Description
Learn how to make a healthy fruit smoothie at home with this simple, customizable recipe. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, this smoothie blends fruit, liquid, and optional add-ins for a creamy and nutritious treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen fruit (e.g., strawberries, blueberries, mango, pineapple, banana)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
- ½–1 cup liquid (milk, almond milk, juice, or coconut water)
- Optional: 1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (for added sweetness)
- Optional: 1 tablespoon nut butter, protein powder, chia seeds, or flaxseed
- Optional: ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add the liquid to the blender first.
- Next, add the Greek yogurt.
- Then add the frozen fruit on top.
- Add any optional sweeteners or add-ins like protein powder, chia seeds, or nut butter.
- Blend on high speed for 1–2 minutes or until completely smooth.
- Scrape down the sides and blend again if necessary.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use a mix of fruits for a balanced flavor.
- Start with less liquid and add more as needed for desired consistency.
- Freeze fresh fruit ahead of time for best texture.
- Blend in stages if your blender has difficulty with frozen ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
