butter to add healthy fat.
Give your smoothie a delicious chocolate flavor by adding 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder.

Serving Suggestions

There are many foods you may serve with this easy Greek Yogurt Smoothie. If you are on a tight diet, you may have your smoothie with your favorite snack bar prescribed by your dietitian.

If you want to enjoy the creamy and delicious taste of your smoothie, then you may have it with oat cookies for breakfast along with other food you usually serve for the family. For snack time, an oven-baked cheesecake is a good mouthwatering pair for the smoothie.

Storage

To store: Keep any leftovers in a mason jar in the fridge for only one day.

Make ahead of time: You may blend the smoothie up to 1 day in advance and keep it in the fridge.

To freeze: You can freeze this smoothie for up to 2-3 months. Freeze it in a freezer-safe container, popsicle mold or in an ice cube tray.

Recipe FAQs

Is it alright to add a scoop or two of ice cream to my Greek Yogurt Smoothie?

Most smoothie recipes use greek yogurt because it is healthier. However, if you are not trying to follow any nutritional standards, you may add ice cream for another flavor. Also, you don't have to use plain yogurt, you may use vanilla yogurt or any other flavoured yogurt you like.

Why do we have to use frozen fruits for this Greek Yogurt Smoothie?

Some would prefer to use fresh fruits instead of frozen ones, that is totally fine. However, frozen fruits help you thicken the consistency of your Greek Yogurt Smoothie.

What does Greek yogurt taste like in smoothie?

It has a tangy flavor and a rich and super creamy texture.

Is this Smoothie Good for Weight Loss?

Yes, this yogurt smoothie will keep you full for long time because it is high in protein which makes it good for weight loss.

Can I make a Smoothie Without a blender?

Yes, you can. In this case, you should use fresh and ripe fruits ( not frozen). You can use the electric hand mixer or a fork to mash the fruit together with the milk.

2 full cups of Greek Yogurt Smoothie topped with fresh banana slice.

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