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The recipe

Berry Greek Yogurt Smoothie

Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
5 min
Servings
2 servings

Nutrition Facts

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Original author values. Recipe yield: 2 servings.

calories
210

2× the original author values. Recipe yield: 2 servings.

calories
420

3× the original author values. Recipe yield: 2 servings.

calories
630
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Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups frozen mixed berries — strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt — 2% or whole for extra creaminess
  • 3/4 cup milk — dairy or unsweetened almond, cashew, or oat milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch fine sea salt — enhances sweetness
  • 1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup — to taste
  • 1 small ripe banana — for natural sweetness; optional
  • 1–2 teaspoons allulose or granulated zero-calorie sweetener — low-carb option; start small
  • 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder — add at the end to avoid gumminess
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds — thickens and adds fiber
  • 1 tablespoon almond butter — adds richness
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon — lovely with blueberries
  • 1–2 teaspoons lemon juice — to brighten if berries taste dull
  • granola or cacao nibs — for topping, optional

Instructions

  1. Pour milk into the blender, then add the Greek yogurt.
  2. Pile in the frozen mixed berries, then add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
  3. Add your chosen sweetener (honey or maple, a ripe banana, or a zero-calorie sweetener).
  4. Sprinkle in protein powder, chia seeds, almond butter, or cinnamon, if using.
  5. Blend on high until glossy and creamy, 30–60 seconds, stopping to scrape down if needed.
  6. If too thick, add milk 1 tablespoon at a time; if too thin, add a few more frozen berries and blend again.
  7. Taste and adjust sweetness; add a squeeze of lemon if berries taste flat, then blend 5–10 seconds more.
  8. Let the smoothie rest for 1 minute so bubbles settle and the texture turns silky.
  9. Pour into chilled glasses and top with granola or cacao nibs for crunch, if desired.

Notes

Best fresh. To make ahead, refrigerate in lidded jars up to 24 hours; shake vigorously before drinking as separation is normal. For longer storage, freeze single portions; thaw in the fridge overnight or at room temp 30–45 minutes, then stir or reblend briefly. You can freeze a smoothie pack (berries, yogurt, vanilla) and blend with milk when ready.

Source: https://simplersavory.com/berry-yogurt-smoothie/