Description
A quick and versatile smoothie recipe that blends fresh greens, frozen fruit, yogurt, and nut butter into a creamy, nutritious beverage perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquids
- 1 cup plain unsweetened dairy or non-dairy milk
Greens
- 1 cup fresh baby greens (spinach, kale)
Fruits
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup frozen fruit (berries, peaches)
Dairy and Protein
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons nut butter or seeds
Sweeteners
- Sweetener to taste (honey, maple syrup, or preferred option)
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all the necessary ingredients including the milk, greens, frozen banana, frozen fruit, Greek yogurt, nut butter or seeds, and sweetener.
- Add to Blender: Place the ingredients into the blender in the order listed: start with the milk, followed by greens, then frozen banana, frozen fruit, Greek yogurt, nut butter or seeds, and finally the sweetener.
- Blend Smooth: Blend the mixture until it reaches a smooth and creamy consistency. Pause to check taste and adjust the sweetness if desired by adding more sweetener.
- Serve Immediately: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately to experience the freshest flavor and optimal texture.
Notes
- You can substitute dairy milk with almond, soy, oat, or coconut milk to suit dietary preferences.
- Use any combination of frozen fruits based on your taste and seasonal availability.
- Adjust the thickness by adding more milk for a thinner smoothie or more frozen fruit for a thicker texture.
- Optional: Add a scoop of protein powder to increase protein content for a more filling smoothie.
