Description
A quick and refreshing fruit smoothie made with fresh and frozen fruits, yogurt, and milk, perfect for busy mornings or as a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) plain low-fat yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt)
- 1 medium banana, sliced
- 2 cups frozen mixed fruit (berries recommended)
- 1–2 tablespoons sweetener (optional: honey, maple syrup, or agave)
- Optional add-ins: 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flaxseed, 1 scoop protein powder, 1/2 cup spinach or kale, 2–3 ice cubes, 1–2 tablespoons nut butter
Instructions
- Pour the milk into the blender first, followed by the yogurt.
- Add the sliced banana.
- Add the frozen mixed fruit.
- Add any optional sweetener and other add-ins.
- Blend on medium-high until smooth (30–60 seconds). Stop and scrape the sides if necessary.
- Adjust consistency with more milk or frozen fruit if needed.
- Serve immediately in chilled glasses.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute milk and yogurt with plant-based alternatives. If blending in a personal blender, add ingredients in reverse order to help the blades engage properly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 2.4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6.5g
- Protein: 4.9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg