Greek Yogurt Avocado Smoothie (Printable Version)

Creamy blend of Greek yogurt, avocado, and banana creates a refreshing, protein-rich beverage ready in minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy & Alternatives

01 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
02 - 1/2 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened plant-based)

→ Fruits & Vegetables

03 - 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
04 - 1 small banana, peeled
05 - 1/2 cup baby spinach (optional, for added greens)

→ Sweetener & Flavor

06 - 1–2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (to taste)
07 - 1 teaspoon fresh lime or lemon juice
08 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
09 - 1 cup ice cubes

# Directions:

01 - Place the Greek yogurt, milk, avocado, banana, spinach (if using), honey or maple syrup, lime or lemon juice, vanilla extract, and ice cubes in a blender.
02 - Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
03 - Taste and adjust sweetness or thickness by adding more honey or milk, if desired.
04 - Pour into glasses and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The Greek yogurt makes it impossibly thick and creamy without any heaviness
  • It legitimately keeps you full for hours, which is rare for something that drinks like a dessert
  • The avocado disappears into the background but makes everything feel luxurious
02 -
  • The spinach turns the smoothie slightly green, but the flavor completely vanishes, I promise
  • If your avocado isn't perfectly ripe, you'll get tiny chunks instead of that creamy texture
  • This separates if it sits too long, so blend and drink immediately for the best experience
03 -
  • Frozen banana chunks instead of ice make it even creamier and colder
  • Don't skip the lime juice, it's the secret ingredient that makes it taste bright and fresh instead of heavy

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