Description
A quick and versatile smoothie recipe combining fresh greens, frozen fruits, creamy yogurt, and nut butter for a nutritious and delicious single-serving drink perfect for breakfast or a healthy 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
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
Add-Ins
- 2 tablespoons nut butter or seeds
- Sweetener to taste (such as honey, maple syrup, or stevia)
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all the specified ingredients to ensure you have everything ready before blending.
- Add to Blender: Place the ingredients into the blender in the order listed, starting with the milk, followed by the greens, frozen banana, frozen fruit, Greek yogurt, nut butter or seeds, and finally the sweetener.
- Blend Smooth: Blend everything until smooth and creamy, pausing to scrape down the sides if necessary to incorporate all ingredients evenly.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste your smoothie and add more sweetener if desired, then blend briefly again to mix it in.
- Serve Immediately: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately for optimal freshness and flavor.
Notes
- Use any combination of frozen fruits based on your preference.
- Substitute non-dairy milk to keep the smoothie dairy-free.
- For vegan option, use plant-based yogurt and adjust sweetener accordingly.
- Add ice cubes if you prefer a thicker, colder texture.
- Nut butters like almond or peanut add healthy fats and protein, or use seeds like chia or flax for extra fiber.
