Description
A quick and versatile smoothie recipe combining fresh greens, frozen fruits, creamy yogurt, and nut butter, blended to a smooth and nutritious 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 and Add-ins
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons nut butter or seeds
Sweetener
- Sweetener to taste (such as honey, maple syrup, or sugar)
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all the necessary ingredients to ensure a smooth preparation process.
- Add to Blender: Place the milk first to facilitate blending, followed by fresh baby greens, frozen banana, frozen mixed fruit, Greek yogurt, nut butter or seeds, and finally add sweetener if desired.
- Blend: Blend the mixture until it achieves a smooth and creamy consistency; pause to scrape down the sides if needed.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste the smoothie and add more sweetener if necessary, then blend again briefly to mix it in.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately for best taste and freshness.
Notes
- Use unsweetened milk and yogurt to control sugar levels.
- Substitute nut butter for seeds (flax, chia) for a nut-free option.
- Frozen fruits help achieve a thick and chilled texture without adding ice.
- Adjust sweetness according to your dietary preferences or leave out sweeteners entirely for a natural flavor.
- Can be customized with protein powder or superfoods for an extra nutrition boost.
