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Greek Yogurt Green Smoothie in tall glass with spinach leaf garnish.

Greek Yogurt Green Smoothie

Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 2 minutes
Servings: 1 large glass (or two small glasses)
Author: Nico Pallotta

  • 1 ripe banana fresh or frozen for a thicker smoothie
  • 2 cups (50 g) baby spinach about 2 ounces
  • ½ cup (120 g) Greek yogurt full-fat or nonfat
  • ½ cup (120 g) milk any milk you like
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, optional depending on the sweetness of your banana

  • Add 1 ripe banana, ½ cup Greek yogurt, ½ cup milk, and 2 cups baby spinach to a blender. Blend for about 1 minute, or until the smoothie looks smooth and bright green.
    Taste the smoothie. If you’d like it sweeter, add 1 tablespoon honey and blend again for a few seconds.
    If the smoothie is too thick, add a small splash of milk and blend again. If it’s too thin, add a few ice cubes or a little more banana or Greek yogurt and blend briefly.
    Pour into a glass and enjoy right away while it’s cold and creamy.
    Two tall glasses of bright green smoothie topped with spinach leaves and metal straws on marble table.
Easy Add-Ins Variations
  • Rolled oats: add about 1/4 cup for a thicker, more filling smoothie.
  • Peanut butter or almond butter: 1 to 2 tablespoons add creaminess and a nutty flavor.
  • Chia seeds: a small spoonful adds texture and makes the smoothie more satisfying.
  • Ground flax seeds: mild flavor and blends in smoothly.
  • Hemp seeds: an easy way to add extra protein without changing the flavor much.
 
Substitutions
  • Banana → Frozen mango, pineapple, or peach
  • Greek yogurt → Low-fat Greek yogurt, Skyr, dairy-free yogurt, or silken tofu
  • Milk → Almond milk, oat milk, soy milk, or coconut milk
  • Honey or maple syrup (optional) → Agave, a pitted date, or omit entirely
  • Baby spinach → Regular spinach, kale (stems removed), Swiss chard, or mixed greens
 
Tips
  • Use a ripe banana → Brown spots = sweeter, creamier smoothie 🍌
  • Freeze the banana for thickness → Makes the smoothie extra creamy and milkshake-like
  • Blend greens first → Blend spinach + milk first if your blender struggles
  • Use plain Greek yogurt → Unsweetened keeps flavor clean and lets you control sweetness
  • Adjust texture easily → Add milk to thin, ice or more banana to thicken
  • Taste before sweetening → Ripe bananas are often sweet enough already
  • Drink it fresh → Smoothies taste best right after blending 🥤
  • Storage tip → If needed, store in a sealed jar in the fridge up to 24 hours; shake or re-blend before drinking
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