Classic Breakfast Smoothie
This smoothie is everything you want in a morning drink: fast, satisfying, and packed with real nutrition. It genuinely takes less than five minutes from start to finish, and the combination of banana, yogurt, and frozen berries creates a naturally sweet flavor that doesn't need any added sugar.
Equipment
- High-powered blender - such as a Vitamix, Ninja, or similar
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula or tamper - for scraping down the sides
- Tall glass or mason jar - for serving
- Reusable straw - optional
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana - medium, about 4 oz or 115g, fresh or frozen
- 1 cup frozen mixed berries - 150g, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt - 120g
- 1 cup milk - 240ml, dairy, almond, oat, or coconut milk
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach - 30g, loosely packed
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup - optional, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract - optional
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds - optional, for extra fiber and omega-3s
Optional Toppings (for serving)
- granola - for crunch
- fresh fruit - sliced banana, strawberries, or berries for garnish
- chia seeds - extra sprinkle on top
Instructions
- Peel the banana and break into pieces. Measure frozen berries, yogurt, spinach, milk, and any optional add-ins.
- Pour the milk into the blender first, then add the Greek yogurt, fresh spinach, banana pieces, and frozen berries on top. Add honey, vanilla, or chia seeds if using.
- Secure the lid and start on low speed, gradually increasing to high. Blend for 45-60 seconds until completely smooth with no green flecks or berry chunks.
- Taste and add more sweetener if desired. Adjust consistency with extra milk (to thin) or frozen berries (to thicken), then blend briefly.
- Pour into a tall glass or mason jar immediately. Add optional toppings like granola, fresh fruit, or a sprinkle of chia seeds. Serve with a reusable straw and enjoy right away.
Notes
- Make it thicker: Use a frozen banana instead of fresh, add 1/4 cup extra frozen berries, or reduce milk by 1/4 cup. You can also add 1-2 tablespoons of rolled oats before blending.
- Make it thinner: Add an extra splash of milk (1-2 tablespoons) and blend again until desired consistency.
- No yogurt: Substitute with 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk or half an avocado for creaminess.
- Frozen spinach: Use 1/4 cup frozen spinach in place of fresh; add directly to the blender without thawing.
- Meal prep: Portion solid ingredients into freezer bags. In the morning, dump the bag into the blender, add yogurt and milk, and blend.
- Refrigerator storage: Store in a sealed jar for up to 24 hours. Shake or stir before drinking as separation is normal.
- Freezer storage: Pour into ice cube trays, freeze, then transfer cubes to a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Blend cubes with milk when ready.
- Clean your blender: Fill halfway with warm water, add a drop of dish soap, and blend for 20 seconds. Rinse and it's clean.